Nick Kwiatkoski
FILE - Southern California lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker participates in the school's pro day football workout for NFL scouts in Los Angeles, in this Wednesday, March 24, 2021, file photo. The Las Vegas Raiders spent the free agency period dismantling their offensive line and mostly ignoring the secondary. Now heading into the NFL draft, those are the two spots that appear to be the most urgent needs for the Raiders to fill starting with pick No. 17 in the first round. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Raiders likely to target tackle, secondary in upcoming draft

By Josh Dubow Apr. 23, 2021 02:42 PM EDT

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders center Rodney Hudson blocks against the New England Patriots during an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., in this Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, file photo. The Las Vegas Raiders are planning to release star center Rodney Hudson as part of a major overhaul of the team's offensive line. A person familiar with the move said Tuesday, March 16, 2021, that Hudson will be released with two years left on his current contract. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move hadn't been announced. NFL Network first reported the move.(AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
AP source: Raiders releasing star C Rodney Hudson

By Josh Dubow Mar. 16, 2021 03:35 PM EDT

FILE - AFC defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, of the Los Angeles Chargers, watches during the first half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game against the NFC, in Orlando, Fla., in this Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, file photo. The Las Vegas Raiders have hired Gus Bradley as their new defensive coordinator with the task of turning around one of the league's worst units. Coach Jon Gruden decided to bring on the experienced Bradley on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, to fill that role Paul Guenther had for the first two-plus seasons on his staff before being fired in December. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Raiders hire Gus Bradley as new defensive coordinator

By Josh Dubow Jan. 12, 2021 02:16 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) speaks with head coach Jon Gruden during the second half of an NFL football game Miami Dolphins, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
Another late-season collapse keeps Raiders out of playoffs

By Josh Dubow Dec. 28, 2020 05:36 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks to pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Gruden optimistic Carr can start for Raiders

By Josh Dubow Dec. 24, 2020 06:25 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) limps on the sidelines after a play against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Derek Carr upgraded to full participant for Raiders

By Josh Dubow Dec. 23, 2020 05:44 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) tosses the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders 12/17/2020

Dec. 17, 2020 08:32 PM EST

New York Jets' Denzel Mims, right, runs from Las Vegas Raiders' Nick Kwiatkoski during the first half an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Las Vegas Raiders at New York Jets 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 01:30 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker (43) hits Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. Carr through an interception on the play. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Raiders look to get offense going after dud vs. Falcons

By Josh Dubow Dec. 02, 2020 06:50 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Las Vegas Raiders at Atlanta Falcons 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 12:08 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Off-target: Lock throws 4 picks, Broncos routed by Raiders

By Pat Graham Nov. 15, 2020 09:43 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) looks to handoff the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Denver Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders 11/15/2020

Nov. 15, 2020 04:16 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Las Vegas Raiders 10/25/2020

Oct. 25, 2020 03:56 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden works along the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Raiders missing key pieces on offense for game vs. Bills

By Josh Dubow Oct. 02, 2020 04:11 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden works along the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Gruden: Raiders players made 'mistake' not wearing masks

By Josh Dubow Sep. 30, 2020 05:31 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Offseason additions don't solve Raiders' defensive issues

By Josh Dubow Sep. 28, 2020 06:01 PM EDT

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead falls backward toward the end zone for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Belichick reaches milestone as Patriots top Raiders 36-20

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 27, 2020 09:29 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes the catch aganst Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Lions WR Golladay makes 2020 debut; Bucs' Godwin also active

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 12:44 PM EDT

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III attends an NFL football training camp practice Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Henderson, Nev. The Raiders play the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Sept. 13. (AP Photo/John Locher, Pool, File)
Raiders will be without speedy receiver Ruggs vs Patriots

By Josh Dubow Sep. 25, 2020 05:27 PM EDT

Raiders down top 2 right tackles for game vs. Saints

Sep. 21, 2020 06:58 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders are without their top two right tackles against the New Orleans Saints. Starter Trent Brown and...