Jonathan Abram
Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brett Maher (19) watches his extra point miss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Analysis: Thrilling NFL weekend defined by curious decisions

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 17, 2023 05:59 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Charles Omenihu (94) celebrates during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. The 49ers won 41-23. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Seahawks collapse in 2nd half of playoff loss to 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 14, 2023 10:20 PM EST

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) walks off the field at halftime of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Packers claimed Abram off waivers this week from the Raiders, who had taken him with the 27th overall pick in the 2019 draft. Abram becomes the third former Raider to join Green Bay since the Packers hired ex-Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia as special teams coordinator. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Seahawks land 2019 1st-rounder Johnathan Abram off waivers

By Tim Booth Nov. 30, 2022 07:38 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is hit during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Rodgers says he plans to play Sunday when Packers face Bears

Nov. 29, 2022 02:57 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley reacts to a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Frustration over play time hastens Tillery's Chargers' exit

By Joe Reedy Nov. 11, 2022 07:11 PM EST

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) walks off the field at halftime of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Packers claimed Abram off waivers this week from the Raiders, who had taken him with the 27th overall pick in the 2019 draft. Abram becomes the third former Raider to join Green Bay since the Packers hired ex-Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia as special teams coordinator. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Ex-Raider Abram reunites with old friends in Green Bay

Nov. 11, 2022 11:21 AM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger (4) looks to pass the ball in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Short-handed Raiders face unknowns Sunday against Colts

By Mark Anderson Nov. 10, 2022 08:13 PM EST

FILE - Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy, right, and quarterback Aaron Rodgers celebrate after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 in the NFL Super Bowl XLV football game Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Rodgers won his lone Super Bowl title with McCarthy as his coach before their relationship eventually soured. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Rodgers says time helps him appreciate years with McCarthy

By Steve Megargee Nov. 09, 2022 08:27 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws under pressure from Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Raiders waive former 1st-round pick Johnathan Abram

By Mark Anderson Nov. 08, 2022 05:54 PM EST

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce, center, is brought down by Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Kendal Vickers (95), linebacker Divine Deablo (5) and others during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Raiders focus on coaches' grades rather than other resources

By W.g. Ramirez Oct. 26, 2022 08:54 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs runs with the ball as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Darius Harris (47) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Former Raiders weigh in on grit, toughness with today's game

By W.g. Ramirez Oct. 21, 2022 08:29 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) steps over Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) after the tackle during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Raiders face stiff test against Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes

By W.g. Ramirez Oct. 08, 2022 01:00 AM EDT

Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) pushes Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) out of bounds in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Raiders fall to 0-3 following latest 1-score loss

By Josh Dubow Sep. 26, 2022 04:35 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. The Raiders have traded Mullen to the cornerback-needy Arizona Cardinals for a conditional draft pick on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, file)
Raiders trade CB Trayvon Mullen to Cardinals for draft pick

By Josh Dubow Aug. 30, 2022 04:27 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr warms up before an NFL preseason football game, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Raiders hoping 2nd stint for McDaniels bring success

By Josh Dubow Aug. 23, 2022 02:54 PM EDT

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams speaks at a news conference Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Davante Adams humble to learn in first year with Raiders

By W.g. Ramirez Jul. 24, 2022 07:34 PM EDT

Fans cheer during the third day of the NFL draft Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
New Raiders regime pleased with first draft process

By W.g. Ramirez Apr. 30, 2022 09:42 PM EDT

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) plays against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. The Las Vegas Raiders are declining the fifth-year options on all three of their 2019 first-round picks as the new regime doesn't want to commit to players inherited on the roster. General manager Dave Ziegler announced Friday, April 29, 2022, that the team will let defensive end Clelin Ferrell, running back Josh Jacobs and safety Johnathan Abram play out the final year of their rookie contracts instead of extending them through 2023. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Raiders decline options on three 2019 1st-round picks

By Josh Dubow Apr. 29, 2022 04:22 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 GM embraces draft pressure despite no high pick

By Josh Dubow Apr. 22, 2022 06:27 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