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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) is tackled by Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Gerri Green, top, cornerback Amik Robertson, bottom, and defensive tackle Gerald McCoy during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Gerald McCoy impresses Raiders in 1st game since 2019

By Josh Dubow Aug. 30, 2021 02:01 PM EDT

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 second stint as coach, waiving defensive linemen Maurice Hurst and Arden Key...

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 him a three-year contract less than a week after trading away starter Rodney...

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

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

Defense a priority for Raiders in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 05:08 PM EST
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (8-8) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: WR Nelson Agholor, DT Maliek Collins, DT Johnathan Hankins, LB Nicholas Morrow, DE...

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) warms up before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders 12/26/2020

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FILE - In this April 11, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders defensive coordinator Paul Guenther attends an NFL local Pro Day at the team's football facility in Alameda, Calif. The Las Vegas Raiders fired Guenther after he failed to make any significant improvement for the unit in nearly three full seasons on the job. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Raiders fire defensive coordinator Paul Guenther

By Josh Dubow Dec. 13, 2020 10:23 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) misses a catch while covered by Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Raiders fire Guenther after defense's dismal outing vs Colts

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New York Jets' Denzel Mims, right, runs from Las Vegas Raiders' Nick Kwiatkoski during the first half an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Las Vegas Raiders at New York Jets 12/6/2020

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Las Vegas Raiders at Atlanta Falcons 11/29/2020

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New Orleans Saints cornerback Janoris Jenkins breaks up a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. The Saints won 24-9. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Raiders looking to finish strong, make run at playoffs

By Paul Newberry Nov. 27, 2020 03:16 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Raiders' performance improves even if record hasn't

By Josh Dubow Nov. 25, 2020 06:59 PM EST

Raiders RT Sam Young, Chiefs WR Watkins among inactives

By Greg Beacham Nov. 22, 2020 07:43 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Right tackle Sam Young is inactive for the Las Vegas Raiders in their AFC West showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. ...

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Raiders activate 7 defensive players from COVID-19 list

By Josh Dubow Nov. 21, 2020 04:41 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders strong safety Jeff Heath (38) runs after making an interception against against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Raiders' shorthanded D has 'daunting task' vs. Chiefs

By Josh Dubow Nov. 19, 2020 05:56 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes as Carolina Panthers defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (97) applies pressure during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Raiders may need to repeat aggressive style to beat Chiefs

By Josh Dubow Nov. 19, 2020 05:27 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Raiders add 7 more players to COVID-19 list

By Josh Dubow Nov. 18, 2020 05:33 PM EST

Fans wearing face masks to help protect against the spread of the coronavirus cheer during Game 1 of the Korean Series, the Korea Baseball Organization's championship round, between Doosan Bears and NC Dinos at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. South Korea says it will tighten social distancing rules in the greater Seoul area and some parts of eastern Gangwon province to try to suppress a coronavirus resurgence there. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
The Latest: Golden Boot winner Diego Rossi in quarantine

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2020 11:50 AM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) rushes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Derek Carr adds running threat for Raiders this season

By Josh Dubow Nov. 05, 2020 04:06 AM EST