Raiders place DE Malcolm Koonce on injured reserve because of a knee injury
6 months, 1 week ago

Raiders place DE Malcolm Koonce on injured reserve because of a knee injury

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce was placed on injured reserve Saturday because of a knee injury, meaning he will miss at least the first four games of the season, including Las Vegas’ Sunday contest at the Los Angeles Chargers. The club also signed defensive end Charles Snowden to the active roster and activated cornerback Sam Webb from the practice squad. Robinson played in six games and started two last season, totaling eight tackles and a sack. He played especially well in the second half of last season in which he made all eight of his career-high sacks beginning Nov. 5 against the New York Giants.

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Raiders DE Charles Snowden arrested on suspicion of DUI
3 months ago

Raiders DE Charles Snowden arrested on suspicion of DUI

New York Times  

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or a controlled or prohibited substance Tuesday, according to Las Vegas Justice Court records. According to a report from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded about a “suspicious vehicle” at about 11:30 p.m. local time Monday, and upon arrival …

Raiders sign QB Carter Bradley to active roster and place RB Zamir White on season-ending IR
3 months ago

Raiders sign QB Carter Bradley to active roster and place RB Zamir White on season-ending IR

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders signed quarterback Carter Bradley, who had been on the team’s practice squad, to the active roster Tuesday and placed running back Zamir White on season-ending injured reserve. Promoting Bradley is a sign of the Raiders’ concern that starting quarterback Aidan O’Connell won’t play in Monday night’s home game against the Atlanta Falcons. Players …

Bo Nix efficient again as Broncos complete season sweep of Raiders: Key takeaways
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bo Nix efficient again as Broncos complete season sweep of Raiders: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Nick Kosmider, Vic Tafur, Tashan Reed and Chris Licata The good times kept rolling for Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, securing a 29-19 win at Allegiant Stadium to improve to 7-5 and sweep their regular season series against the Las Vegas Raiders for the first time since 2014. The Raiders led 13-9 at halftime despite Minshew’s …

How did the Raiders roster get so bad? A series of unfortunate events
3 months, 3 weeks ago

How did the Raiders roster get so bad? A series of unfortunate events

New York Times  

As the losses pile up, the buzzword around the Las Vegas Raiders the last couple of weeks has been communication. As in, the 2-8 Raiders don’t have as much talent as their opponents, a point made abundantly clear during this six-game losing streak, thanks to a bad job of roster-building the last couple of years. The team had one big …

Rams vs. Las Vegas Raiders: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams vs. Las Vegas Raiders: How to watch, prediction and betting odds

LA Times  

The 1-4 Rams aim to repeat last season’s feat, when they came out of an off week and turned around their season en route to a playoff berth. Star receiver Cooper Kupp practiced this week and appeared on track to return from an ankle injury that has sidelined him for three games. Offensive lineman Joe Noteboom, who was limited this …

Raiders DE Malcolm Koonce to undergo season-ending knee surgery: Sources
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Raiders DE Malcolm Koonce to undergo season-ending knee surgery: Sources

New York Times  

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce will undergo season-ending knee surgery next week, according to a league and team source. Koonce suffered the injury during practice ahead of the Raiders’ Week 1 matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers. In the meantime, the Raiders will need fellow defensive end Tyree Wilson, their 2023 first-round pick, to step up in a …

Raiders’ Malcolm Koonce placed on injured reserve with knee injury
6 months, 1 week ago

Raiders’ Malcolm Koonce placed on injured reserve with knee injury

New York Times  

Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher Malcolm Koonce was placed on injured reserve Saturday, knocking him out of at least the team’s first four games. Koonce had already been ruled out of Sunday’s season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers after sustaining a knee injury in practice, the team had announced Friday. Koonce had a breakthrough season last year with the …

Raiders pass rusher Malcolm Koonce out against Chargers with knee injury
6 months, 1 week ago

Raiders pass rusher Malcolm Koonce out against Chargers with knee injury

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce will not play Sunday at the Los Angeles Chargers because of a knee injury, costing Las Vegas one of its top pass rushers in the season opener. 7 overall pick last year, is looking to bounce back from a disappointing rookie season that got off to a slow start because of a …

