Raiders head coach Jon Gruden indicates that Jordy Nelson continues to play like how he did in Green Bay prior to injury.
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden focuses on coaching current crop of players as he waits for the resolution of Khalil Mack’s contract situation.
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden praises first round pick Kolton Miller from an “athletic” and “mental” standpoint following team’s first training camp.
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden shares his overall thoughts on being back at training camp for the first time in 10 years.
Raiders linebacker Derrick Johnson describes what it’s like working with Bruce Irvin.
Raiders veteran linebacker Derrick Johnson’s main goal is to win a championship.
Vegas Nation host Bryan Salmond joined by Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken, sports reporter Gilbert Manzano and Columnist Ed Graney for a look at the battle for AFC West supremacy.
Ed Graney, Bryan Salmond, Michael Gehlken and Gilbert Manzano sit down and discuss the latest news around the Raiders.
NFL Players Union Files Grievance Over Kneeling Mandate On Tuesday, the NFL Players Association filed a grievance against the league, arguing that the kneeling policy infringes on players’ rights. NFLPA, via Twitter The new policy was mandated in May, and called for players to “ stand and show respect for the flag and the Anthem.” If not, they are to retreat to the locker rooms, and wait until the anthem is over. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, via CNN The kneeling protests were started in 2016 by former San Francisco 49ers player
Colin Kaepernick and went on to become a
hot topic in political and
cultural debates across
the country. Kaepernick has also filed a grievance against the NFL, suspecting he is being blacklisted and kept as a free agent due to the protests.
Dead Body Found in Home of New York Giants’ Janoris Jenkins ‘TMZ Sports’ broke the story and said the Major Crimes Unit is conducting an investigation. The deceased man’s body was reportedly discovered by a worker in the basement of Jenkins’ New Jersey home on Tuesday morning. The report also claims the NFL cornerback was out of state during the time of the body’s discovery. The identity of the victim and the cause of death are unclear.
Vegas Nation host Bryan Salmond, Raiders beat writer Micheal Gehlken and Review-Journal sports writer Ed Graney go over day one of the Raiders mini camp.
The Raiders set up a drone at the Las Vegas Stadium construction site on May 20, 2018.
Arizona, New Orleans Pegged to Host Super Bowls in 2023 and 2024 The announcement comes after league owners unanimously voted to approve the two cities. Arizona’s University of Phoenix Stadium will host Super Bowl LVII in 2023, its fourth time hosting. Michael Bidwell, Arizona Cardinals president New Orleans’ Mercedes-Benz Superdome will host Super Bowl LVIII in 2024, the city’s eleventh time hosting the event. Here is who will host the Super Bowls leading up 2023:
Super Bowl LII, 2019: Atlanta
Super Bowl LIV, 2020: Miami
Super Bowl LV, 2021: Tampa
Super Bowl LVI, 2022: Los Angeles
NFL Unveils its National Anthem Policy The NFL released the revised policy on Wednesday after the controversy surrounding kneeling protests. NFLPA NFLPA The mandate requires players who choose not to stand to stay in the locker room or a similar location. The league will also exercise its right to fine any franchise that does not stand and “show respect” for the Anthem. Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick headed the kneeling protests in 2016, with many NFL teams following suit to date.
Vegas Nation host Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken go over the Raiders first day of practice.
Brett Favre Opens Up About Past Vicodin Addiction The Hall of Fame quarterback told ‘Sports Illustrated’ that he was taking large doses of Vicodin in 1995. Favre became dependent on the painkiller after numerous surgeries, and he ended up going to rehab on three different occasions. Brett Favre, to
‘The New York Times’ Brett Favre, to
‘The New York Times’ Favre said with the pills he could Since his 2010 retirement, Favre said he’s suffered many health issues. In April, he told NBC he may have suffered thousands of concussions during his NFL career and has experienced short-term memory issues as a result.
Billionaire David Tepper to Reportedly Buy Carolina Panthers Tepper, who is a minority owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, is expected to formally purchase the team on Tuesday. Current owner Jerry Richardson announced his plans to sell the Panthers in December following allegations of workplace misconduct. According to multiple reports, Tepper will purchase the team for around $2.2 billion.
Local Tyrell Crosby was taken in fifth round by Detroit Crosby will help block for quarterback Matthew Stafford UNLV’s Mike Hughes Jr. signed with Jacksonville The Jaguars own one of the NFL’s top defenses Las Vegan Will Hernandez was selected by the Giants in Round 2
The New York Giants took Chaparral grad Will Hernandez in the 2nd second round of the NFL Draft He was a two-time All-American at Texas-El Paso Hernandez will try to protect Giants quarterback Eli Manning He also will try to create holes for running back Saquon Barkley Green Valley grad Tyrell Crosby is expected to be drafted Saturday
Vegas Nation host Bryan Salmond, Review-Journal writer Gilbert Manzano and Raiders beat writer Michael Gelhken go over the first round of the NFL draft picks and the Raiders choices.
Chaparral grad Will Hernandez could be an NFL first-round pick Hernandez was a two-time All-American at UTEP He stood out on a Miners team that otherwise struggled Green Valley’s Tyrell Crosby expected to go on second day Crosby and Oregon played in last year’s Las Vegas Bowl
Michael Vick Named Offensive Coordinator of New Football League Team The ex-Falcons’ quarterback was named to the position by Brad Childress, head coach of the Atlanta’s Alliance of American Football team. “I’ve always had a passion for teaching, a passion for coaching. When Brad called me about this opportunity, I felt like it was obviously something I couldn’t pass up.” Michael Vick Vick retired from the NFL in 2017 and coached very briefly as an intern with the Kansas City Chiefs last summer. The Virginia Tech product played for the Atlanta Falcons from 2001-08. Atlanta’s team will play their games at Georgia State Stadium and the new 10-week regular season starts in Feb. 2019.
Bryan Salmond and Michael Gehlken breakdown the Raiders offseason moves as well as what they could be looking at in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Vegas Nation video host Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken look at the wide receiver position for the upcoming NFL Draft.
Vegas Nation video host Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken look at special teams for the upcoming NFL Draft.
Vegas Nation video host Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken look at the Raiders secondary for the upcoming NFL Draft.
Vegas Nation video host Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken look at the running back position for the upcoming NFL Draft.
Vegas Nation video host Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken will provide updates about everything surrounding this year’s NFL Draft.
Vegas Nation video host Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken discuss the defensive line and what can happen in the 2018 NFL Draft.
Ed Graney, Rick Velotta and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken go over the progress on the Vegas Stadium and how it will affect some of the players and staff.