JOSH DUBOW
FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold rolls out to pass against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. The Jets will get back on the rookie quarterback roller coaster three years after trading up to take Darnold with the third pick. With New York holding the second selection in a quarterback-heavy draft, general manager Joe Douglas dealt Darnold to Carolina and now has his eyes on another potential franchise QB. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
NFL teams drafting, changing QBs at dizzying pace

By Josh Dubow Apr. 16, 2021 12:38 PM EDT
One after another, quarterbacks once believed to be franchise cornerstones

Raiders cut DL Maurice Hurst, Arden Key

By Josh Dubow Apr. 15, 2021 06:41 PM EDT
The Last Vegas Raiders cut two members of Jon Gruden's first draft class in his

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders free safety Karl Joseph celebrates a fumble recovery against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis. The Las Vegas Raiders are bringing former first-round safety Joseph back for a second stint with the franchise. The Raiders signed Joseph to a one-year contract on Friday, April 9, 2021, to add needed depth in the secondary. Joseph was drafted in the first round by the Raiders in 2016 but left to sign for one year as a free agent in Cleveland last offseason. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
Raiders bring back safety Karl Joseph for 2nd stint

By Josh Dubow Apr. 09, 2021 07:25 PM EDT
The Las Vegas Raiders are bringing former first-round safety Karl Joseph back

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 file photo, Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Kolton Miller (74) in the first second half of an NFL football game in Denver. The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to a contract extension with left tackle Kolton Miller that will keep him locked up through the 2025 season. The deal reached Tuesday, March 30, 2021 was announced by Miller's agents at Octagon Football. The contract includes the 2022 fifth-year option and three additional seasons and is worth $68.7 million.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Miller turned rough start to NFL career into big contract

By Josh Dubow Apr. 02, 2021 05:28 PM EDT
Kolton Miller heard the criticism as he struggled through his rookie season in

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2013, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) passes against the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. With the NFL increasing its season to 17 games for the first change in length of the season since going from 14 to 16 games in 1978, some records and milestones, including Manning's mark of 5,477 yards in the 2013 season could soon be threatened by even more players. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
NFL's move to 17 games could alter record books

By Josh Dubow Apr. 02, 2021 01:53 AM EDT
The NFL could finally see its first 2,000-yard receiver. The 5,000-yard passing

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 file photo, Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Kolton Miller (74) in the first second half of an NFL football game in Denver. The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to a contract extension with left tackle Kolton Miller that will keep him locked up through the 2025 season. The deal reached Tuesday, March 30, 2021 was announced by Miller's agents at Octagon Football. The contract includes the 2022 fifth-year option and three additional seasons and is worth $68.7 million.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Raiders agree to extension with LT Kolton Miller

By Josh Dubow Mar. 30, 2021 04:32 PM EDT
The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to a contract extension with left tackle

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle. The San Francisco 49ers have made a big move to grab their quarterback of the future by trading up with Miami for the No. 3 pick in next month's draft. Drafting a quarterback would likely lead to the end of Jimmy Garoppolo's tenure in San Francisco either in a trade this season or after a year if the Niners opt to keep a veteran to help ease the transition for a rookie QB. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)
With blockbuster trade, 49ers go all-in on rookie QB

By Josh Dubow Mar. 29, 2021 05:45 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — For San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, the

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle. The San Francisco 49ers have made a big move to grab their quarterback of the future by trading up with Miami for the No. 3 pick in next month's draft. Drafting a quarterback would likely lead to the end of Jimmy Garoppolo's tenure in San Francisco either in a trade this season or after a year if the Niners opt to keep a veteran to help ease the transition for a rookie QB. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)
49ers trade up to acquire No. 3 pick from Dolphins

By Josh Dubow Mar. 26, 2021 02:04 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have made a big move to grab

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders free safety Lamarcus Joyner (29) plays against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas, in this Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, file photo. Whether it was Kansas City getting rid of banged-up and expensive starting offensive tackles Mitchell Schwartz and Eric Fisher, or the Raiders cutting ties with Lamarcus Joyner and Tyrell Williams, veterans around the league have been sent to the chopping block. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)
Lower cap leads to more cuts than usual in NFL

By Josh Dubow Mar. 24, 2021 01:41 PM EDT
If it seemed as if NFL teams have been shedding contracts nearly as fast as

