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FILE - Southern California lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker participates in the school's pro day football workout for NFL scouts in Los Angeles, in this Wednesday, March 24, 2021, file photo. The Las Vegas Raiders spent the free agency period dismantling their offensive line and mostly ignoring the secondary. Now heading into the NFL draft, those are the two spots that appear to be the most urgent needs for the Raiders to fill starting with pick No. 17 in the first round. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Raiders likely to target tackle, secondary in upcoming draft

By Josh Dubow Apr. 23, 2021 02:42 PM EDT

File-This Dec. 15, 2019, file photo shows then Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas. Marinelli doesn’t have much time to fix all the problems on the Las Vegas Raiders defense. He was promoted from defensive line coach to interim defensive coordinator after Paul Guenther was fired on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, and has just three days to make his mark before the Raiders host the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Marinelli has little time to fix Raiders defensive woes

By Josh Dubow Dec. 15, 2020 06:16 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. The Las Vegas Raiders sent all five starting offensive linemen home as part of coronavirus contact tracing after right tackle Trent Brown was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list with a positive test. The Raiders held practice on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 without their starting five as they prepare for Sunday’s home game against Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)
Raiders send starting O-line home after Brown's COVID test

By Josh Dubow Oct. 21, 2020 05:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders general manager Mike Mayock stands with coach Jon Gruden before the team's NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. Mayock's first rookie class as general manager of the Raiders was an extremely productive one. Whether this year's class can perform in similar fashion could help determine whether the Raiders can be a playoff contender in the AFC in their first season in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
Raiders bring back T Sam Young, place LB Tanner Muse on IR

By Josh Dubow Sep. 06, 2020 07:07 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones stretches during an NFL football training camp practice Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, in Henderson, Nev. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP, Pool)
Zay Jones trying to crack Raiders' deep receiver rotation

By W.g. Ramirez Aug. 26, 2020 04:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders general manager Mike Mayock stands with coach Jon Gruden before the team's NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. Mayock's first rookie class as general manager of the Raiders was an extremely productive one. Whether this year's class can perform in similar fashion could help determine whether the Raiders can be a playoff contender in the AFC in their first season in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
Mayock preaches patience for Raiders rookies

By Josh Dubow Aug. 26, 2020 02:45 AM EDT

Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs with the ball as Denver Broncos inside linebacker Todd Davis (51) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos beat Raiders 16-15 to keep rival from playoffs

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 29, 2019 08:12 PM EST

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) is met by Gorilla Nilla in "The Black Hole" at the end of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Raiders close out Oakland tenure with late-game collapse

By Josh Dubow Dec. 15, 2019 09:30 PM EST

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) gestures during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Raiders offense looks to get out of recent rut

By Josh Dubow Dec. 04, 2019 08:00 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

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Detroit Lions at Oakland Raiders 11/3/2019

Nov. 03, 2019 04:37 PM EST

49ers WR Marquise Goodwin sidelined after missing practice

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2019 12:22 PM EDT
San Francisco will be without receiver Marquise Goodwin against Carolina on Sunday after he missed two days of practice this week dealing with an undisclosed...

Oakland Raiders fans cheer outside Lambeau Field before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Oakland Raiders at Green Bay Packers 10/20/2019

Oct. 20, 2019 11:59 AM EDT

Raiders release receiver J.J. Nelson

Oct. 10, 2019 05:12 PM EDT
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders have cut wide receiver J.J. Nelson after he missed three of the past four games with injuries. Oakland...

Oakland Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) scrambles, but Seattle Seahawks linebacker Cody Barton (57) makes the tackle during the first half of an NFL football preseason game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Raiders place QB Nathan Peterman, CB Isaiah Johnson on IR

By Josh Dubow Sep. 02, 2019 05:26 PM EDT

Raiders place DT Justin Ellis on season-ending IR

By Josh Dubow Aug. 31, 2019 08:13 PM EDT
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders placed defensive tackle Justin Ellis on season-ending injured reserve with a knee injury Saturday and cut two undrafted...

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson kneels on the field as he stretches before an NFL football preseason game against the Oakland Raiders, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Oakland Raiders at Seattle Seahawks 8/29/2019

Aug. 29, 2019 10:05 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) warms up Prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oakland Raiders at Arizona Cardinals 8/15/2019

Aug. 15, 2019 07:37 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown warms up during an official team activity at the NFL football team's headquarters in Alameda, Calif., Tuesday, May 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Gruden challenges Antonio Brown during Raiders offseason

By Josh Dubow May. 29, 2019 03:26 AM EDT