Lamarcus Joyner
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

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) runs with a touchdown reception against the Detroit Lions during the first quarter of an NFL football game, in Nashville, Tenn. On Monday, March 15, 2021, the Jets agreed to a deal with former Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen, File)
WR Corey Davis came to Jets with belief Darnold 'is the guy'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 23, 2021 01:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carl Lawson (58) keeps watch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, in Cleveland. On Monday, March 15, 2021, the Jets agreed to terms on a three-year deal with former Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carl Lawson, according to a person with direct knowledge of the move. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Lawson says videos of Jets' Saleh fired him up to come to NY

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 18, 2021 06:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2020, file photo, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott throws a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys and Prescott have finally agreed on a contract two years after negotiations began with the star quarterback. The team the agreement was reached Monday, March 8, 2021, with further details to be announced. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Recent history of free agency shows it's a cautionary tale

By Josh Dubow Mar. 11, 2021 12:39 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Trent Brown (77) protects a gap in the offensive line during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, in Oakland, Calif. Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock says the “jury is still out” on whether highly paid right tackle Trent Brown will be back in 2021 after being limited by injuries in his first two seasons with the team. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)
AP Source: Raiders trading Trent Brown back to Patriots

By Josh Dubow Mar. 09, 2021 05:03 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts scratches his head on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Philly Special gives way to QB quagmire for Doug Pederson

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 05, 2021 02:15 AM EST

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a reception against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
TE Darren Waller closes in on Tim Brown's Raiders record

By Josh Dubow Jan. 01, 2021 04:12 PM EST

Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) tackles Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jason Witten (82) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
Jason Witten set to break all-time games mark for tight ends

By Josh Dubow Dec. 31, 2020 02:49 AM EST

CORRECTS DATE Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) carries against New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Kansas City Chiefs at New Orleans Saints 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 04:36 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) warms up before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Indianapolis Colts at Las Vegas Raiders 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 03:32 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Jacobs, Brown, Abram questionable for Raiders vs. Colts

By Josh Dubow Dec. 11, 2020 04:51 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker (43) hits Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. Carr through an interception on the play. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Raiders look to get offense going after dud vs. Falcons

By Josh Dubow Dec. 02, 2020 06:50 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker (43) hits Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. Carr through an interception on the play. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Gruden compares lopsided Raiders loss to oral surgery

By Josh Dubow Nov. 30, 2020 07:14 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson throws a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
The Latest: Wake Forest pausing football activities

By The Associated Press Nov. 28, 2020 12:38 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) tries to break a tackle by Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cory Littleton (42) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Raiders getting at least 1 starter back from COVID list

By Josh Dubow Nov. 27, 2020 05:47 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

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 fall short at end in prime-time showdown vs. Chiefs

By Josh Dubow Nov. 23, 2020 05:42 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 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