The Raiders didn’t have a whole lot of positives to speak of in Sunday’s loss to the Bengals, but one of their cornerbacks made a great play in the fourth quarter.
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The Raiders shook up some responsibilities on their coaching staff Tuesday and hired a former NFL head coach. They also stood pat at the NFL’s trade deadline.
After firing three key members of his offensive staff, Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said he will take the next day or two to evaluate his options.
NFL Week 9 favorites have won 13 of 14 games and gone 10-4 against the spread, including big covers from the Lions, Commanders, Ravens and Vikings.
Members of the Raiders and all other NFL teams who line up close to the line of scrimmage were required to wear the safety caps for the first two weeks of training camp.
The Raiders are releasing veteran running back Kenyan Drake, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed Monday. He was signed to a free-agent contract last year.
Jermaine Eluemunor, who has underachieved along the offensive line during a six-year NFL career, is battling to start at right tackle for the Raiders.
The Raiders’ two joint practices this week with the New England Patriots will give the coaching staff another chance to evaluate the offensive line.
After allowing some big runs in the first two preseason games, the Raiders limited the Miami Dolphins to 37 yards on 18 carries in Saturday’s victory.
Raiders owner Mark Davis said he doesn’t remember particulars of a deal that would have brought quarterback Tom Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski to Las Vegas.
Future Hall of Fame tight end Rob Gronkowski confirmed he and Tom Brady planned to sign with the Raiders before former coach Jon Gruden decided not to pursue the star quarterback.
Alex Leatherwood started at right tackle. But it was an opportunity squandered as he struggled mightily. Nowhere more so than in pass protection.
The Raiders opted to keep a number of key players at home rather than make the trip to Miami to play the Dolphins.
