Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch will undergo an MRI this week for a groin strain according to coach Jon Gruden.
Christopher Booker
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Chris Booker covers the Oakland Raiders beat for the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The Hayward, Calif. native joined the RJ in August 2017 after graduating San Francisco State University with a bachelor’s degree in the school’s BECA (Broadcasting and Electronic Communication Arts) program. Prior to SFSU, Booker reported for the award-winning Chabot Spectator of Chabot College in Hayward, Calif. from 2013 until 2015. During his time with The Spectator, Booker won multiple JACC-recognized awards in writing and spent time as a general staff writer, sports editor, and editor in chief.
Despite not being on the roster until late September, rookie placekicker Matt McCrane is excited to play at Wembley Stadium when the Raiders face the Seattle Seahawks.
When Doug Martin signed with the Raiders in March, the two-time 1,000-yard rusher became a member of a supporting cast — a first for him in his seven-year NFL career.
Second-year cornerback Gareon Conley registered only 13 defensive snaps in last Sunday’s loss to the Chargers because of the return of Daryl Worley from suspension.
Raiders offensive lineman Jon Feliciano could make fifth start of his career if Kelechi Osemele isn’t cleared for Sunday
Jordy Nelson is off to a slow start in his first season with the Raiders. The veteran wide receiver has five receptions for 53 yards and no touchdowns in two games.
Jon Gruden will return to the sidelines Monday night as coach of the Raiders, who play the Los Angeles Rams in the season opener.
The Raiders selected six team captains for the 2018-19 season — an increase in the number of captains from 2017, when there were four. Reprising their roles as team captains are quarterback Derek Carr, center Rodney Hudson and safety Reggie Nelson.
Eddie Vanderdoes’ return appears to be later rather than sooner.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr especially enjoyed spending time with one particular visitor to training camp Thursday.
Jon Gruden, Raiders, local sports bar shows gratitude to Raider Nation with free barbecue