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Raiders | Karl Scott requested for Raiders interview Mon Jan 27, 11:10 AM
Seattle Seahawks defensive passing game coordinator Karl Scott was requested by the Las Vegas Raiders to interview for their defensive coordinator opening.
Link to story Raiders | John Spytek officially hired Sat Jan 25, 10:22 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant general manager John Spytek was officially hired by the Las Vegas Raiders Friday, Jan. 24, to be their new general manager.
| Footballguys view: Spytek is a long time personnel guy with a sterling reputation. He went to the Buccaneers and helped assemble a team that won a Super Bowl with Tom Brady at quarterback. Brady is a part owner in the Raiders, and he clearly trusts Spytek's proven eye for talent. Spytek will work closely with new HC Pete Carroll to find the best talent the Raiders can get. |
Raiders | Vegas could be in play for Russell Wilson Fri Jan 24, 01:17 PM
Impending free-agent QB Russell Wilson (Steelers) might be of interest as a stop-gap quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, according to a source. Per the source, Wilson and new head coach Pete Carroll have 'mended fences' from their time together with the Seattle Seahawks.
| Footballguys view: After seeing how things went for the Steelers passing game this season, it's hard to say this would be good for Brock Bowers, but it could be worse than catching passes from Russell Wilson. The new general manager John Spytek will also need to decide whether to trade up for a quarterback, either Miami's Cam Ward or Colorado's Shadeur Sanders. |
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Raiders | Pete Carroll hired in Vegas Fri Jan 24, 10:36 AM
Former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll was hired by the Las Vegas Raiders as head coach Friday, Jan. 24. He received a three-year deal with a fourth-year option.
| Footballguys view: The Raiders were considered front runners to hire Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson a week ago, but Johnson chose the Bears, so the Raiders are going with a familiar face. The team should have a strong defensive identity under Carroll, and this could also quiet talk of trading Maxx Crosby. There is some talk that Russell Wilson may be the quarterback, as he and Carroll have mended their relationship after it ended badly in Seattle. Carroll will go back to facing Jim Harbaugh at least twice a season after the two had one of the NFL best rivalries when they were with the Seahawks and 49ers. |
Raiders | Alex Bachman receives future deal Thu Jan 23, 05:11 PM
Free-agent WR Alex Bachman signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday, Jan. 23. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Raiders | Las Vegas to interview Robert Saleh on Friday Thu Jan 16, 01:44 PM
Updating previous reports, former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh is scheduled to interview for the Las Vegas Raiders head coaching position on Friday, Jan. 17. He is also expected to meet with the Dallas Cowboys over the next few days.
| Footballguys view: In the ever-changing landscape of head coach hire buzz, Ben Johnson is gaining steam in the Raiders picture, so this might not result in much for Saleh. The Cowboys aren't being as aggressive with interview scheduling as other teams, and there's a belief that they may already have their choice made, with some signs pointing to Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. The main significance of this item is that Saleh is still thought of as head coach material in some circles (including the Jaguars) despite how his tenure at the Jets went by the W-L metric. |
Raiders | Vance Joseph meeting with Vegas Thu Jan 16, 01:31 PM
Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is interviewing with the Las Vegas Raiders for their head coaching vacancy on Thursday, Jan. 16.
| Footballguys view: Joseph has done a fantastic job with the Broncos defense, outside of a game or two, over the last two years. He's been a head coach before (with the Broncos) and would likely be better in his second chance. Joseph is known as a leader of men, and his guidance could be what the Raiders feel they need. |
Raiders | Sheldon White on Las Vegas' radar Tue Jan 14, 10:16 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers director of pro personnel Sheldon White is of interest to the Las Vegas Raiders, who requested to interview him regarding their general manager vacancy on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Link to story Raiders | Vegas interested in getting to know Jon-Eric Sullivan Tue Jan 14, 01:12 PM
Green Bay Packers vice president of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan is of interest to the Las Vegas Raiders, who requested to interview him for their general manager vacancy on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Link to story Raiders | John Spytek to have second Raiders meeting Tue Jan 14, 10:31 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant general manager John Spytek will have his second interview for the Las Vegas Raiders general manager position this week.
