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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...
Raiders hiring Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator, AP source says
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders are hiring former Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury to be their offensive coordinator, a person informed of the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday night. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal...
Fighting for starting QB position is nothing new for Raiders' Aidan O'Connell
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Fighting to be his team's starting quarterback isn't new for Aidan O'Connell. He had to do that at Purdue and now is faced with a similar situation after his rookie season with the Las Vegas Raiders. O'Connell succeeded with the Boilermakers,...
Major questions loom for the Raiders as Pierce and Telesco take charge
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Major decisions are coming in the next several weeks and months that will shape the Las Vegas Raiders' future. But this was a day for Antonio Pierce to enjoy. He and new general manager Tom Telesco were officially introduced Wednesday after...
Raiders hire former Chargers general manager Tom Telesco for GM job
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders hired Tom Telesco on Tuesday as their next general manager, passing over interim Champ Kelly for the position. Kelly could remain as the assistant general manager, the position he held under Dave Ziegler, who was fired Oct. 31. Kelly...
