The Raiders made a big splash in free agency to fill a hole at defensive tackle, but they are still in need of some pieces and could address it in the draft.
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Raiders fans continue to have quarterbacks on their minds with the NFL draft less than a week away. But it’s not just Jayden Daniels they are asking about.
An image of Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew wearing a sweatshirt making light of his past rivalry with new teammate Maxx Crosby was not authentic, a source close to the team said.
One of the Raiders’ few holes on defense is at cornerback. The good news for them is that this month’s draft class gives them plenty of options to fill it.
The Raiders have been tinkering with the offensive line at practice this week, specifically with rookie tackle Alex Leatherwood’s position.
Raiders coach Jon Gruden has some serious mending to do. Players might talk one way and act another. Cohesion could be splintered. Never a good thing for a team game.
The Raiders will be without two key players on defense when they play the Bears on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.
The Raiders, coming off their first loss, to the Los Angeles Chargers on “Monday Night Football,” are 5½-point favorites over the Chicago Bears. The total is 44½.
Raiders coach Jon Gruden is under review by the NFL for a racial slur he used in 2011 to describe NFLPA chief DeMaurice Smith.
Las Vegas handicapper Bruce Marshall is editor of The Gold Sheet (Goldsheet.com). He provides the Review-Journal with NFL tech notes and trends.
A frustrating loss to the Chargers raised a number of questions, and Raiders fans have plenty of them.
Fans who want to watch Criss Angel’s act are directed to be inside Allegiant by noon.
Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow has scored two weeks in a row on a route that could have some new variations, according to offensive coordinator Greg Olson.
Rookie tackle Alex Leatherwood was taking snaps at right guard at the outset of practice on Thursday, with veteran Brandon Parker assuming Leatherwood’s spot at right tackle.