FILE - San Francisco 49ers cornerback K'Waun Williams plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, in this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, file photo. The San Francisco 49ers have brought back another key piece for their roster, agreeing to a one-year deal to retain slot cornerback K'Waun Williams. A person familiar with the deal said the sides agreed to the deal on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, after Williams considered offers from several other teams. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hadn't been announced. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
AP source: Slot CB K'Waun Williams returns to 49ers

By Josh Dubow Mar. 24, 2021 12:43 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have brought back another

FILE - San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) plays during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team in Glendale, Ariz., in this Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, file photo. The 49ers locked up their biggest potential free agent for the long term by agreeing to give star left tackle Trent Williams the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman. Williams' agents at Elite Loyalty Sports say the deal agreed to early Wednesday morning, March 17, 2021, will pay Williams $138.1 million over the next six years, surpassing the $138 million deal David Bakhtiari got from during last season. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Free agency gave 49ers' Williams money, happiness

By Josh Dubow Mar. 24, 2021 02:28 AM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When Trent Williams was sitting out the 2019 season

FILE - In this Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 file photo, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) runs against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas. Marcus Mariota has agreed to take a pay cut to remain as backup quarterback for a second season for the Las Vegas Raiders, Tuesday, March 23, 2021. (AP Photo/David Becker, File)
Mariota returning to Raiders after taking pay cut

By Josh Dubow Mar. 23, 2021 09:20 PM EDT
Marcus Mariota agreed to take a pay cut on Tuesday to remain as backup

49ers agree to 1-year deals with Tartt, Wilson

By Josh Dubow Mar. 22, 2021 05:00 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers agreed to bring back safety

Raiders give 3-year contract to C Andre James

By Josh Dubow Mar. 22, 2021 04:00 PM EDT
The Las Vegas Raiders showed their confidence in center Andre James by giving

FILE - In this Dec. 14, 2020, file photo, Baltimore Ravens' Yannick Ngakoue (91) rushes the passer during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland. The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to a two-year contract with edge rusher Ngakoue in a deal they hope fills the void created by the Khalil Mack trade in 2018. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Raiders counting on Nagkoue to spark struggling pass rush

By Josh Dubow Mar. 19, 2021 04:54 PM EDT
Building a fearsome pass rush has been coach Jon Gruden’s white whale ever

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 file photo, Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack (51) works during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta. Former Pro Bowl center Alex Mack is reuniting with coach Kyle Shanahan after signing a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers announced the three-year deal with Mack on Thursday, March 18, 2021 one day after agreeing to give left tackle Trent Williams a $138.1 million, six-year deal to remain in San Francisco.(AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
49ers sign 6-time Pro Bowl C Alex Mack to 3-year deal

By Josh Dubow Mar. 18, 2021 08:19 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Six-time Pro Bowl center Alex Mack is reuniting with

FILE - Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake (41) dives over the line for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, file photo. The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to a two-year deal worth up to $14.5 million with free agent running back Kenyan Drake to complement starter Josh Jacobs. A person familiar with the deal says Drake will be guaranteed $11 million under the deal agreed to on Thursday, March 18, 2021. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been announced. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
AP source: Raiders agree to 2-year deal with Kenyan Drake

By Josh Dubow Mar. 18, 2021 03:31 PM EDT
The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to a two-year deal worth up to $14.5 million

FILE - Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown (15) runs against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas, in this Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, file photo. The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to a one-year contract with free agent receiver John Brown to replace the departing Nelson Agholor. A person familiar with the deal says the sides agreed on the deal Wednesday, March 21, 2021. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract hadn't been signed. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)
AP source: Raiders sign WR John Brown to 1-year deal

By Josh Dubow Mar. 17, 2021 12:26 PM EDT
The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to one-year contracts with free agent

FILE - San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, file photo. The San Francisco 49ers locked up their biggest potential free agent for the long term by agreeing to give star left tackle Trent Williams the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman. Williams' agents at Elite Loyalty Sports say the deal agreed to early Wednesday morning, March 17, 2021, will pay Williams $138.1 million over the next six years, surpassing the $138 million deal David Bakhtiari got from during last season. (AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart, File)
49ers hand Trent Williams richest contract ever at OL

By Josh Dubow Mar. 17, 2021 09:57 AM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers locked up their biggest

Ravens agree to deals to keep Wolfe, Bowser

By Josh Dubow Mar. 16, 2021 07:38 PM EDT
The Baltimore Ravens agreed to a four-year contract with linebacker Tyus Bowser