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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...
NFL draft has potential to set a record for most players on offense selected in the first round
The NFL draft will be offensive. We’re not talking about hurt feelings. This draft has the potential to set a record for most offensive players selected in the first round. No draft has seen more than 19 players on offense chosen in the first round. That happened...
Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby says he has recovered from a knee injury that limited practice time
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The second half of last season took on a familiar routine for Las Vegas Raiders pass-rush maniac Maxx Crosby. Sit out the week of practice and be ready on Sunday. Bad knee and all, Crosby was ready and played in all 17 games. But he also knew...
NFL owners don't vote on Tom Brady's bid to buy a minority share of the Raiders
NFL owners didn't vote Tuesday on Tom Brady's bid to purchase a stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, putting into question how long the transaction will take or if it will even occur at all. Commissioner Roger Goodell, however, said at the league meetings in Orlando, Florida, that the...
Linebacker Denzel Perryman signs with Los Angeles Chargers for a second stint
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Denzel Perryman is back with the Los Angeles Chargers for a second stint with a one-year contract, the team announced Tuesday. Perryman was a second-round selection by the Bolts in 2015 and was with the team for six seasons. He played for the Houston...
Jimmy Garoppolo discloses reason for PED suspension, expresses excitement at fresh start with Rams
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After seven seasons of success and setbacks as a starting NFL quarterback, Jimmy Garoppolo decided it was time to take a step back to recharge his career. He couldn't think of a better place to do it than with Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams. ...
The Rams sign QB Jimmy Garoppolo to back up Matthew Stafford; add safety Kamren Curl
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has signed with the Los Angeles Rams as the backup to Matthew Stafford. Safety Kamren Curl also agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Rams on Friday. Garoppolo was released Wednesday by the Las Vegas Raiders...
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 release Jimmy Garoppolo and Hunter Renfrow in cost-cutting moves
The Las Vegas Raiders kicked off the start of the new league year by releasing quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and receiver Hunter Renfrow to give the new regime more room to operate under the salary cap. The Raiders also released backup quarterback Brian Hoyer and defensive tackle Jerry...
Buffalo Bills begin replenishing receiver depth by agreeing to sign Mack Hollins, AP source says
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills began replenishing their receiver depth by agreeing to sign free agent Mack Hollins on Wednesday, a person with direct knowledge of discussions told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the NFL’s free...
