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Raiders | Ankle issue for Keyron Crawford Thu Aug 27, 11:17 PM
Las Vegas Raiders DE Keyron Crawford (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to story Raiders | Jalen Nailor targeted four times Thu Aug 27, 10:37 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Jalen Nailor caught two of his four targets for 13 yards during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 27.
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Raiders | Fernando Mendoza tosses pick Thu Aug 27, 10:26 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza completed seven of his 14 pass attempts for 57 yards and an interception during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to story Raiders | Tre Tucker catches three passes Thu Aug 27, 10:08 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Tre Tucker caught all three of his targets for 25 yards during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 27.
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Raiders | One grab for Brock Bowers Thu Aug 27, 09:42 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers caught one of his two targets for six yards during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to story Raiders | Germie Bernard snags TD Thu Aug 27, 09:16 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Germie Bernard caught one of his two targets for 13 yards and a touchdown during the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to story Raiders | Mike Washington Jr. keeps rolling Thu Aug 27, 09:08 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Mike Washington Jr. rushed eight times for 49 yards during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to story Raiders | Kirk Cousins plays it safe it finale Thu Aug 27, 08:41 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins completed eight of his 11 passes for 51 yards during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 27.
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Raiders | Kubiak says Ashton Jeanty is on the mend Tue Aug 25, 03:58 PM
The injury to Ashton Jeanty was apparently not as serious as initially feared, as it was reported that he was diagnosed with a sprained ankle after going down during practice over the weekend. In his Tuesday press conference, head coach Klint Kubiak declined to give any specifics about Jeanty or the nature of his injury, saying simply that Jeanty is "on the mend."
| Footballguys view: Asked if there has been discussion about Jeanty possibly starting the season on injured reserve, Kubiak again said only that Jeanty is "on the mend." He did, however, give a clue that Jeanty's injury is not too serious when he smiled and noted "the power of prayer," in reference to the team coming together, taking a knee, and sharing a moment after Jeanty left the field. Jeanty did not practice on Tuesday. If the Raiders were to put Jeanty on injured reserve at the time of roster cuts, then he would be eligible to return after four weeks. |
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Raiders | More on Ashton Jeanty Tue Aug 25, 10:02 AM
Updating previous reports, Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty's (ankle) injury is believed to be an ankle sprain that is more low than high. There is a chance he's unavailable for Week 1.
| Footballguys view: While Jeanty playing Week 1 against the Dolphins seems overly optimistic at this point, the outlook is clearly improving. Jeanty will certainly sit out Thursday's preseason finale versus the 49ers, and, as CBSSports.com suggests, his status for the start of the regular season will be determined by his ability to get back on the practice field over the next two weeks. It's safe to say we'll all be tracking that closely. Meanwhile, rookie Mike Washington would be in line to serve as the Raiders' feature back if Jeanty ends up sitting out Week 1. |
Raiders | Noah Brown cut Mon Aug 24, 03:10 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Noah Brown was released Monday, Aug. 24.
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Raiders | Sprained ankle for Ashton Jeanty Sun Aug 23, 11:02 PM
Updating a previous report, Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle) is believed to have suffered a sprained ankle, and while he will miss time, it is not considered a long-term injury, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: While the news is positive, Jeanty is injured. He's going to miss time. The question is how much. Footballguys injury analyst Adam Hutchison suspects a high-ankle sprain. If so, a four-week absence would be the best-case scenario. The worst-case outcome could be that Jeanty is sidelined seven to eight weeks. It's still wise to lay off Jeanty in ongoing -- or looming -- drafts, at least until we have more information. It would also be wise not to react by overpaying for rookie Mike Washington Jr. In the meantime, stay tuned; we'll have more as developments warrant. |
Raiders | Kirk Cousins continues to take most first-team reps Sun Aug 23, 05:48 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins continues to take a majority of the first-team reps in practice, ahead of rookie No. 1 overall pick QB Fernando Mendoza.
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Raiders | Ashton Jeanty leaves practice early, serious injury feared Sun Aug 23, 05:41 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (knee) left practice early Sunday, Aug. 23, after suffered an apparent right knee injury. He was attempting a diving catch during the team period, he landed awkwardly, and he was helped off the field by trainers. He also unable to put any pressure on the right leg.
| Footballguys view: The team took a knee and by some accounts some prayers were made. It's not clear yet the nature of the injury, but fantasy drafts are still going on and we aren't scheduled to hear from head coach Klint Kubiak until Tuesday. If you are drafting before we get a clear update, backup RB Mike Washington Jr has been a preseason sensation and should be on your radar around the 7th round, while that is also the earliest you should consider Jeanty, with an emphasis on the conservative side of risk/reward here. We will keep you updated as soon as we know more about this developing situation. |
Raiders | Chigozie Anusiem placed on injured reserve Sat Aug 22, 04:23 PM
Las Vegas Raiders CB Chigozie Anusiem (knee) was placed on the reserve/injured list, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to story Raiders | Fernando Mendoza struggles Thursday Fri Aug 21, 04:45 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.
| Footballguys view: Mendoza's pick six was regrettable, but Klint Kubiak is still changing his tune about who the Week 1 quarterback will be, leaving it much more open than he did earlier in the summer. If you are going to draft a Raiders quarterback, it should be Mendoza, and we should project the offense with Mendoza playing most or all of the games. So far, it looks like that is no reason to be lower on the offense than we would be if it looked like Kirk Cousins was going to start a significant number of games. |
Raiders | Las Vegas may keep three QBs on the roster Fri Aug 21, 01:04 PM
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said his staff has been discussing the idea of keeping three quarterbacks on the roster.
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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.
| Footballguys view: Washington is moving up fantasy draft boards with each passing week and big run in the preseason. Ashton Jeanty is still worth a pick at ADP near the 1-2 turn of drafts on the hopes that the Raiders running game becomes functional under Klint Kubiak, but Washington has exceeded expectations already, showing patience, vision, and footwork to get his rare size/speed combination into play at the second and third levels. He is one of the most valuable backups to take in redraft leagues and his dynasty value is definitely into the first round of remaining rookie drafts. |
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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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.
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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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