Maxx Crosby
FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs (11) runs in for a touchdown on a pass reception against Southern Mississippi during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The Raiders have the 12th and 19th picks in the NFL draft thanks to the 2018 trade that sent star pass rusher Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears. Several receivers are projected to go in the first round. Ruggs and Oklahoma's CeeDee Lamb are considered by many analysts to be the best of the bunch. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Raiders quest for No. 1 receiver could be filled in draft

By Josh Dubow Apr. 16, 2020 12:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2019, file photo, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas, top, is tackled by Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Cory Littleton during the second half of an NFL football game in Los Angeles. The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed with free agent linebacker Cory Littleton on a three-year contract. A person familiar with the contract says the sides came to agreement on the deal to give the Raiders a major upgrade at linebacker. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract can't be signed until the start of the new league year on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Raiders target defense early in free agency

By Josh Dubow Mar. 18, 2020 06:25 PM EDT

Baltimore Raven's John Harbaugh winning the AP Coach of the Year at the NFL Honors football award show Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
The Latest: Calais Campbell chosen NFL Man of the Year

By The Associated Press Feb. 01, 2020 05:01 PM EST

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr celebrates after a touchdown by running back DeAndre Washington during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Raiders' slim playoff hopes still alive heading into Week 17

By Josh Dubow Dec. 23, 2019 07:17 PM EST

Raiders-Chargers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2019 05:28 PM EST
OAKLAND (6-8) at LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (5-9) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE —Chargers by 6½ ...

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs against Oakland Raiders free safety D.J. Swearinger (21) and defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Tennessee Titans at Oakland Raiders 12/8/2019

Dec. 08, 2019 04:49 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Jumping right in: Rookies make big impact on NFL season

By Josh Dubow Dec. 06, 2019 05:06 PM EST

El novato quarterback de los Steelers Devlin Hodges celebra el triunfo de Pittsburgh del domingo ante los Browns de Cleveland. El coach Mike Tomlin anunció el martes dos de diciembre que será titular por segundo juego consecutivo ante los Cardinals. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Six rookie QBs have already earned wins this season

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 05, 2019 03:06 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) intercepts a pass intended for Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Oakland Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs 12/1/2019

Dec. 01, 2019 04:52 PM EST

Raiders-Chiefs Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 11:34 AM EST
OAKLAND (6-5) at KANSAS CITY (7-4) 4:30 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Chiefs by 9 1/2 RECORD VS....

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Raiders come out flat vs Jets before showdown at Kansas City

By Josh Dubow Nov. 25, 2019 05:36 PM EST

New York Jets' Brian Poole (34) breaks a tackle by Oakland Raiders' Hunter Renfrow (13) to score a touchdown after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Darnold leads Jets to third straight win, 34-3 over Raiders

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 24, 2019 04:08 PM EST

In this Oct. 17, 2019, photo footballs are displayed at the Philadelphia Eagles's NFL football training facility in Philadelphia. Those shiny “NFL 100” logos on all the footballs being used to commemorate the league’s centennial season are part of a lengthy process that goes into making each handcrafted leather game ball. Wilson has been the official game ball of the NFL since 1941. The size, shape and feel of the football have evolved over the years, but the personal touch remains the same. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
NFL footballs take detailed journey from factory to field

By The Associated Press Nov. 22, 2019 03:11 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ryan Finley, front, is sacked by Oakland Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Rookie Maxx Crosby emerging as pass rusher for Raiders

By Josh Dubow Nov. 21, 2019 05:19 PM EST

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Raiders look to keep rolling on road vs. Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 21, 2019 04:53 PM EST

Raiders-Jets Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2019 11:57 AM EST
OAKLAND (6-4) at NEW YORK JETS (3-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS OPENING LINE — Raiders by 3 RECORD VS....

Oakland Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen is greeted by fans after making an interception late in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Oakland won the game 17-10. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Raiders sweep 3-game homestand to get into playoff race

By Josh Dubow Nov. 18, 2019 06:27 PM EST

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) tries to stay up as Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith (22) wraps him up during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
NFL ICYMI: ‘Sell the team!’ chants at latest Skins debacle

By Howard Fendrich Nov. 18, 2019 03:23 AM EST

Buffalo Bills linebacker Corey Thompson (52) misses a tackle as Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jakeem Grant (19) runs for t touchdown, during the first half at an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
NFL Today, Week 11

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2019 10:09 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ryan Finley, front, is sacked by Oakland Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Finley struggles again as hapless Bengals drop to 0-10

By Michael Wagaman Nov. 17, 2019 10:04 PM EST