Tyrell Williams
FILE - Las Vegas Raiders free safety Lamarcus Joyner (29) plays against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas, in this Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, file photo. Whether it was Kansas City getting rid of banged-up and expensive starting offensive tackles Mitchell Schwartz and Eric Fisher, or the Raiders cutting ties with Lamarcus Joyner and Tyrell Williams, veterans around the league have been sent to the chopping block. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)
Lower cap leads to more cuts than usual in NFL

By Josh Dubow Mar. 24, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

Agent: WR Perriman agrees to $3M, 1-year contract with Lions

By Larry Lage Mar. 18, 2021 09:14 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Wide receiver Breshad Perriman has agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract with the Detroit Lions, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus. ...

AP Source: Lions agree to deal to retain DE Romeo Okwara

By Larry Lage Mar. 15, 2021 03:09 PM EDT
Defensive end Romeo Okwara has agreed to stay with the Detroit Lions, a person familiar with the situation says. The person spoke Monday...

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2020, file photo, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott throws a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys and Prescott have finally agreed on a contract two years after negotiations began with the star quarterback. The team the agreement was reached Monday, March 8, 2021, with further details to be announced. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Recent history of free agency shows it's a cautionary tale

By Josh Dubow Mar. 11, 2021 12:39 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Trent Brown (77) protects a gap in the offensive line during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, in Oakland, Calif. Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock says the “jury is still out” on whether highly paid right tackle Trent Brown will be back in 2021 after being limited by injuries in his first two seasons with the team. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)
AP Source: Raiders trading Trent Brown back to Patriots

By Josh Dubow Mar. 09, 2021 05:03 PM EST

Lions sign Tyrell Williams, adding needed depth at receiver

Mar. 09, 2021 11:31 AM EST
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have signed Tyrell Williams, adding much-needed depth at wide receiver with a player they hope can stay healthy. ...

Raiders release receiver Tyrell Williams

Feb. 24, 2021 04:51 PM EST
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders released receiver Tyrell Williams on Wednesday following two injury-plagued seasons with the team. ...

CORRECTS DATE Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) carries against New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Kansas City Chiefs at New Orleans Saints 12/20/2020

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) warms up before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Indianapolis Colts at Las Vegas Raiders 12/13/2020

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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 wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) trains during an NFL football training camp practice Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Las Vegas. Speedy receiver Henry Ruggs III was drafted 12th overall, teaming with breakout tight end Darren Waller, versatile back Josh Jacobs and slot receiver Hunter Renfrow to give the team its most complete offense since coach Jon Gruden returned in 2018.(AP Photo/John Locher)
Raiders counting on 2 rookie receivers in opener

By Josh Dubow Sep. 11, 2020 05:27 AM 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 uncertain what they'll see from new-look Panthers

By Steve Reed Sep. 10, 2020 09:20 PM EDT

Fans tailgate in a partially filled parking lot outside Arrowhead Stadium before an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs 9/10/2020

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FILE - Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) prepares to throw a pass during an NFL football training camp practice Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Henderson, Nev. The Raiders play the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Sept. 13.(AP Photo/John Locher, Pool, File
Raiders look to boost scoring with more dynamic playmakers

By Josh Dubow Sep. 09, 2020 07:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams runs against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game in Carson, Calif. Las Vegas Raiders' Williams has a torn labrum in his shoulder that he will try to play through this season. A person with knowledge of the injury confirmed that Williams got hurt in practice last week. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not made any announcement. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)
Raiders place WR Tyrell Williams on season-ending IR

By Josh Dubow Sep. 01, 2020 05:27 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones stretches during an NFL football training camp practice Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, in Henderson, Nev. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP, Pool)
Zay Jones trying to crack Raiders' deep receiver rotation

By W.g. Ramirez Aug. 26, 2020 04:35 PM EDT

Raiders ready for debut season in Las Vegas

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 12:21 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (7-9) New faces: WR Henry Ruggs III, LB Cory Littleton, DT Maliek Collins, CB Damon Arnette, LB Nick Kwiatkoski, CB...

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders general manager Mike Mayock stands with coach Jon Gruden before the team's NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. Mayock's first rookie class as general manager of the Raiders was an extremely productive one. Whether this year's class can perform in similar fashion could help determine whether the Raiders can be a playoff contender in the AFC in their first season in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
Mayock preaches patience for Raiders rookies

By Josh Dubow Aug. 26, 2020 02:45 AM EDT

AP Source: Raiders WR Tyrell Williams has injured shoulder

By Josh Dubow Aug. 24, 2020 06:37 PM EDT
Las Vegas Raiders receiver Tyrell Williams has a torn labrum in his shoulder that he will try to play through this season. A person with...

Bryan Edwards talks to the media at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Raiders draft playmakers with 1st 2 picks in third round

By Josh Dubow Apr. 24, 2020 11:55 PM EDT