The Raiders will play their second preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers on Friday, August 21, at Levi’s Stadium.
Vincent Bonsignore
Raiders reporter
Vinny has covered the Raiders extensively in the past, breaking news on their eventual move to Las Vegas and their thwarted return to Los Angeles. Before joining the Review-Journal, he covered the Rams for The Athletic and the Los Angeles Daily News.
The Raiders added eight undrafted free agents this year, including former UNLV linebacker Javin White. Two UDFAs made the team’s roster last season.
The Raiders will officially open Allegiant Stadium with a preseason game Aug. 27 against the Arizona Cardinals, the team announced Thursday.
The Raiders invested heavily this offseason on defense, spending significant money in free agency to add four new starters and drafting three defensive players.
The Raiders made some big moves in free agency and the draft to upgrade their offense, and in doing so their offense has a chance to go to another level.
The Raiders are close to signing nine-year veteran cornerback Prince Amukamara, who would compete for a starting job opposite Trayvon Mullen.
With COVID-19 potentially affecting the NFL schedule and California unsure when pro sports will reopen, could the Rams and Chargers look to Las Vegas as a tempory venue?
The Raiders will be featured four times in prime-time nationally televised games, with Allegiant Stadium and Las Vegas serving as the host and backdrop for all four.
Raiders fans will not have to wait for the NFL to officially release the league’s full 2020 schedule Thursday to find out who the Silver and Black will play next season.
The NFL will release its 2020 schedule this week, and what could be better than Tom Brady making his debut with Tampa Bay against the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium?
By making a big splash in free agency at linebacker, the Raiders completely changed the complexion and dynamics of a position that was a weakness.
Raiders linebacker great Rod Martin had three interceptions in Super Bowl XV against the Philadelphia Eagles, a record that will be difficult to surpass.
The Raiders used last year’s draft and this year’s free agency to assemble the building blocks of a young defensive line that could be poised to soar.
The Raiders made just one offensive line move in the draft, but it was a big one, and in massive guard John Simpson from Clemson they’ve created flexibility.
The Raiders’ lack of production from their wide receivers played a role in the struggle to turn yards into points last season. They addressed the issue at the NFL draft.
