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Raiders expected to sign ex-Cowboys receiver Michael Gallup, AP source says
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders expect to sign former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup to a one-year contract worth up to $3 million, pending a physical, a person with knowledge of the contract said Monday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because...
After passing on QBs in the draft, the Raiders will stick with Gardner Minshew and Aidan O'Connell
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — When six quarterbacks went off the NFL draft board in the first 12 picks Thursday and Las Vegas hadn't traded up to become one of those clubs, it was clear the Raiders already had the QBs they plan to take into next season. Free agent signee Gardner Minshew...
QB-needy Raiders might try to trade up from 13th spot in the NFL draft
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Raiders coach Antonio Pierce has made no secret of his affection for LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels and how much he would love to bring him to Las Vegas. Pierce successfully recruited Daniels to Arizona State, telling the young prospect that he would win the...
Christian Wilkins, Gardner Minshew share their excitement to join the Raiders
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Defensive tackle Christian Wilkins opened his introductory news conference with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday by emulating his new coach, Antonio Pierce. “Raiderrrsss!” Wilkins exclaimed before allowing the first question to be asked, in the same...
Raiders agree to deals with QB Gardner Minshew and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — 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. Minshew agreed to a two-year, $25 million deal with $15...
New Raiders offensive coordinator Luke Getsy not locked into a run-based offense
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — As Chicago's offensive coordinator the past two seasons, Luke Getsy oversaw a run-heavy offense led by athletic quarterback Justin Fields that was among the NFL's best on the ground. Raiders coach Antonio Pierce wants a physical offense that complements a...
NFL suspends Raiders backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo for violating PEDs policy
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was suspended by the NFL on Friday for the first two games of next season for violating the performance-enhancing drugs policy of the league and NFL Players Association. ESPN also reported the Raiders are...
