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Raiders | Mike Washington Jr. to have a role this season Thu Sep 3, 11:27 AM

According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, Mike Washington Jr. is going to "be a weapon in Las Vegas." Even after Ashton Jeanty returns from his sprained ankle, Rapoport said Washington will "be a thing this year. Not just in real football, but in fantasy football."

Footballguys view: Washington has been phenomenal this preseason. He's big, fast, and physical - and the rookie has flashed so much in camp that the team wants to get him involved. Even if Jeanty is at full strength, the Raiders should give him a breather from time to time by featuring Washington. He did have a bad fumbling and drop problem in college, so Washington has to clean that up if he's going to play up to his potential in the pros.

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Raiders | Optimism for RB Jeanty's Week 1 status Wed Sep 2, 04:05 PM

Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak said he's optimistic Ashton Jeanty (ankle) will play Week 1 against the Dolphins.

Footballguys view: The Raiders have kept things quiet about the status of Jeanty after his scary injury just a little over a week ago. All Fantasy GMs should be watching the practice status of Jeanty next week. If he has to miss time, the Raiders can turn to rookie RB Mike Washington Jr.. He had a fantastic preseason and training camp - so much so that the team may ease him in more even when Jeanty is fully healthy. Washington may be a 'what the heck' flex when Jeanty plays, and he could produce like an RB2 with upside if given a majority of the workload (if Jeanty has to miss time).

Raiders | QB Cousins named the starter Week 1 Wed Sep 2, 03:55 PM

Las Vegas Raiders named QB Kirk Cousins as the team's Week 1 starter.

Footballguys view: No surprise here. Fernando Mendoza, the no.1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, will likely take over sometime later this season (when the Raiders are out of contention or sooner). Cousins is a seasoned veteran who knows the Kubiak (Shanahan) system like the back of his hand (he came up under Mike Shanahan in Washington years ago). From a fantasy perspective, Cousins is likely to perform like a QB2.

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Raiders | Five signed to Las Vegas' practice squad Tue Sep 1, 12:09 AM

Free-agent RB Roman Hemby, RB Dare Ogunbowale, TE Albert Okwuegbunam, TE Chris Myarick, and WR Deven Thompkins were signed to the Las Vegas Raiders' practice squad on Monday, Aug. 31.

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Raiders | Darrell Luter joins team Mon Aug 31, 02:10 PM

Former San Francisco 49ers CB Darrell Luter Jr. was claimed off waivers by the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, Aug. 31.

Raiders | Las Vegas pares down roster ahead of deadline Sun Aug 30, 07:17 PM

Las Vegas Raiders QB Jacob Clark, TE Patrick Gurd, RB Roman Hemby, WR Shedrick Jackson, PK Kansei Matsuzawa and WR E.J. Williams were waived Saturday, Aug. 30. WR Phillip Dorsett II, WR Brandon X. Johnson, TE Chris Myarick, RB Dare Ogunbowale, TE Albert Okwuegbunam and WR Deven Thompkins were also released, while WR Chase Roberts was waived/injured. TE Carter Runyon (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/injured list with a designation to return, too.

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Raiders | Albert Okwuegbunam released Sun Aug 30, 02:18 PM

Las Vegas Raiders TE Albert Okwuegbunam was released Sunday, Aug. 30.

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Raiders | Dare Ogunbowale cut by Las Vegas Sun Aug 30, 01:55 PM

Las Vegas Raiders RB Dare Ogunbowale is being released by the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Aug. 30.

Footballguys view: This could be a good sign for Ashton Jeanty's Week 1 availability. Ogunbowale was the most experienced back on the roster, and would have been needed if the team expected to start rookie Mike Washington Jr. in Week 1 against Miami.

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Raiders | Patrick Gurd let go Sat Aug 29, 01:09 PM

Las Vegas Raiders FB Patrick Gurd was waived Saturday, Aug. 29, according to a source.

Raiders | Fernando Mendoza tosses pick Fri Aug 28, 05:27 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.

Footballguys view: Mendoza probably won't start Week 1 vs. Miami, but not because of his preseason interceptions. The team wants to wait until the team is settled and can give him a better environment to develop before starting the #1 pick. He is still worth drafting and stashing in 2QB/Superflex leagues, as he'll be starting sooner than later unless Kirk Cousins finds the Fountain of Youth.

Raiders | Mike Washington Jr. keeps rolling Fri Aug 28, 05:27 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.

Footballguys view: The possibility of Washington forcing a running back by committee in Las Vegas is upon us even though Ashton Jeanty could play in Week 1. Washington is a good bench stash to see what happens as he has earned his playing time with outstanding play in the preseason that showed off patience, vision, and footwork to go with his size and speed.

Raiders | Malik Benson could have role Fri Aug 28, 04:17 PM

Las Vegas Raiders WR Malik Benson has been a reliable option for both QB Kirk Cousins and QB Fernando Mendoza during training camp and appears to have a good chance to receive playing time during his rookie season, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Ryan McFadden.

Raiders | Mike Washington should have solid role Fri Aug 28, 04:15 PM

Las Vegas Raiders RB Mike Washington Jr. is expected to be used quite a bit on offense this season after showing he can handle an extended workload during the preseason, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Ryan McFadden.

Raiders | Ashton Jeanty is 'still on the mend' Fri Aug 28, 01:52 PM

Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle) is 'still on the mend,' according to head coach Klint Kubiak.

Footballguys view: Jeanty could be back for Week 1, but he is not a sure thing. His ADP needs to drop well into the second round to consider him now that the injury seal is broken and backup Mike Washington Jr. looks like he's good enough to force his way into a larger share of the workload than expected.

Raiders | Fernando Mendoza impresses teammates Fri Aug 28, 10:54 AM

Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza has impressed teammates with improved confidence. He hasn't been afraid of targeting tight windows, has a firmer grasp of the system, which resulted in better command of the offense. 'That's hard to do as a young guy,' C Tyler Linderbaum said. 'You're dealing with a lot of new things, a whole new offense. So seeing the growth in his command and operation, it's a good starting point.'

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.

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 | 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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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.