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 maturation of Derek Carr is a major reason why the Raiders beat the Chargers 26-24 on Thursday night at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
The Raiders defensive end declined to bash his critics after the No. 4 overall pick had the best game of his young career with 2.5 sacks in the win over the Chargers.
Clelin Ferrell, the fourth overall pick, will get the biggest headlines. But it’s another rookie, fourth-round pick Maxx Crosby, who was the most impressive pass rusher.
How the team performed in victory against the Chargers.
The Raiders needed some late-game heroics to pull it off, but they defeated the Chargers 26-24 on Thursday Night Football.
The fullback scored on his first reception of the season to give Oakland an NFL-high 12 touchdowns by first-year players.
Oakland forced Chargers quarterback Phillip Rivers into multiple sacks and interceptions in the first quarter for the first time in his career.
Rookie safety Johnathan Abram has his eye on the playoffs, predicting the team can rack up wins during what looks like a softer half of the schedule.
There are few constants in the NFL, but the Raiders wearing silver and black has been one of them. Except for Thursday night.
The 4-4 Raiders are coming off a 31-24 win against the Detroit Lions in what was the first of a three-game homestand in Oakland.