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Raiders | Buddy Johnson banged up Fri Aug 21, 01:12 AM
Las Vegas Raiders LB Buddy Johnson (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury in the third quarter against the Houston Texans on Thursday, Aug. 20, but he was able to return in the fourth.
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Raiders | Chigozie Anusiem carted off Fri Aug 21, 01:04 AM
Las Vegas Raiders CB Chigozie Anusiem (leg) was carted off the field against the Houston Texans on Thursday, Aug. 20, with what appeared to be a serious leg injury.
Link to story Raiders | Mike Washington Jr. impresses again Fri Aug 21, 12:36 AM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Mike Washington Jr. carried the ball nine times for a game-high 56 yards against the Houston Texans on Thursday, Aug. 20. Washington also caught a pair of passes for 18 yards.
Link to story Raiders | Fernando Mendoza struggles Thursday Thu Aug 20, 10:04 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza completed eight of his 15 passes for 86 yards and an interception that was returned for a touchdown during the preseason game against the Houston Texans Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to story Raiders | Fernando Mendoza to play first half Thu Aug 20, 03:42 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza is set to play the first half of the team's second preseason game on Thursday, Aug. 20. QB Aidan O'Connell will play the second half.
Link to story Raiders | Injury update for Jackson Powers-Johnson Wed Aug 19, 01:15 AM
Las Vegas Raiders C Jackson Powers-Johnson (undisclosed) did not practice on Tuesday, Aug. 18, and is not expected to play in the preseason game against the Houston Texans on Thursday, Aug. 20. Head coach Klint Kubiak said the team wants to be 'cautious.'
Link to story Raiders | Jackson Powers-Johnson leaves early Mon Aug 17, 04:09 PM
Las Vegas Raiders C Jackson Powers-Johnson (undisclosed) left practice early Monday, Aug. 17, after suffering an apparent injury.
Link to story Raiders | Noah Brown signs with Las Vegas Sun Aug 16, 05:56 PM
Free-agent WR Noah Brown (Commanders) agreed to terms with the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Aug. 16. Terms of the deal were undisclosed. In a corresponding move, DT Benito Jones was cut.
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Benito Jones player page
Raiders | Malik Benson sees first-team reps Sun Aug 16, 02:46 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Malik Benson has been getting first-team reps with the offense in practice. 'He's earned those reps but he's got to stay humble and stay hungry,' head coach Klint Kubiak said Sunday, Aug. 16.
| Footballguys view: Deep dynasty league players should have Benson on their radar, especially in .5/nonPPR leagues or leagues with big play bonuses. His deep speed is as good as any receiver in the class, and it sounds like he is taking to NFL coaching in his first training camp. |
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Raiders | Brock Bowers excused from practice Sun Aug 16, 01:46 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers (personal) was excused from practice Sunday, Aug. 16, but it was due to a personal reason, not any kind of an injury, head coach Klint Kubiak said.
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Raiders | Brennan Jackson placed on IR Sat Aug 15, 06:24 PM
Las Vegas Raiders DE Brennan Jackson (foot) was placed on the reserve/injured list, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 15. The Raiders also signed DT Folorunso Fatukasi to a contract. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyBrennan Jackson player page
Raiders | Torrey Gill joins LV staff Sat Aug 15, 06:02 PM
Former Alabama assistant WR coach Torrey Gill is expected to be hired by the Las Vegas Raiders as a quality control coach, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 15.
Link to story Raiders | All three QBs to 'deserve' first team reps Fri Aug 14, 01:43 PM
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said, 'All three (QBs) deserve first-team reps' after their performances in Thursday's preseason game.
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Raiders | Mike Washington Jr. flashes in preseason Fri Aug 14, 11:20 AM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Mike Washington Jr. rushed six times for 63 yards in the preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, Aug. 13.
| Footballguys view: Washington's breakaway 53-yard run showed off great vision and footwork to unlock his speed. He has a rare size/speed combination and will be Ashton Jeanty's backup, if not earn more work than expected. Washington will force the coaches' hands if he keeps making highlight reel plays. |
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Raiders | Ashton Jeanty logs three carries Fri Aug 14, 11:20 AM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty rushed three times for 16 yards in the preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, Aug. 13.
| Footballguys view: Jeanty's offensive line actually helped him in this game, unlike what we saw more of last season. His best run of the night came behind big ticket free agent signing Tyler Linderbaum, which could be a common sight on Sundays this year. Jeanty's risk/reward range matches his late first round ADP. |
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Raiders | Kirk Cousins' job to lose Fri Aug 14, 11:08 AM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins remains the favorite for the starting quarterback position as head coach Klint Kubiak said it's his job to lose.
