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Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warms up during practice at the NFL football team's practice facility Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Raiders say system changes don't make them 'Patriots West'

By W.g. Ramirez Jun. 09, 2022 05:22 PM EDT

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

FILE - New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick calls to his players during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. Belichick will turn to the draft to bolster a roster that still needs a youth injection at linebacker, offensive line, receiver and cornerback. (AP Photo/Paul Connors, File)
Frugal Patriots look to use draft to get faster at LB, WR

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:07 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots running back James White steps on the field at the start of an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. It's been slow going since hip surgery that cut his 2021 season short, but the Patriots running back is slowly regaining his pep after signing a new two-year deal to remain in New England. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
New deal has given Patriots' White boost after hip surgery

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 21, 2022 05:54 PM EDT

Raiders sign RB Ameer Abdullah to 1-year deal

Mar. 18, 2022 03:56 PM EDT
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders have signed free agent running back Ameer Abdullah to a one-year deal. The Raiders announced the move on...

FILE - Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams runs during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on Jan. 9, 2022, in Detroit. The Las Vegas Raiders have traded two draft picks to Green Bay for All-Pro receiver Adams. A person familiar with the move said Thursday, March 17, the Raiders are sending the No. 22 overall pick in April's draft and another draft pick to the Packers to reunited Adams with his college quarterback Derek Carr. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hadn't been announced. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
AP source: Raiders acquiring Davante Adams from Packers

By Josh Dubow Mar. 17, 2022 08:09 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks on the sidelines before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Patriots spent heavily in free agency last offseason and got great production in return from new additions. It helped get New England back to the playoffs after a one-year absence. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Patriots enter free agency eyeing upgrades at LB, WR

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:26 AM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Willfredo Lee)
Patriots fully behind rookie QB Jones heading into playoffs

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 12, 2022 06:06 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Patriots looking to turn page quickly heading into playoffs

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 10, 2022 04:20 PM EST

CORRECTS TO NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS RUNNING BACK BRANDON BOLDEN (25) NOT DOLPHINS CORNERBACK XAVIEN HOWARD - New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (25 runs with the ball while pursued by Miami Dolphins free safety Jevon Holland (8) and cornerback Byron Jones (24), during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Dolphins top Patriots 33-24 in regular-season finale

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 09, 2022 07:54 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) passes the ball to Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Willfredo Lee)
New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 04:41 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) tries to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander (24) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 17

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 30, 2021 12:19 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Ronald Jones (27) reacts after rushing for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 16

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 23, 2021 01:19 PM EST

Members of the Indianapolis Colts jog out of the tunnel before the start of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts 12/19/2021

Dec. 18, 2021 08:15 PM EST

Miami Dolphins Dolphins quarterbacks coach Charlie Frye looks on as Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) throws a pass during NFL Football practice at Baptist Health Training Complex in Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Fla., in preparation for their game against the New York Jets on Sunday. (David Santiago /Miami Herald via AP)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 15

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 16, 2021 01:14 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) and David Andrews (60) walk off the field after getting a win over the Buffalo Bills in an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex )
Patriots are back on top of AFC, after short rebuild

By Jimmy Golen Dec. 07, 2021 08:36 PM EST

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris, center, takes a hand off from New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Patriots out-run Bills in 14-10 win in blustery conditions

By John Wawrow Dec. 06, 2021 11:22 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) passes over New England Patriots nose tackle Davon Godchaux (92) who is blocked by Bills' Ike Boettger (65) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills 12/6/2021

Dec. 06, 2021 08:43 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill throws a pass while warming up prior to an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Tennessee Titans at New England Patriots 11/28/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 12:37 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Cleveland Browns at New England Patriots 11/14/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 12:35 PM EST