Latest Antonio Pierce News
Pierce not ready to name Raiders' starting QB as questions swirl
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — If Raiders coach Antonio Pierce changes quarterbacks, he likely will have to stick with Aidan O'Connell for the rest of the season. Otherwise, what's the point? Pierce made clear when he took over as Las Vegas' interim coach midway through last...
Raiders see 8-game win streak vs. Broncos end in 34-18 loss amid penalties, turnovers and drama
DENVER (AP) — The reeling Raiders are dealing with drama, dysfunction and now an ugly defeat against a Denver Broncos team they’d owned ever since moving to Las Vegas in 2020. This one started out so well, too, before turning so ugly. Gardner Minshew threw a...
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce hasn't ruled out Maxx Crosby for Broncos game
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce hasn't ruled out defensive end Maxx Crosby, who missed his first career game last weekend, for Sunday's game at Denver. Crosby, who didn't play in last Sunday's 20-16 victory over the Cleveland Browns because of a...
The Las Vegas Raiders have overcome drama and dysfunction before as they've dominated Denver lately
DENVER (AP) — The Davante Adams drama arrived just in time for the Las Vegas Raiders' trip to Denver, where they'll try to extend their confounding winning streak over the Broncos to nine games. Dysfunction has not waylaid the Raiders during their dominance of their division...
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce hit with show-cause penalty for violations while at Arizona State
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce has been hit with an eight-year show-cause order by the NCAA for violations during his time as an assistant coach at Arizona State. Former Arizona State staffer Anthony Garnett also incurred a five-year show-cause penalty,...
Antonio Pierce won't address speculation surrounding Raiders and Davante Adams' future
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Raiders coach Antonio Pierce channeled his inner Bill Belichick on Wednesday, delivering his own version of “We're on to Cincinnati” after being asked repeatedly about star wide receiver Davante Adams' status with the team. “Davante's dealing with a...
Adams says no word from Pierce since Raiders coach appeared to like trade talk on social media
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Davante Adams said on his weekly spot on the “Up and Adams Show” that he hadn't heard from Las Vegas coach Antonio Pierce since a screenshot appeared of Pierce appearing to like a social media post about possibly trading the Raiders star wide receiver. ...
Receivers help Raiders open up their running game for the first time this season
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders found unlikely sources Sunday when it came to finally establishing a running game: their receivers. Wide receivers DJ Turner and Tre Tucker rushed for touchdowns, and tight end Brock Bowers had a 12-yard carry. That helped open up the...
Raiders hold off Browns to win 20-16 behind defense and newfound running game
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Raiders entered their matchup against the Browns with the NFL's worst running game and without star players Maxx Crosby and Davante Adams. Plus, Las Vegas was coming off a loss to the previously winless Panthers that drew the ire of coach Antonio Pierce. ...
Focus is on both Watson, Minshew when the Browns visit the Raiders
Cleveland (1-2) at Las Vegas (1-2) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Browns by 1 1/2. Series record: Raiders lead 15-10. Against the spread: Cleveland 0-3; Las Vegas 1-2. Last meeting: Raiders beat the Browns 16-14...