Link to story Raiders | Future contract for Jackson Mitchell Mon Jan 13, 05:17 PM
Free-agent LB Jackson Mitchell signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, Jan. 13. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Vance Joseph requested for Raiders meeting Mon Jan 13, 08:26 AM
Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph has been requested for an interview for the Las Vegas Raiders head coaching position.
Link to story Raiders | Tom Telesco done in Las Vegas Thu Jan 9, 01:59 PM
Las Vegas Raiders general manager Tom Telesco was fired on Thursday, Jan. 9.
| Footballguys view: The Raiders have now moved on from HC Antonio Pierce and GM Tom Telesco in the last few days. They'll be in the market for both, and there are some interesting combinations they could be considering. Telesco has now been fired as the Chargers GM and the Raiders GM (after one season). |
Raiders | Robert Saleh to get Raiders interview Thu Jan 9, 12:28 PM
Green Bay Packers offensive consultant Robert Saleh is expected to interview with the Las Vegas Raiders for their head coach vacancy next week, according to sources Thursday, Jan. 9.
Link to story Raiders | Future contract with Tyler Manoa Wed Jan 8, 08:05 PM
Free-agent DT Tyler Manoa signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Las Vegas Raiders Tuesday, Jan. 7. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Mike Vrabel, Liam Coen likely of interest to Vegas Wed Jan 8, 12:53 PM
Former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen are expected to be 'persons of interest' to replace Antonio Pierce as the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, according to Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
| Footballguys view: Tom Brady is going to be heavily involved in the search for a new head coach. In addition to finding a leader for the coaching staff, the Raiders must find a quarterback. It's all about 'fit' between head coach and quarterback, and the Raiders may only be able to get one of those properly installed this offseason. |
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Raiders | Head Coach Antonio Pierce Fired Tue Jan 7, 03:52 PM
Another change in Las Vegas: Raiders fired head coach Antonio Pierce, a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter.
| Footballguys view: The Raiders, who have confirmed the news, now have gone from Jon Gruden, who resigned in 2021, to Josh McDaniels, who was fired in 2023, to firing Pierce in 2025. Owner Mark Davis arrived at the team facility within the last hour to deliver the news to Pierce, who finished 4-13 in his lone season. The Raiders endured a 10-game losing streak during Pierce's only season as full-time head coach. It was also the first time they went winless against AFC West opponents since 2006. According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, several players continued to voice support for Pierce after the season, and he admitted he should have trusted his "gut" more. However, ownership has decided he won't get that chance. |
Raiders | Brock Bowers tops all tight ends Tue Jan 7, 12:18 AM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers ranked third in receptions (112) and tied for eighth in receiving yards (1,194) during the 2024 season. He led all tight ends in both categories, also.
| Footballguys view: As previously noted, Bowers finished the season with 112 catches in 2024, passing Malik Nabers (109) to officially secure the NFL record for most receptions by a rookie at any position in NFL history. Bowers entered Week 18 with the rookie mark. Nabers briefly passed him Sunday, but Bowers caught four passes in the loss to the Chargers, securing the record. Expect him to be the first tight end off the board in 2025. |
Raiders | Twelve players sign future deals with Vegas Mon Jan 6, 05:12 PM
Free-agent DE David Agoha, OT Gottlieb Ayedze, CB M.J. Devonshire, CB Keenan Isaac, WR Shedrick Jackson, WR Tyreik McAllister, DE Ovie Oghoufo, C Will Putnam, LB Brandon N. Smith, RB Isaiah Spiller, OT Dalton Wagner and WR Kristian Wilkerson signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, Jan. 6. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Raiders | Brock Bowers caps off fantastic season Mon Jan 6, 12:40 AM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers ended up with four receptions for 50 yards and a touchdown on nine targets in Week 18 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
| Footballguys view: Bowers finished with 112 catches in 2024, passing Malik Nabers (109) to officially secure the NFL record for most receptions by a rookie at any position in NFL history. Bowers entered Week 18 with the rookie mark. Nabers briefly passed him Sunday, but Bowers caught four passes in the loss to the Chargers, securing the record. Expect him to be the first tight end off the board in 2025. |
Raiders | Tre Tucker totals three receptions Sun Jan 5, 11:41 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Tre Tucker was good for three receptions for 24 yards on four targets in Week 18 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Raiders | Michael Mayer racks up four catches Sun Jan 5, 11:32 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Michael Mayer ended up with four receptions for 21 yards on four targets in Week 18 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Raiders | Jakobi Meyers shines in finale Sun Jan 5, 11:28 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers had nine receptions for 123 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets in Week 18 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Raiders | Chris Collier totals three touches Sun Jan 5, 11:26 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Chris Collier ran twice for six yards in Week 18 against the Los Angeles Chargers, while he had a catch for minus-4 yards on two targets.
