The Raiders will interview Commanders assistant general manager Lance Newmark for their general manager role Sunday. He also spent 26 years in Detroit.
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Tom Brady’s role as Fox’s analyst for the Lions-Commanders game raised questions about a conflict of interest because of Detroit assistants Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn.
New UNLV offensive coordinator Corey Dennis reunited with his old college pal Darren Waller when he arrived in Las Vegas. Their bond dates to high school.
Whoever the Raiders hire as their new general manager will have to make several key decisions, including a new contract for Maxx Crosby and a new quarterback.
The Raiders (5-4) host the Bengals (0-9) at 1:25 p.m. Sunday at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
The Southern Nevada Water Authority will seek approval for a marketing and advertising partnership with the Raiders during its Thursday board meeting. The 10-year deal would cost $30 million in tax dollars.
If the Raiders (5-4) defeat the Bengals on Sunday and the Chargers upset the Chiefs (6-4) on Monday, the Raiders would vault into first place in the AFC West.
The NFL Draft is set to begin April 23 in Las Vegas , but its exact location has been a mystery. That will change Nov. 26.
Safety D.J. Swearinger and defensive end Dion Jordan have only been around the team for a few practices, but head coach Jon Gruden said he expects both to be active on Sunday.
Raiders offensive lineman Richie Incognito once had a helmet swung at him during a 2013 preseason game.
Part of the reason the Raiders are expected to activate recently acquired D.J. Swearinger and Dion Jordan despite both being on the roster for a short time is the state of injuries on Oakland’s roster.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs said he was unaware the Bengals were still winless and are No. 32 in rush defense as Oakland and Cincinnati will play on Sunday.
Rookie quarterback Ryan Finley will make his second start for the winless Bengals on Sunday. Even though there isn’t much film on him, the Raiders do know about him.
Clark County officials are in the early stages of figuring out how the area around Allegiant Stadium will change as the event facility heads toward the finish line.
