Maxx Crosby‘s second extension continues the star pass rusher’s ascent as one of the better defenders in Raiders history. As the Pro Bowl edge rusher has continued to produce en route to a $35.5MM-per-year payday — one that set the table for Myles Garrett‘s market-topping deal this offseason — the Raiders have not done well to complement him. Las Vegas whiffed badly on its … [Read more...] about Raiders’ Christian Wilkins Yet To Shed Walking Boot
Latest On Raiders’ Secondary Plans
The free agent departures of Tre’von Moehrig and Nate Hobbs created notable vacancies in the secondary for Las Vegas. The team will have a number of new faces in place this year as a result, and training camp will see multiple battles for starting spots take place. During OTAs, free agent addition Eric Stokes and third-round rookie Darien Porter handled starting duties at the … [Read more...] about Latest On Raiders’ Secondary Plans
Raiders’ WR Dont’e Thornton Jr., OL Thayer Munford Pushing For Starting Gigs
A pair of recent late-round draft picks could work their way into the Raiders starting lineup. Tashan Reed of The Athletic predicts that fourth-round rookie wideout Dont’e Thornton Jr. will be a starter, and the writer recently noted that former seventh-round offensive lineman Thayer Munford could be an option at left guard for Las Vegas. Thornton had a breakout campaign during … [Read more...] about Raiders’ WR Dont’e Thornton Jr., OL Thayer Munford Pushing For Starting Gigs
Raiders Eyeing Increased Role For TE Michael Mayer?
Michael Mayer has not lived up to expectations early in his NFL career. The Raiders tight end was a trade target this earlier this offseason, but with no deal taking place he is set to remain in Vegas. During his rookie season, Mayer missed three contests and was limited to a total of just 27 receptions. Last April, the Raiders replaced him in the starting lineup with Brock … [Read more...] about Raiders Eyeing Increased Role For TE Michael Mayer?
Raiders Not Interested In CB Jalen Ramsey
One of the major cornerback dominoes recently fell with Jaire Alexander electing to join the Ravens. That leaves Jalen Ramsey in place as a high-profile cover man still available via trade. It has long been known Ramsey and the Dolphins will pursue a parting of ways this offseason. With the calendar having flipped to June, a trade is much more feasible for the team from a cap … [Read more...] about Raiders Not Interested In CB Jalen Ramsey