Following the Las Vegas Raiders’ embarrassing blowout loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, the team announced the release of linebacker Germaine Pratt, whom the team signed as a free agent this offseason. Pratt was coming off a career year with the Cincinnati Bengals, having recorded 143 tackles last season along with two interceptions and two fumble recoveries. The hope … [Read more...] about Raiders News: Pete Carroll Explains Decision To Release LB Germaine Pratt
Raiders News: Ashton Jeanty Calls Geno Smith A ‘Great Teammate’
The Las Vegas Raiders may have suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 3, but the bright side is that Ashton Jeanty finally broke out. Jeanty had largely struggled during his first couple of games in the NFL, but that changed against the Bears’ defense as he exploded for 138 rushing yards and a touchdown, plus 17 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns. … [Read more...] about Raiders News: Ashton Jeanty Calls Geno Smith A ‘Great Teammate’
Raiders News: Pete Carroll Confirms Jackson Powers-Johnson’s Status
Shoring up the offensive line has been a focus for the Las Vegas Raiders, as their offense won’t be able to reach its potential if it can’t improve up front. One position that has garnered a lot of attention is the right guard spot, where Pete Carroll has been shuffling between Jackson Powers-Johnson and Alex Cappa. Powers-Johnson began the season as the starter, but missed … [Read more...] about Raiders News: Pete Carroll Confirms Jackson Powers-Johnson’s Status
Geno Smith: Raiders Have To Find Ways To Get Brock Bowers The Ball
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers got off to a strong start this season with five catches for 103 yards in their Week 1 victory over the New England Patriots. However, he also suffered a knee injury in that contest, and although he hasn’t missed either of the ensuing two contests, he has yet to return to the form he showed in that first contest and throughout last … [Read more...] about Geno Smith: Raiders Have To Find Ways To Get Brock Bowers The Ball
Raiders News: Maxx Crosby Trusts Coaches Trying Different Things On Defense
It was a rough showing for the Las Vegas Raiders in their Week 2 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night, but the defense, led by superstar Maxx Crosby, actually had a solid showing. The Raiders held the Chargers to just 20 points, and only three in the second half, despite the offense turning the ball over three times. Even with all of their offensive issues, the … [Read more...] about Raiders News: Maxx Crosby Trusts Coaches Trying Different Things On Defense