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Raiders | Jack Bech finds the end zone Fri Aug 14, 01:47 AM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Jack Bech caught three passes for 25 yards and a touchdown versus the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, Aug. 13.
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Raiders | Fernando Mendoza tosses TD pass in NFL debut Fri Aug 14, 01:30 AM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza completed 10 of his 16 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, Aug. 13. He also ran twice for six yards.
| Footballguys view: Mendoza looked sharp and in sync with the play design and defensive reactions. It's easy to feel excited about Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty in a Klint Kubiak offense after watching Mendoza in live game action. Kirk Cousins is still the starter as of now, but Mendoza and Aidan O'Connell both earned first team snaps in practice going forward. |
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Raiders | Kirk Cousins tosses TD Thu Aug 13, 09:18 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins completed five of his six passes for 50 yards and a touchdown in the preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, Aug. 13.
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Raiders | Malik Benson may have offensive role Thu Aug 13, 05:56 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Malik Benson has been a standout performer during training camp and may be earning a meaningful role in the passing game, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Ryan McFadden.
| Footballguys view: Benson has been getting first-team reps in camp, and he's impressed. We'll see how things shake out on the Raiders' depth chart at the wide receiver position. At this time, Tre Tucker (WR58) and Jalen Nailor (WR59) are the highest-drafted Raiders receivers in recent mock drafts. A big preseason for Benson could change that. |
Malik Benson player page
Raiders | LV signs Braeden Daniels on Wednesday Wed Aug 12, 09:51 PM
Free-agent OL Braeden Daniels (Dolphins) has signed with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to a source on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Link to story Raiders | Justin Pickett waived Wed Aug 12, 09:01 PM
Las Vegas Raiders OG Justin Pickett was waived with a waived/injured designation, according to a source on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Link to story Raiders | Dont'e Thornton Jr. misses practice again Tue Aug 11, 09:50 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Dont'e Thornton Jr. (undisclosed) did not practice on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Link to story Raiders | Fernando Mendoza to get work during preseason Tue Aug 11, 04:11 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza will reportedly receive 'plenty of game reps' this Thursday in the Raiders' preseason game against the Cardinals and throughout the preseason, according to HC Klint Kubiak on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
| Footballguys view: Kubiak did not disclose his exact plans for playing time this week, but there is a chance Mendoza will take some snaps with the first-team offensive line. Generally, Kubiak said Mendoza has grown throughout training camp. "It's been a really impressive training camp as far as how he's prepared," Kubiak said. "And then he goes out there to practice, and things don't happen on the drawing, on the paper in the playbook exactly as they do on the field. So, I think he's done a good job of adjusting." We'll all get to see that for ourselves Thursday night. |
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Raiders | Kirk Cousins held out of practice Sat Aug 8, 01:17 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins was held out of practice Saturday, Aug. 8, because he violated team rules with his fight with DE Maxx Crosby at practice, according to head coach Klint Kubiak. He is scheduled to be back on the field Monday, Aug. 10.
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Raiders | Jalen Nailor not on field Friday, returns Saturday Sat Aug 8, 01:14 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Jalen Nailor (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Friday, Aug. 7, but returned to practice on Saturday.
| Footballguys view: Nailor could lead the Raiders wide receivers in targets, although he won't be the leading target earner on the team - that's Brock Bowers. JJ McCarthy had the most success throwing downfield to Nailor last year, so the free agent signing could have some fantasy value as a bye/injury depth play, especially in .5 and nonPPR leagues. |
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Raiders | Dont'e Thornton Jr. banged up Fri Aug 7, 09:10 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Dont'e Thornton Jr. (undisclosed) left practice early Friday, Aug. 7, but the injury isn't believed to be a cause for concern, according to head coach Klint Kubiak.
Link to story Raiders | Jermod McCoy being eased in Thu Aug 6, 09:54 PM
Las Vegas Raiders CB Jermod McCoy (rest) did not practice Thursday, Aug. 6.