Link to story Raiders | Alexander Mattison totals 10 touches Sun Jan 5, 11:13 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Alexander Mattison ran six times for 20 yards in Week 18 against the Los Angeles Chargers, while adding four receptions for 11 yards on five targets.
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Raiders | Aidan O'Connell tosses two touchdowns Sun Jan 5, 11:03 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell completed 24-of-34 passes for 214 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Week 18 against the Los Angeles Chargers, while running four times for 13 yards.
Link to story Raiders | Decamerion Richardson hits double digits Sun Jan 5, 11:01 PM
Las Vegas Raiders CB Decamerion Richardson ended up with 10 total stops with five solo tackles in Week 18 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Link to story Raiders | Robert Spillane rolls up 16 total stops Sun Jan 5, 11:00 PM
Las Vegas Raiders LB Robert Spillane was good for a total of 16 tackles, including six solo stops, in Week 18 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Link to story Raiders | Darnay Holmes suffers groin injury Sun Jan 5, 10:58 PM
Las Vegas Raiders CB Darnay Holmes (groin) left the Week 18 game against the Los Angeles Chargers due to a groin injury and he did not return.
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Raiders | Week 18 Las Vegas Raiders inactives Sun Jan 5, 03:03 PM
The Las Vegas Raiders have declared RB Ameer Abdullah, DT Matthew Butler, OG Andrus Peat, CB Nate Hobbs, QB Carter Bradley and S Chris Smith II inactive for Week 18.
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Raiders | Raiders elevate tight end Sat Jan 4, 03:07 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE John Samuel Shenker was elevated from the practice squad for Week 18 on Saturday, Jan. 4.
Link to story Raiders | Week 18 injury report for Raiders Fri Jan 3, 05:46 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Ameer Abdullah (foot) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 3, and has been ruled out for Week 18. CB Nate Hobbs (illness) did not practice and is listed as questionable. OG Jordan Meredith (ankle) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. DE K'Lavon Chaisson (ankle), DT John Jenkins (heel), OT Kolton Miller (wrist) and S Isaiah Pola-Mao (hip) were limited during practice but are not on the injury report. S Trey Taylor (back) fully participated in practice and is not on the injury report.
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Raiders | Ameer Abdullah officially ruled out Fri Jan 3, 05:46 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Ameer Abdullah (foot) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 3, and has been ruled out for Week 18.
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Raiders | Ameer Abdullah unlikely to play in season finale Fri Jan 3, 03:34 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Ameer Abdullah (foot) did not practice all week and is listed as doubtful for Week 18 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
| Footballguys view: Alexander Mattison will get the start in a Raiders backfield that has been a revolving door this season. Consider him a flex play playing in an offense that has been revived enough the last two weeks to win back-to-back games and push Las Vegas out of a prime early draft pick slot. |
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Raiders | Thursday practice report for Raiders Thu Jan 2, 07:06 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Ameer Abdullah (foot) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 2. DE K'Lavon Chaisson (ankle), DT John Jenkins (heel), OG Jordan Meredith (ankle), OT Kolton Miller (wrist), S Isaiah Pola-Mao (hip) and S Trey Taylor (back) were limited during practice.
Link to storyJohn Jenkins player page
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Raiders | Ameer Abdullah remains sidelined Thu Jan 2, 06:44 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Ameer Abdullah (foot) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 2.
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Raiders | Jacob Johanning cut from IR Thu Jan 2, 03:04 PM
Las Vegas Raiders OG Jacob Johanning (undisclosed) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Jan. 1.
Link to story Raiders | Wednesday practice report for VegasRaiders | Wednesday practice report for Vegas Wed Jan 1, 07:52 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Ameer Abdullah (foot) and OG Jordan Meredith (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 1. DE K'Lavon Chaisson (ankle), DT John Jenkins (heel), OT Kolton Miller (wrist), S Isaiah Pola-Mao (hip) and S Trey Taylor (back) were limited during practice.