Why Malcolm Koonce should be first in line for a contract extension: Raiders mailbag
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Malcolm Koonce should be first in line for a contract extension: Raiders mailbag

New York Times  

We are three weeks away from the start of Las Vegas Raiders training camp, and everyone is feeling good, right? — Brandon S. Some of you wondered what’s taking general manager Tom Telesco so long, given the Raiders are flush with all the Jimmy Garoppolo money and are roughly $34 million under the salary cap. Spillane might be second, given …

Raiders agree to deals with QB Gardner Minshew and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins
1 year ago

Raiders agree to deals with QB Gardner Minshew and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders were busy on the first day teams were allowed to negotiate with free agents, agreeing to contracts Monday with quarterback Gardner Minshew and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. Signing Minshew could allow the club to bring a rookie along slowly rather than ask him to play right away, especially because the top available quarterbacks …

Raiders edge rusher Malcolm Koonce has taken the scenic route to success in the NFL
1 year, 2 months ago

Raiders edge rusher Malcolm Koonce has taken the scenic route to success in the NFL

New York Times  

Immediate payoffs aren’t what Malcolm Koonce is used to. Gruden called Koonce his “secret weapon” behind the scenes leading up to the 2021 season, but the coach resigned five games into it following the leak of offensive emails he’d sent. #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/iCViy4saDN — Cassie Soto July 28, 2022 “McDaniels had a heart attack about that,” Koonce’s father, Jeffrey, said. “When …

Raiders defense under coordinator Patrick Graham makes noticeable turnaround
1 year, 2 months ago

Raiders defense under coordinator Patrick Graham makes noticeable turnaround

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce called it the “less is more” approach that defensive coordinator Patrick Graham has adopted this season, and so far it’s working. “So now he’s more comfortable with his guys, and as you can see, he’s calling some great plays and putting his playmakers in position to make plays.” The Raiders are tied …

Raiders receive encouraging news on QB Jimmy Garoppolo’s back injury
1 year, 4 months ago

Raiders receive encouraging news on QB Jimmy Garoppolo’s back injury

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders received encouraging news on Jimmy Garoppolo’s back injury. However coach Josh McDaniels said Monday he didn’t know if the quarterback would be healthy enough to play at Chicago on Sunday. Garoppolo was injured in Sunday’s 21-17 victory over the New England Patriots, and McDaniels said he was examined to see if “there was …

Raiders ‘dodged a big bullet’ with Jimmy Garoppolo injury, unclear if he’ll play in Week 7
1 year, 5 months ago

Raiders ‘dodged a big bullet’ with Jimmy Garoppolo injury, unclear if he’ll play in Week 7

New York Times  

The Las Vegas Raiders “dodged a big bullet” with the back injury starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo suffered in Sunday’s win against the New England Patriots, coach Josh McDaniels said Monday. The coach added that Garoppolo is still going through some more tests and that his status for the team’s Week 7 game against the Chicago Bears is still unclear. It’s …

Rams-Seahawks matchups: Who will fill the void left by Cooper Kupp?
1 year, 6 months ago

Rams-Seahawks matchups: Who will fill the void left by Cooper Kupp?

LA Times  

Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson, right, catches a pass in front of Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Isaiah Simmons at SoFi Stadium on Nov. 13, 2022. Receivers Van Jefferson, Tutu Atwell, rookie Puka Nacua and Ben Skowronek will try to fill the void, but look for coach Sean McVay to make veteran tight end Tyler Higbee the go-to receiver for Stafford. …

Raiders’ Chandler Jones ruled out for Sunday after social media outburst: Who fills in?
1 year, 6 months ago

Raiders’ Chandler Jones ruled out for Sunday after social media outburst: Who fills in?

