A Raiders defensive end is expected to have season-ending knee surgery next week, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed.
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.
Fans have plenty of questions — most of them regarding an unproductive running game — as the Raiders prepare for their home opener against the Carolina Panthers.
The Raiders’ best defensive player gave an unexpected lift to the offense in Sunday’s comeback win against the Ravens.
So far, so good for Raiders cornerback Jakorian Bennett in his second season. He has latched onto a starting spot with solid play in the first two games.
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce was satisfied with his team’s first win Sunday, but one aspect of his club’s performance got him upset.
The Raiders scored 13 fourth-quarter points Sunday for a come-from-behind victory against the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
The Raiders’ first-round pick is off to a tremendous start and proving that some tight ends can make a smooth transition from college to the NFL.
The Raiders will be without a rookie offensive lineman when they face the Ravens on Sunday after he was a late scratch following warmups.
Fans have plenty of questions after the Raiders’ Week 1 loss to the Chargers on Sept. 8, such as whether the team should now reset expectations for this year.
UNLV’s Kylin James rushed for a 1-yard touchdown on fourth down with less than two minutes left as the Rebels upset the Kansas Jayhawks on Friday night.
The Raiders will face a motivated Ravens team in Week 2. They’ll also need to figure out a way to defend the reigning NFL MVP.
The Raiders didn’t attempt many passes downfield in their season-opening loss to the Chargers. That needs to change Sunday against the Ravens.
The Raiders’ inability to run the ball cost them in their season-opening loss to the Chargers. Getting the running game on track against the Ravens is critical.
The Raiders added a young pass rusher and a cornerback to their practice squad Tuesday for additional defensive depth.
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce was not happy with his team’s running game in its season-opening loss to the Chargers on Sunday.
