UNLV football opened up its 49th and final season at Sam Boyd Stadium with a Saturday night win over Southern Utah, 56-23.
The Raiders cut many notable players including Las Vegan Brandon Marshall and Hard Knocks Star Keelan Doss on Saturday bringing the roster number to 53. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden discusses the teams preseason efforts including training camp and joint practices with the rams. He also says that he and General Manager Mike Mayock have to discuss tough calls with the roster size dropping from 90 to 53 players on August 31.
The Raiders were unable to complete a perfect preseason, after falling to the Seahawks 17-15 on Thursday night.
The Raiders fought hard in free agency to acquire playmakers that could be immediately plugged in to areas in which the team needed to improve. The Review-Journal’s Heidi Fang takes a look at the top 5 acquisitions made by the team in 2019. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Stainless steel cables are being put into place at Allegiant Stadium to begin the process of putting the roof on the 65,000-seat stadium in Las Vegas. Stadium Chief Operating Officer Don Webb explains how the cables will be used to get the roof put on the future home of the Raiders and UNLV football. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The newest member of the Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat family at The Mirage is making a big splash. The unnamed calf was born to first-time mother Bella on Aug. 16 and marks the fourth generation of dolphins born at the habitat. (Cassie Soto/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The 32-foot-tall marshmallow-like structure was torn down Tuesday night, as part of owner Alex Meruelo’s re-branding of SLS Las Vegas, but the statue did not go down without a bang. The hotel is going back to its original name and will officially become Sahara Las Vegas on Thursday, with ongoing changes to the resort happening through 2020. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden has always been vocal about how much he likes quarterback Nathan Peterman and with preseason coming to an end, Peterman will have one more chance to either win the backup role or solidify a spot on the teams 53-man roster. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden spoke to the media about Nathan Peterman’s development in the teams offensive system. He also said that with his new look receiving core, he hopes the offense will be more aggressive and talked his pass interference philosophy. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review Journal)
The Raiders’ newest addition to the team, Defensive Tackle Corey Liuget, said he is excited to play in a defensive scheme that fits his talents in his first full practice since signing with the team yesterday. Running Back DeAndre Washington has all but solidified his backup role, and says he has learned a lot under former Raiders backs. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
After practice in Alameda, Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden talked about the signing of veteran defensive tackle Corey Liuget, his reaction to the announcement of Andrew Luck retiring from the NFL and starters in preseason contests. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Raiders are back in Alameda preparing for the final preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks, however the larger story looming over the team is Antonio Brown losing his second helmet grievance. Despite losing the grievance, Brown has a plan for his preferred headgear and was at practice wearing what may or may not be his helmet for the season. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Oakland Raiders finished 2018 last in the AFC West with a record of 4-12. With head coach Jon Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock attempting to steer the team into a winning season, the Review-Journal’s Heidi Fang takes a look at five players that can help propel the team toward that goal. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
After The CFL Goal-Post forced the game to be played using only 80 yards, the Raiders defeated the Green Bay Packers in Winnipeg 22-21. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Raiders moved to 3-0 in the preseason taking home a narrow 22-21 victory over the Green Bay Packers. The game winning field goal was hit by Daniel Carlson with just 8 seconds remaining in the game. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden talks about what he’s looking for in the teams third preseason game Thursday in Winnipeg, also says he doesn’t believe in the narrative of Hard Knocks and Antonio Brown distracting the team. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Antonio Brown was once again present for the Raiders first practice of the season in Alameda and while he looked to be stretching on his own, he eventually practiced with the team after finding a helmet later on. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Wide Receiver Antonio Brown was back with the Raiders in Napa for the final day of Training Camp, just one day after General Manager Mike Mayock commented on Brown’s status with the team. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
An armed robbery suspect was killed by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officers after six-hour standoff outside the Aquarius Casino in Laughlin on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders Linebacker Vontaze Burfict describes his leadership on this years defense. Defensive Coordinator Paul Guenther details his preseason strategy with new players and Offensive Coordinator Greg Olson talks about Derek Carr’s growth. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
General Manager Mike Mayock seemingly gave Antonio Brown an ultimatum after the receiver yet again disappeared from the teams training camp in Napa, CA. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
After practice Raiders Quarterback Derek Carr talked about the current depth of the receiver position. Head Coach Jon Gruden and Wide Receiver Tyrell Williams had a lot of praise for rookie Running Back Josh Jacobs and his offensive versatility. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The city of Las Vegas will welcome the NFL with open arms in 2020, with the draft set for April 23-25 and the new Raiders stadium opening in July. Nashville hosted the 2019 NFL Draft and broke multiple records including total direct spending and attendance and the pressure is on Las Vegas to top those figures.
The Oakland Raiders came away with a preseason 33-26 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto and Raiders beat writer for the Las Vegas Review-Journal Myles Simmons discuss three takeaways from the win.
The Raiders pulled away with a 33-26 win over the Cardinals in week 2 of the preseason.
Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young is starting to find her groove late in the season, adding 17 points in the 94-90 win over the Atlanta Dream.
Raiders Quarterback Derek Carr talks to the media about Antonio Brown’s return to Napa. Head Coach Jon Gruden talks roster cuts and Brown’s appearance. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)