Link to storyJohn Jenkins player page
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Raiders | Ameer Abdullah does not practice Wed Jan 1, 07:48 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Ameer Abdullah (foot) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 1.
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Raiders | John Samuel Shenker returns to practice squad Mon Dec 30, 07:09 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE John Samuel Shenker reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 30, after being on the active roster for the Week 17 game.
Link to story Raiders | Ineffective showing by Alexander Mattison Sun Dec 29, 06:37 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Alexander Mattison rushed for 32 yards on 10 carries at the New Orleans Saints in Week 17 on Sunday, Dec. 29. He was targeted three times, resulting in a six-yard catch.
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Raiders | Quality showing by Jakobi Meyers Sun Dec 29, 06:32 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers was targeted nine times, catching five for 61 yards and a touchdown, at the New Orleans Saints in Week 17 on Sunday, Dec. 29.
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Raiders | 145 total yards for Ameer Abdullah before RB injured his foot Sun Dec 29, 06:27 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Ameer Abdullah ran 20 times for 115 yards and tacked on 32 more yards via three catches on four targets at the New Orleans Saints in Week 17 on Sunday, Dec. 29.
| Footballguys view: Abdullah entered the season third on the depth chart, but injuries and ineffectiveness by Zamir White, Alexander Mattison, and Sincere McCormick elevated the 10-year veteran. He responded with a career-best rushing performance to become the first Raiders running back to break the century mark this season. He also left the game with a foot injury on the first play of the fourth quarter and did not return. We'll be watching for more in advance of the team's Week 18 game against the Chargers. |
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Raiders | Historic day for Brock Bowers Sun Dec 29, 06:23 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers secured all seven targets for 77 yards and rushed once for a one-yard loss at the New Orleans Saints in Week 17 on Sunday, Dec. 29. He became the Raiders' all-time leader in single-season receptions, passing TE Darren Waller, all while also becoming the NFL's all-time leader in rookie receiving yards and receptions in a single season.
| Footballguys view: Bowers has been one of the biggest hits at tight end this year and he has exorcised the ghost of Kyle Pitts hovering over elite tight end prospects in fantasy. He'll likely be the #2 tight end off of the board next year, going perhaps as high as the second round. |
Raiders | Tre Tucker finds paydirt Sun Dec 29, 06:21 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Tre Tucker caught two of his eight targets for 24 yards and a touchdown at the New Orleans Saints in Week 17 on Sunday, Dec. 29.
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Raiders | Aidan O'Connell acquits himself well Sun Dec 29, 06:04 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell completed 20 of 35 attempts for 242 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions at the New Orleans Saints in Week 17 on Sunday, Dec. 29. He ran three times for minus-one yard and was sacked once.
| Footballguys view: O'Connell has been doing enough to preserve the value of Brock Bowers and Jakobi Meyers in fantasy and create a viable play in the Raiders backfield. This is becoming more important because the Raiders late season wins have taken them out of contention for a top quarterback unless they trade up, so O'Connell could be the Week 1 starter next season. |
Raiders | Busy day for Robert Spillane Sun Dec 29, 06:03 PM
Las Vegas Raiders LB Robert Spillane led the team in tackles with eight combine stops, including four solos, at the New Orleans Saints in Week 17 on Sunday, Dec. 29. He added a sack, two tackles for loss, two pass deflections, and a quarterback hit.
Link to story Raiders | Ameer Abdullah suffers injury Sun Dec 29, 03:35 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Ameer Abdullah (foot) suffered a foot injury during the Week 17 game and is considered questionable to return.
| Footballguys view: Abdullah had a great game for anyone that was counting on him this week, but it looks like Alexander Mattison will be getting the start against the Chargers next week. |
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Raiders | Week 17 Las Vegas Raiders inactives Sun Dec 29, 11:34 AM
The Las Vegas Raiders have declared DL Adam Butler, S Christopher Smith II, LB Kana'i Mauga, CB Darnay Holmes, QB Carter Bradley and OG Jordan Meredith inactive for Week 17.
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Raiders | John Samuel Shenker elevated Sat Dec 28, 02:12 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE John Samuel Shenker was elevated from the practice squad for Week 17 on Saturday, Dec. 28.
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