K.J. Wright
FILE - Dave Ziegler, of the Denver Broncos NFL football team, poses Aug. 4, 2011, in Englewood, Colo. As a first-time general manager, Ziegler knows his tenure with the Las Vegas Raiders will be judged heavily on how well he handles the draft. (AP Photo/File)
Raiders head into drafts with no picks until 3rd round

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 01:56 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Raiders' new regime looks to target O-line, secondary

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 02:19 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks to pass against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Career start No. 127 the biggest of them all for Derek Carr

By W.g. Ramirez Jan. 06, 2022 02:40 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) beats Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde (23) and cornerback Taron Johnson (24) on a 13-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
COVID-19 issues continue in NFL; Colts, Panthers hit hard

By Steve Reed Dec. 27, 2021 01:56 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders defensive back Keisean Nixon (22) celebrates after tackling Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Raiders' defense comes through big to remain in playoff race

By Josh Dubow Dec. 27, 2021 11:30 AM EST

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton speaks with down judge Kent Payne (79) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Three NFL games moved due to COVID-19 outbreaks

By Barry Wilner Dec. 17, 2021 12:06 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) is unable to catch a pass in the end zone as Kansas City Chiefs' Tyrann Mathieu (32), Daniel Sorensen (49) and Juan Thornhill (22) defend during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Raiders after latest lopsided loss: 'It was embarrassing'

By Josh Dubow Dec. 13, 2021 05:13 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams (31) runs with the ball as Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs roll to record-setting 48-9 victory over Raiders

By Dave Skretta Dec. 12, 2021 04:23 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) warms up before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Washington Football Team at Las Vegas Raiders 12/5/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 04:13 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) warms up before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Cincinnati Bengals at Las Vegas Raiders 11/21/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 03:59 PM EST

DeSean Jackson feels he's right fit for reeling Raiders

By W.g. Ramirez Nov. 10, 2021 09:10 PM EST
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — DeSean Jackson said the first time he attended an NFL game, as a fan around 7 or 8 years old, the Kansas City Chiefs were visiting the...

A Las Vegas Raiders poses in front of SoFi stadium before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers 10/4/2021

Oct. 04, 2021 07:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this uesday, June 15, 2021 file photo, Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue takes part in a drill during an NFL football practice in Henderson, Nev. The Raiders bolstered the pass rush with the addition of edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue and defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson and added help in the secondary in veteran cornerback Casey Hayward and rookie safety Tre'von Moehrig.(AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Raiders' potential on defense must translate to results

W.g. Ramirez Sep. 11, 2021 02:11 AM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden looks on during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Raiders excited for 1st opener in Las Vegas with fans

By Josh Dubow Sep. 09, 2021 07:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright rushes during the team's NFL football game against the Washington Football Team in Landover, Md. The Las Vegas Raiders have added another proven veteran to bolster their banged-up linebacker group, agreeing to a one-year contract with Wright. A person familiar with the deal says that the two sides reached the deal on Thursday, Sept. 2. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract can't be signed until after Wright passes a physical. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)
Wright ready to help Raiders defense after 'angry' offseason

By W.g. Ramirez Sep. 06, 2021 06:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright rushes during the team's NFL football game against the Washington Football Team in Landover, Md. The Las Vegas Raiders have added another proven veteran to bolster their banged-up linebacker group, agreeing to a one-year contract with Wright. A person familiar with the deal says that the two sides reached the deal on Thursday, Sept. 2. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract can't be signed until after Wright passes a physical. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)
AP source: Raiders agree to 1-year deal with LB K.J. Wright

By Josh Dubow Sep. 02, 2021 06:58 PM EDT

Seahawks expect to be contenders again in loaded NFC West

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 12:22 PM EDT
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (12-5) New faces: G Gabe Jackson, DE Kerry Hyder Jr., WR D’Wayne Eskridge, DT Al Woods, CB Tre Brown, TE Gerald Everett,...

Seahawks camp focuses on Adams' contract, Waldron's offense

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:08 AM EDT
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (12-5) CAMP SITE: Renton, Washington LAST YEAR: Thanks to a big start of the season from QB Russell...

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, center, watches his NFL football practice Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
No KJ Wright on Seahawks roster for first time in a decade

By Tim Booth Jun. 16, 2021 07:34 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks' Darrell Taylor looks on during an NFL football rookie minicamp Friday, May 14, 2021, at the team's training facility in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seahawks looking at new role for Darrell Taylor in Year 2

By Tim Booth May. 14, 2021 07:27 PM EDT