Alex Leatherwood
Las Vegas Raiders fans cheer during the third round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 28, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Raiders don't overreach, emphasize improving defense

By Mark Anderson Apr. 29, 2023 10:05 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws under pressure from Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Raiders waive former 1st-round pick Johnathan Abram

By Mark Anderson Nov. 08, 2022 05:54 PM EST

Chicago Bears' Eddie Jackson reacts after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Packers look to continue their recent mastery of Bears

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 03:23 PM EDT

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus watches warm ups before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears hope improvement on offense continues in Green Bay

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 14, 2022 07:43 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) participates in drills during a combined NFL practice with the Dallas Cowboys at the Los Angeles Rams' practice facility in Costa Mesa, Calif. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Herbert eager for Chargers to open season vs. Raiders

By Joe Reedy Sep. 08, 2022 07:22 PM EDT

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith smiles on the bench during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Chicago. The Bears won 19-14. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears' Smith says he's focused on season, not contract talks

By Andrew Seligman Aug. 31, 2022 08:35 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders running back Brittain Brown (38) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Coach McDaniels pleased with Raiders' opening roster

By W.g. Ramirez Aug. 31, 2022 06:10 PM EDT

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood looks up during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Aug. 14, 2022, in Las Vegas. The Raiders waived Leatherwood on Tuesday, Aug. 30, the third of the club's three first-round draft picks in 2020-21 to get dumped before the end of their second season. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Bears claim OL Alex Leatherwood off waivers from Las Vegas

Aug. 31, 2022 04:01 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Josh Rosen (19) passes the ball as Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Renell Wren (98) applies pressure during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Raiders' Leatherwood, Browns' Rosen among wave of NFL cuts

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 30, 2022 07:02 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. The Raiders have traded Mullen to the cornerback-needy Arizona Cardinals for a conditional draft pick on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, file)
Raiders trade CB Trayvon Mullen to Cardinals for draft pick

By Josh Dubow Aug. 30, 2022 04:27 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr warms up before an NFL preseason football game, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Raiders hoping 2nd stint for McDaniels bring success

By Josh Dubow Aug. 23, 2022 02:54 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels watches the team warm up before an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 20, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
New coach, addition of Adams biggest moves for Raiders

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2022 10:04 AM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Travon Walker (44) during the first half of the NFL football exhibition Hall of Fame Game, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Raiders coach McDaniels searching for dependable O-line

By W.g. Ramirez Aug. 16, 2022 08:12 PM EDT

Raiders offensive lineman Denzelle Good retires at age 31

By Josh Dubow Jul. 25, 2022 05:48 PM EDT
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Denzelle Good has been placed on the reserve retired list, leaving a potential hole in the weakest part of the team's offense. ...

Sandra Douglass Morgan, left, speaks beside Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis during a news conference announcing Morgan as the new president of the Raiders NFL football team Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Raiders set to open 1st training camp under McDaniels

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 10:10 AM EDT

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 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

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) plays against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. The Las Vegas Raiders are declining the fifth-year options on all three of their 2019 first-round picks as the new regime doesn't want to commit to players inherited on the roster. General manager Dave Ziegler announced Friday, April 29, 2022, that the team will let defensive end Clelin Ferrell, running back Josh Jacobs and safety Johnathan Abram play out the final year of their rookie contracts instead of extending them through 2023. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Raiders decline options on three 2019 1st-round picks

By Josh Dubow Apr. 29, 2022 04:22 PM EDT

FILE - Dave Ziegler, of the Denver Broncos NFL football team, poses Aug. 4, 2011, in Englewood, Colo. As a first-time general manager, Ziegler knows his tenure with the Las Vegas Raiders will be judged heavily on how well he handles the draft. (AP Photo/File)
Raiders GM embraces draft pressure despite no high pick

By Josh Dubow Apr. 22, 2022 06:27 PM EDT

FILE - Dave Ziegler, of the Denver Broncos NFL football team, poses Aug. 4, 2011, in Englewood, Colo. As a first-time general manager, Ziegler knows his tenure with the Las Vegas Raiders will be judged heavily on how well he handles the draft. (AP Photo/File)
Raiders head into drafts with no picks until 3rd round

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 01:56 PM EDT