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Raiders | Michael Mayer back on field Thu Aug 6, 05:58 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Michael Mayer (nose) participated in practice Thursday, Aug. 6, after suffering a nose injury earlier in the week.
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Raiders | Dare Ogunbowale signs with Las Vegas Thu Aug 6, 02:33 PM
Free agent RB Dare Ogunbowale (Texans) signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, Aug. 6. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Ogunbowale is accomplished passing down back and he can also contribute on special teams. This complicates the depth chart behind Ashton Jeanty, but fourth round size/speed back Mike Washington Jr. is still the favorite to get early down work if Jeanty goes down. |
Dare Ogunbowale player page
Raiders | Vegas takes a look at two tight ends Wed Aug 5, 05:53 PM
Free-agent TE Chris Pierce (Panthers) and TE Jermaine Terry (Giants) recently worked out for the Las Vegas Raiders.
Link to story Raiders | Chris Myarick signed Wed Aug 5, 05:08 PM
Free-agent TE Chris Myarick (Dolphins) signed with the Las Vegas Raiders Wednesday, Aug. 5. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived TE Zack Kuntz.
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Raiders | Jack Bech scuffling in pursuit of No. 3 receiver role Tue Aug 4, 01:16 AM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Jack Bech is one of three receivers, along with WRs Dont'e Thornton Jr. and Malik Benson, to be rotated into the WR3 spot. According to ESPN's Ryan McFadden, however, 'no one has stood out.'
| Footballguys view: With Jalen Nailor and Tre Tucker serving as the top two wideouts, McFadden believes that -- at least for the time being -- the receiver position "continues to be a weak spot on the roster." McFadden added that during team drills, the majority of quarterback Kirk Cousins' targets have gone to tight ends Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer, and his checkdowns to running back Ashton Jeanty. It's still early, and someone could emerge at some point during camp, but for now, the wide receiver room continues to be a weak spot on the roster. |
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Raiders | Minor injury for Michael Mayer Mon Aug 3, 06:37 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Michael Mayer (nose) left practice early Monday, Aug. 3, because of a nose injury but should be fine moving forward, according to head coach Klint Kubiak.
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Raiders | Ashton Jeanty trimmed down Sun Aug 2, 09:56 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty changed his diet this offseason and has dropped down to 207 pounds.
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Raiders | Kwity Paye back at practice Sun Aug 2, 07:21 PM
Las Vegas Raiders DE Kwity Paye (undisclosed) returned to practice Sunday, Aug. 2, after exiting the previous session with an undisclosed injury.
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Raiders | Chris Collier moved to IR Sun Aug 2, 04:31 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Chris Collier (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Sunday, Aug. 2, after clearing waivers.
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Raiders | Three backs work out for LV Sat Aug 1, 04:36 PM
Free-agent RB Kenny McIntosh (Seahawks), RB Dare Ogunbowale (Texans) and RB James Robinson (Saints) recently worked out for the Las Vegas Raiders.
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James Robinson player page
Kenny McIntosh player page
Raiders | Kwity Paye leaves early Friday Fri Jul 31, 05:23 PM
Las Vegas Raiders DE Kwity Paye (undisclosed) left practice early Friday, July 31, because of an undisclosed reason, but head coach Klint Kubiak said he expects Paye to be fine.
Link to storyKwity Paye player page
Raiders | Vegas adds Zack Kuntz Fri Jul 31, 05:18 PM
Free-agent TE Zack Kuntz (Dolphins) signed with the Las Vegas Raiders Friday, July 31. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived/injured RB Chris Collier (undisclosed).
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Chris Collier player page
Raiders | Fernando Mendoza fine with situation Thu Jul 30, 04:21 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza said he is fine being the second quarterback behind QB Kirk Cousins and is more focused on improving his play each day.
| Footballguys view: Mendoza is unlikely to start in Week 1. We should see Cousins as the starter for the Raiders to begin the 2026 season. However, at some point this year the no.1 overall pick should see the field. |
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Raiders | No surprise: Kirk Cousins named the starting QB to open camp Tue Jul 28, 04:53 PM
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak announced Tuesday that four-time Pro Bowl selection Kirk Cousins will be the starting quarterback over first overall pick Fernando Mendoza to begin training camp. "When we go out to practice [on Wednesday], Kirk Cousins is the starting quarterback," Kubiak said. "He's the guy, and he deserves it because he's played really good football. But I want Fernando and Aidan [O'Connell] to push him."
