Clelin Ferrell
FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs (11) runs in for a touchdown on a pass reception against Southern Mississippi during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The Los Angeles Raiders selected Ruggs in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Raiders get QB Derek Carr playmakers in draft

By Josh Dubow Apr. 25, 2020 08:12 PM EDT

Bryan Edwards talks to the media at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Raiders draft playmakers with 1st 2 picks in third round

By Josh Dubow Apr. 24, 2020 11:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 1970, file photo, Gene UpShaw poses when he was playing left guard for the Oakland Raiders. Al Davis found one of the key building blocks for the Raiders at overlooked Texas A&I University when he drafted Upshaw 17th overall in 1967. Upshaw became a stalwart at left guard on Oakland's overpowering line, helping the franchise win two Super Bowl titles on the way to the Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/File)
Raiders' draft history ranges from Upshaw to Russell

By Josh Dubow Apr. 21, 2020 01:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas, top, is tackled by Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Cory Littleton during the second half of an NFL football game in Los Angeles. The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed with free agent linebacker Cory Littleton on a three-year contract. A person familiar with the contract says the sides came to agreement on the deal to give the Raiders a major upgrade at linebacker. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract can't be signed until the start of the new league year on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Raiders target defense early in free agency

By Josh Dubow Mar. 18, 2020 06:25 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders fans in "The Black Hole" watch their team walk off the field at the end of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars n Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Gruden: NFL apologized for blown call in Raiders loss

By Josh Dubow Dec. 16, 2019 06:38 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) scrambles away from Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa, left, as he looks for a receiver during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Raiders bid farewell to Oakland in game vs. Jaguars

By Josh Dubow Dec. 12, 2019 01:46 PM EST

Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Raiders finale in Oakland about nostalgia not playoffs

By Josh Dubow Dec. 09, 2019 04:56 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs against Oakland Raiders free safety D.J. Swearinger (21) and defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Tennessee Titans at Oakland Raiders 12/8/2019

Dec. 08, 2019 04:49 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Jumping right in: Rookies make big impact on NFL season

By Josh Dubow Dec. 06, 2019 05:06 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ryan Finley, front, is sacked by Oakland Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Rookie Maxx Crosby emerging as pass rusher for Raiders

By Josh Dubow Nov. 21, 2019 05:19 PM EST

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Raiders look to keep rolling on road vs. Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 21, 2019 04:53 PM EST

Oakland Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen is greeted by fans after making an interception late in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Oakland won the game 17-10. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Raiders sweep 3-game homestand to get into playoff race

By Josh Dubow Nov. 18, 2019 06:27 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon, right, carries as Oakland Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) reaches for him during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Healthy and happy, Ferrell starting to pay off for Raiders

By Michael Wagaman Nov. 14, 2019 07:43 PM EST

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates after the Raiders defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 26-24 in an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Raiders seek to avoid letdown vs. winless Bengals

By Josh Dubow Nov. 14, 2019 01:10 PM EST

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs runs on the way to a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Late Carr rally, defensive stop put Raiders in playoff hunt

By Josh Dubow Nov. 08, 2019 03:34 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) is sacked by Oakland Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Raiders rally to beat Chargers 26-24

By Josh Dubow Nov. 07, 2019 11:38 PM EST

Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden gestures before the team's NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Los Angeles Chargers at Oakland Raiders 11/7/2019

Nov. 07, 2019 08:04 PM EST

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) runs for a touchdown past Detroit Lions defensive back Miles Killebrew during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Raiders rookie class making big impact in 1st half of season

By Josh Dubow Nov. 05, 2019 05:16 PM EST

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) celebrates with quarterback Derek Carr, right, after they connected on a touchdown pass against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Raiders rebound in year 2 under Gruden to become contenders

By Josh Dubow Nov. 04, 2019 07:50 PM EST

Houston Texans cornerback Lonnie Johnson (32) breaks up a pass intended for Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Oakland Raiders at Houston Texans 10/27/2019

Oct. 27, 2019 04:38 PM EDT