New York Times  

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones is not with the team and will not play in its Week 1 game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday after Jones’ outburst on Instagram Tuesday, coach Josh McDaniels and the team announced Friday. Here’s what you need to know: McDaniels previously said the Raiders were taking it “day to day” regarding Jones’ …

Raiders rout 49ers: 5 important takeaways from Las Vegas’ preseason win
1 year, 7 months ago

Raiders rout 49ers: 5 important takeaways from Las Vegas’ preseason win

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — Predictably, most of the Las Vegas Raiders’ starters didn’t play in their preseason opener against the 49ers on Sunday. It was a good first time, but there’s still a long way to go.” Yes, O’Connell was largely going against the 49ers’ backup defense, but he was also playing mostly with the Raiders’ second-string offense. “That and tight …

Patrick Graham leaning on patience to get more out of Raiders’ defense in Year 2
1 year, 7 months ago

Patrick Graham leaning on patience to get more out of Raiders’ defense in Year 2

New York Times  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Raiders’ defense was miserable in all facets last season. “It’s real football now in terms of just getting ready for the season.” The projected starting defensive line is the same as it was last year: edge rusher Maxx Crosby, defensive tackle Bilal Nichols, defensive tackle Jerry Tillery and veteran edge Chandler Jones. You’ve got to stay …

Who can Chargers get to play defensive line? More injuries leave them with just three
2 years, 4 months ago

Who can Chargers get to play defensive line? More injuries leave them with just three

LA Times  

Chargers defensive lineman Christian Covington is helped off the field after suffering a torn pectoral muscle against the 49ers. On Monday, former Chargers defensive lineman Jerry Tillery was claimed on waivers by one of the team’s AFC West rivals, Las Vegas. “We’ll be working over the next 36 hours,” Staley said, “to make a couple acquisitions to get us to …

Rodgers, Bakhtiari among non-participants in Pack’s practice
3 years, 3 months ago

Rodgers, Bakhtiari among non-participants in Pack’s practice

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers are having trouble getting healthy this week in preparation for their game at rival Minnesota. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers did not practice Thursday for the second straight day, though the three-time NFL MVP said this week he’s certain he’ll play Sunday against the Vikings. Left tackle David Bakhtiari, trying to make his way …

Chargers add Christian Covington to COVID-19 reserve list, Joey Bosa could play Sunday
3 years, 3 months ago

Chargers add Christian Covington to COVID-19 reserve list, Joey Bosa could play Sunday

LA Times  

Chargers defensive end Christian Covington in action before a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 7 in Philadelphia. The Chargers added defensive end Christian Covington to the COVID-19 reserve list Wednesday, stressing their thinned-out defense even more. Staley said an NFL representative has visited the Chargers’ Costa Mesa training facility for coronavirus protocol spot checks “several times” this season, …

Raiders training camp: Carl Nassib addresses media for the first time since coming out
3 years, 7 months ago

Raiders training camp: Carl Nassib addresses media for the first time since coming out

New York Times  

Carl Nassib’s body felt like Jello. “I mean, I’ve been blessed with so much in my life,” Nassib said. And then I went home; I felt like I wanted to be around family and friends at home to make the announcement.” Since Nassib returned to Vegas to report from training camp, he’s been welcomed by his teammates and coaches alike. …

The Raiders’ 10 best remaining free-agent fits following the surprise Rodney Hudson release
4 years ago

The Raiders’ 10 best remaining free-agent fits following the surprise Rodney Hudson release

New York Times  

The Raiders shocked everyone by cutting center Rodney Hudson on Tuesday. There aren’t many starting options available at right tackle in free agency. Of those positions, defensive tackle and linebacker are ones that I don’t think have to be addressed by adding outside talent through free agency. The defensive tackle class isn’t particularly strong, but Alabama’s Christian Barmore is an …

Raiders place RT Trent Brown back on COVID-19 list
4 years, 4 months ago

Raiders place RT Trent Brown back on COVID-19 list

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders have placed right tackle Trent Brown back on the COVID-19 list for a second time this season. The Raiders were also without running back Josh Jacobs and safety Johnathan Abram at practice on Thursday because of illnesses. He’s just got to get his feet back under him.” Las Vegas also promoted running back …

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