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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 - Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Chandler Jones (55) rushes Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Jan. 2, 2022. Jones bounced back from an injury-plagued 2020 season to record 10 1/2 sacks in 2021 for his seventh double-digit sack season. Only 12 players have had more seasons with at least 10 sacks and Jones' 107 1/2 for his career lead the NFL since he made his debut in 2012. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
Raiders overhaul D-line by signing Jones, trading Ngakoue

By Josh Dubow Mar. 16, 2022 01:03 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Raiders' new regime looks to target O-line, secondary

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 02:19 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones (95) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) for a loss of 11 yards during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Raiders get past turmoil, face AFC champ Bengals in playoffs

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 10:10 AM EST

Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia motions towards the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
Raiders coach Bisaccia making case to remove interim tag

By W.g. Ramirez Jan. 11, 2022 08:47 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Justin Jones (93) removes his helmet after the Los Angeles Chargers lost to the Las Vegas Raiders in overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Aggressive Chargers falter down the stretch to miss playoffs

By Joe Reedy Jan. 10, 2022 08:13 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia motions towards the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
Raiders' Carr after clinching playoffs: 'Job is not done'

By Josh Dubow Jan. 10, 2022 06:02 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) runs off the field after his team defeated the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Carr's knack for game-winning drives has Raiders in hunt

By W.g. Ramirez Jan. 07, 2022 02:33 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) beats Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde (23) and cornerback Taron Johnson (24) on a 13-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
COVID-19 issues continue in NFL; Colts, Panthers hit hard

By Steve Reed Dec. 27, 2021 01:56 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders defensive back Keisean Nixon (22) celebrates after tackling Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Raiders' defense comes through big to remain in playoff race

By Josh Dubow Dec. 27, 2021 11:30 AM EST

New York Giants free safety Xavier McKinney (29) intercepts a pass intended for Las Vegas Raiders' Zay Jones (7) as Giants' James Bradberry (24) watches during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
McKinney has 2 picks, Giants edge Raiders 23-16

By Tom Canavan Nov. 07, 2021 04:18 PM EST

New York Giants' Evan Engram (88) runs away from Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Las Vegas Raiders at New York Giants 11/7/2021

Nov. 07, 2021 01:31 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Jacoby Brissett (14) warms up before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders 9/26/2021

Sep. 26, 2021 03:33 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Raiders RB Josh Jacobs out vs Steelers with injury

By Josh Dubow Sep. 17, 2021 04:47 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) forces a fumble by Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during overtime in an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Nassib's strip-sack helps Raiders in OT victory over Ravens

By W.g. Ramirez Sep. 14, 2021 02:17 AM EDT

FILE - In this uesday, June 15, 2021 file photo, Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue takes part in a drill during an NFL football practice in Henderson, Nev. The Raiders bolstered the pass rush with the addition of edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue and defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson and added help in the secondary in veteran cornerback Casey Hayward and rookie safety Tre'von Moehrig.(AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Raiders' potential on defense must translate to results

W.g. Ramirez Sep. 11, 2021 02:11 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2021, file photo, Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock walks on the sideline during at the team's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif. After failing to post a winning record in three seasons since Jon Gruden returned as coach, the Raiders know that nothing short of a playoff berth can be considered a success in year four. “We think we’re going to be a pretty good football team,” Mayock said Wednesday, Sept. 1. "We’re not hiding from expectations." (AP Photo/Scot Tucker, File)
Raiders GM Mike Mayock: 'We need to be a playoff team'

By Josh Dubow Sep. 01, 2021 08:33 PM EDT

A fan cheers from the upper deck at SoFi Stadium during the second half of a preseason NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Garrett shines for Rams, but Raiders hold on for 17-16 win

By Dan Greenspan Aug. 22, 2021 01:26 AM EDT

Raiders cut DL Maurice Hurst, Arden Key

By Josh Dubow Apr. 15, 2021 06:41 PM EDT
The Last Vegas Raiders cut two members of Jon Gruden's first draft class in his second stint as coach, waiving defensive linemen Maurice Hurst and Arden Key...

Raiders give 3-year contract to C Andre James

By Josh Dubow Mar. 22, 2021 04:00 PM EDT
The Las Vegas Raiders showed their confidence in center Andre James by giving him a three-year contract less than a week after trading away starter Rodney...