The Raiders and running back Josh Jacobs have begun discussions on a new contract, coach Josh McDaniels confirmed Tuesday at the NFL scouting combine.
Vincent Bonsignore
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.
Ideally for the Raiders, they will leave the NFL scouting combine with at least an idea if their quarterback of the future is available in this draft class.
Raiders fans are thinking about trading up — or down — to secure the quarterback of the future.
As the Raiders and pending free agent Josh Jacobs try to reach terms on a new contract, the franchise tag could come into play for the NFL’s leading rusher.
Armed with nine picks — it will be 11 when they are awarded two compensatory picks — the Raiders have the ammunition to improve their roster during the NFL draft.
The Raiders have fired defensive line coach Frank Okam after just one season, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed Sunday.
Aaron Rodgers would be an instant upgrade for the Raiders’ offense, but the cost of trading for him — with draft picks and his salary — would stunt the roster’s growth.
Former Raiders defensive back Eric Johnson was indicted last week by a grand jury in Gwinnett County, Georgia, for alleged gang and human trafficking activity.
Derek Carr, a free agent after being released by the Raiders, reportedly will visit with the New York Jets this weekend, a week after meeting with the New Orleans Saints.
With Derek Carr released Tuesday by the Raiders after nine years with the franchise, fans have questions about the team’s plans to replace him at quarterback.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will begin his darkness retreat this week, leaving the Raiders and the rest of the NFL on hold while he contemplates his future.
The Raiders released quarterback Derek Carr on Tuesday after nine years with the franchise. Here’s a timeline of his career with the team.
Derek Carr’s release came before a Tuesday deadline that would have triggered a $40.4 million roster guarantee and after he refused to waive his no-trade clause.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr will not waive his no-trade clause to facilitate a trade to any team, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed.
The Chiefs will have their hands full in the Super Bowl against the Eagles, who were rebuilt by general manager Howie Roseman into one of the NFL’s most talented teams.