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Fans cheer during the third day of the NFL draft Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
New Raiders regime pleased with first draft process

By W.g. Ramirez Apr. 30, 2022 09:42 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — First-time general manager Dave Ziegler and new coach Josh McDaniels

Las Vegas Raiders fans cheer during the third round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Raiders take Dylan Parham with their first pick of NFL draft

By W.g. Ramirez Apr. 29, 2022 11:05 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dylan Parham almost missed the biggest moment of his football career

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. The Raiders have given Carr a three-year contract extension, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press. The extension is worth $121.5 million, the person said, speaking Wednesday, April 13, 2022, on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File0
Quarterback Derek Carr gets 3-year extension from Raiders

By W.g. Ramirez Apr. 13, 2022 11:58 AM EDT
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Through a season of turmoil, Derek Carr performed at his best.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams speaks during a news conference with the NFL football team Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Adams excited to join Raiders, reunite with college QB Carr

By W.g. Ramirez Mar. 22, 2022 07:53 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Davante Adams’ third-grade yearbook photo was taken in a Charles

Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia motions towards the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
Raiders coach Bisaccia making case to remove interim tag

By W.g. Ramirez Jan. 11, 2022 08:47 PM EST
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Rich Bisaccia had just completed his first game as interim

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Carlson's FG as OT expires sends Raiders into postseason

By W.g. Ramirez Jan. 10, 2022 12:31 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — It seemed only fitting the Las Vegas Raiders needed every second of

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) runs off the field after his team defeated the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Carr's knack for game-winning drives has Raiders in hunt

By W.g. Ramirez Jan. 07, 2022 02:33 AM EST
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Derek Carr practiced game-winning drives over and over when he

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks to pass against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Career start No. 127 the biggest of them all for Derek Carr

By W.g. Ramirez Jan. 06, 2022 02:40 AM EST
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Derek Carr has started 126 games during his eight-year NFL

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Raiders cling to playoff hopes with 17-13 win over Denver

W.g. Ramirez Dec. 26, 2021 07:18 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — With the Raiders trailing by six points at halftime Sunday, Josh

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) runs against Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Raiders DE Maxx Crosby fulfilling his potential in 3rd year

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 24, 2021 02:02 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Maxx Crosby wasn't popular in high school, struggled with his focus

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) scores past Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Optimistic Renfrow shines bright in Raiders' gloomy season

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 14, 2021 05:27 PM EST
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — While plenty has gone wrong for the Las Vegas Raiders this

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) runs against Washington Football Team outside linebacker Cole Holcomb (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Third-down woes continue to haunt Raiders in critical losses

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 05, 2021 09:05 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A stagnant offense that continues to struggle on third downs

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DeSean Jackson (1) catches a pass for a touchdown as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (26) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Jackson and Carr have found rhythm in time for Raiders

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 02, 2021 09:03 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — DeSean Jackson has tormented NFC East teams for years, having

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) scores a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Bengals snap skid, topple slumping Raiders 32-13

By W.g. Ramirez Nov. 21, 2021 07:25 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon asked his teammates

Slow starts once again haunting Raiders during skid

W.g. Ramirez Nov. 18, 2021 02:41 AM EST
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders’ offense has the potential to be

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DeSean Jackson (1) catches a pass over Kansas City Chiefs free safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Jackson fumbles chance to play hero's role in Raiders debut

By W.g. Ramirez Nov. 15, 2021 01:25 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — DeSean Jackson fumbled the chance to be a playmaker in his Las

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) breaks a tackle by New York Giants' Adoree' Jackson (22) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Raiders need running game to balance offense vs Chiefs

By W.g. Ramirez Nov. 12, 2021 05:19 PM EST
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Interim Raiders coach Rich Bisaccia has said it will

DeSean Jackson feels he's right fit for reeling Raiders

By W.g. Ramirez Nov. 10, 2021 09:10 PM EST
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — DeSean Jackson said the first time he attended an NFL

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) makes a catch against Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Steven Nelson (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Jones' wide receiver role expands to starter for Raiders

By W.g. Ramirez Nov. 05, 2021 02:03 AM EDT
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones has been

Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III makes an initial appearance in Las Vegas Justice Court in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021. Ruggs is facing charges relating to a fiery vehicle crash early Tuesday in Las Vegas that left a woman dead and Ruggs and his female passenger injured. Photo is taken through a glass window. The team released Ruggs just hours after the crash. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP, Pool)
Derek Carr: Henry Ruggs III needs to be loved right now

By W.g. Ramirez Nov. 03, 2021 09:07 PM EDT
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Derek Carr said Henry Ruggs III needs to be loved right