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com's Ryan McFadden notes, Kubiak's decision comes as no surprise. Cousins, who signed with Las Vegas in April, played the majority of the first-team reps during the offseason program and looked "excellent," according to Kubiak. Meanwhile, Mendoza played with the second and third team along with Aidan O'Connell. However, how many reps each quarterback will have with a particular group will be a "moving target," Kubiak said. As for Mendoza, Kubiak wants to see how well the newcomer handles adversity, his ability to correct mistakes, and his demeanor. In the meantime, Cousins is it. |
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Raiders | Maxx Crosby 'fully healthy' for camp Tue Jul 28, 04:47 PM
Las Vegas Raiders DE Maxx Crosby is 'fully healthy' and will be getting all the reps with the 'ones' in the Raiders' first training camp practice, according to a press conference from HC Klint Kubiak on Tuesday, July 28.
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Raiders | Vegas takes a look at four players Mon Jul 27, 05:53 PM
Free-agent WR KJ Hamler (Bills), TE Zack Kuntz (Dolphins), WR Deven Thompkins (Bills) and WR Casey Washington (Falcons) recently worked out for the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Casey Washington player page
Raiders | Miles Sanders works out in Vegas Mon Jul 27, 01:06 PM
Free-agent RB Miles Sanders (Cowboys) worked out for the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, July 27, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Sanders missed most of last season with a knee injury, but he's trying to get back on the field this year. Sanders played four games for the Cowboys last year before being shut down. He had 20 carries for 117 yards and a touchdown, along with eight catches for 30 yards. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that Sanders, who also played for the Panthers and Eagles, has been fully cleared after having surgery to address his injured knee. The Raiders have Ashton Jeanty at the top of a running back group that also includes 2026 fourth-rounder Mike Washington and Dylan Laube. |
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Raiders | Fernando Mendoza signs rookie deal Thu Jul 23, 02:04 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza signed a four-year, $57.27 million deal that is fully guaranteed and includes a fifth-year option on Thursday, July 23.
| Footballguys view: The no.1 overall pick is signed, and now we wait to see how long it takes for him to get into the starting lineup. The Raiders have Kirk Cousins as the seasoned veteran to likely begin the regular season as the starter. We imagine it won't take long for Mendoza to get out there. Perhaps in the middle of the season we'll see the rookie take over. |
Fernando Mendoza player page
Raiders | Jermod McCoy officially under contract Wed Jul 22, 04:48 PM
Updating a previous report, Las Vegas Raiders fourth-round draft choice CB Jermod McCoy signed a four-year contract with the Raiders Wednesday, July 22. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyJermod McCoy player page
Raiders | Jermod McCoy signing looming Wed Jul 22, 11:32 AM
Las Vegas Raiders fourth-round pick CB Jermod McCoy intends to sign his rookie contract Wednesday, July 22.
Link to storyJermod McCoy player page
Raiders | LV will 'sprinkle' first-team reps for Fernando Mendoza in camp Wed Jul 22, 12:08 AM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza will reportedly receive some first-team reps at quarterback during training camp, according to a source on Tuesday, July 21.
| Footballguys view: As SI.com's Albert Breer noted, Mendoza got about six weeks of work in the spring as a ramp-up to camp, and that time was spent largely on fundamentals. New head coach Klint Kubiak had Mendoza start a detailed progression in learning the scheme's footwork. The Raiders also drilled him on working from under center, something he didn't do much in college. Kirk Cousins handled most of the first-team reps. A report this week suggested the Raiders would prefer Cousins to start all year, although Mendoza could take over at some point if he picks things up quickly. |
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Raiders | Mike Washington 'occasionally' received first-team reps at OTAs Tue Jul 21, 04:58 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Mike Washington Jr. reportedly received occasional first-team reps at running back during the Raiders' offseason training program, according to a source on Tuesday, July 21.
| Footballguys view: According to McFadden, Washington has the potential to grow into a second option in the backfield, as he has a nice blend of size and speed. At Arkansas, he rushed for 1,070 yards, with 606 yards coming after first contact, and eight touchdowns. Washington also totaled 28 catches for 226 yards and a touchdown. HC Klint Kubiak expects Ashton Jeanty to have a heavy workload, but that shouldn't take away from Washington playing meaningful snaps. |
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