Defensive end Tashawn Bower has played for the Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots after going undrafted out of LSU in 2017.
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.
The Raiders began their voluntary offseason program Monday, and 98 percent of the roster attended, including quarterback Derek Carr, who is negotiating a new contract.
Is there a player in the first or second round that the Raiders are willing to give up the type of foundational assets, such as Derek Carr or Darren Waller, to acquire?
The Raiders did not only boldly trade for Davante Adams, they also added veterans Demarcus Robinson and Mack Hollins. Both bring experience and versatility.
Coach Josh McDaniels hinted at new wrinkles being added to Maxx Crosby’s game as the Raiders preach flexibility on defense. “Maxx Crosby can do a lot of things.”
With free agency in phase two and the draft looming, Raiders fans have questions about a contract extension — or trade possibility — for tight end Darren Waller.
The Raiders sign veteran quarterback Nick Mullens to back up Derek Carr. They also re-signed defensive tackle Jonathan Hankins.
A new coaching staff means a clean slate for Raiders holdovers. But everybody better be ready to compete for their roles.
Raiders coach Josh McDaniels said he prefers to have as a backup a developmental quarterback, ideally a draft pick who remains under contract for a prolonged period of time.
The Raiders remained patient in the early hours of free agency. That ultimately paid off with the acquisition of wide receiver Davante Adams and pass rusher Chandler Jones.
The offensive line was a weak spot last season and among the position groups the Raiders were expected to aggressively address. But they mostly have been quiet.
The NFL draft and NFL Draft Experience in Las Vegas are free to the public, but fans will be required to register at NFL.com/OnePass or the NFL OnePass app.
Figuring out where Derek Carr fits on the quarterback pay scale might take some time. What could take shape is a two-year extension at $40 million per season.
The Raiders have added defensive tackles Bilal Nichols, Vernon Butler, Kyle Peko and Andrew Billings and linebackers Micah Kiser, Kyler Fackrell and Jayon Brown so far in free agency.
The Raiders agreed to contracts with veteran safety Duron Harmon and linebacker Jayon Brown on Thursday, but lost out on veteran quarterback Trevor Siemian.