After signing a one-year contract for $810,000, the 27-year-old has added 10 to 15 pounds and pushed for playing time during training camp.
Michael Gehlken
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Michael Gehlken joined the Review-Journal in April 2017 following the Raiders’ approved relocation to Las Vegas. He previously covered the Chargers for seven seasons, including five for the San Diego Union-Tribune. He produces breaking news, features and other coverage on Nevada’s future NFL team from Oakland as a Bay Area resident.
One series was enough for Derek Carr and the starting offense, as the Raiders opened a Thursday exhibition with a methodical 75-yard touchdown drive.
The Raiders have committed to their punter for the season. It’s Cole, an undrafted rookie from North Carolina State who reported to minicamp in May without a contract.
Clelin Ferrell and Johnathan Abram incited a crowd roar, dashing 60 yards to wave their arms and high-five fans in the front two rows before kickoff against the Rams.
The star wide receiver’s feet aren’t what caused the latest absences. He has avoided the Raiders’ facility amid a heated dispute against the NFL’s helmet policy.
The starting right guard was carted off the field Thursday with a left knee injury that he suffered during a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams.
With the rookie safety roaming the secondary, the first-team defense held its own during the first of two practices against Los Angeles on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, the Raiders held their ninth practice of training camp. For the eighth time, wide receiver Antonio Brown did not participate.
Johnathan Abram hasn’t been discreet since the Raiders drafted him. His on-screen presence Tuesday on HBO should be no different.
Between the hairline and friendly disposition, Renfrow might seem more neighbor than nightmare to opposing defensive backs.
The Raiders’ starting defensive line in their base defense might not feature a premier pass rusher. The group could help the pass rush just the same.
The former wide receiver died of natural causes Saturday afternoon in an Arizona hotel room, according to a Twitter post by the Bullhead City Police Department.
The starting tight end, who has exhibited big-play ability in limited action, isn’t expected to be sidelined for a prolonged period as he deals with an AC joint sprain.
The Raiders are expected to exercise their option to hold training camp in Napa next year and seek a new agreement to continue practicing there in summers to come.
Typically, hotel room assignments for Raiders rookies during training camp are straightforward. Not with Johnathan Abram.