The Raiders are now on the hunt for an offensive and defensive coordinator, and interviewed someone Tuesday who coach Pete Carroll has worked with before.
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The Raiders’ new coach and general manager have prioritized defensive linemen over the years, so the team is keeping a close eye on some Senior Bowl prospects.
Raiders coach Pete Carroll was fired up at his introductory news conference Monday, but he faces a tall task in trying to turn the team around.
The Chiefs are not only favored to win their unprecedented third straight Super Bowl over the Eagles, but they’re also the favorites to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
Rich Bisaccia will spend the coming months determining which Raiders players he is comfortable relying upon to fill core roles on his special-teams units in 2018.
Seth Roberts had a day circled on his calendar. He can relax. It came and went Friday as hoped.
Gareon Conley is a core part of the Raiders’ plans at cornerback. On Friday, he gained company.
Former Detroit Lions LB Tahir Whitehead capped a frenetic Thursday that also included the signing of ex-Packers WR Jordy Nelson and ex-Tampa Bay Bucs RB Doug Martin.
The Raiders reportedly reached a two-year, $4.2 million contract with former Dallas Cowboys fullback Keith Smith. He adds a thumper not only on offense but special teams.
The Raiders have been busy on offense this year. They haven’t forgotten, of course, their defense.
The Raiders have been in discussions with running back Doug Martin for weeks. On Thursday, talk finally turned into action.
The Raiders and WR Jordy Nelson reportedly agreed to a two-year, $15 million contract. His arrival enabled the club to cut WR Michael Crabtree, who was due a $7 million salary.
The Raiders had five exclusive-rights free agents who needed to be tendered before the Wednesday start of the 2018 league year, otherwise expose them to free agency. Kicker Giorgio Tavecchio, safety Erik Harris, defensive end James Cowser, linebacker Shilique Calhoun and guard-tackle Denver Kirkland are expected to sign their one-year deals.
One thing is certain about the Raiders’ tight ends in 2018: They can block.
