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Las Vegas Raiders tight end Matt Bushman (84) and guard Richie Incognito (64) warm up during an NFL football organized team activity at the team's training facility Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Raiders counting on Richie Incognito to help lead young line

By W.g. Ramirez May. 26, 2021 08:06 PM EDT

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, in this Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, 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/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Raiders take Alabama OL Alex Leatherwood with 17th pick

By Josh Dubow Apr. 29, 2021 10:42 PM EDT

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 - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock stands on the field before the team's NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland. The Raiders spent the start of free agency dismantling their expensive offensive line, trading away three highly paid starters for mid-round picks. While most outsiders viewed the moves to deal Rodney Hudson, Gabe Jackson and Trent Brown as a setback for the Raiders, Mayock sees opportunity ahead for line coach Tom Cable to build around young players like Kolton Miller and Andre James. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Raiders GM 'energized' by changes on offensive line

By Josh Dubow Apr. 22, 2021 06:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 file photo, Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Kolton Miller (74) in the first second half of an NFL football game in Denver. The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to a contract extension with left tackle Kolton Miller that will keep him locked up through the 2025 season. The deal reached Tuesday, March 30, 2021 was announced by Miller's agents at Octagon Football. The contract includes the 2022 fifth-year option and three additional seasons and is worth $68.7 million.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Miller turned rough start to NFL career into big contract

By Josh Dubow Apr. 02, 2021 05:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 file photo, Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Kolton Miller (74) in the first second half of an NFL football game in Denver. The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to a contract extension with left tackle Kolton Miller that will keep him locked up through the 2025 season. The deal reached Tuesday, March 30, 2021 was announced by Miller's agents at Octagon Football. The contract includes the 2022 fifth-year option and three additional seasons and is worth $68.7 million.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Raiders agree to extension with LT Kolton Miller

By Josh Dubow Mar. 30, 2021 04:32 PM EDT

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...

FILE - Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake (41) dives over the line for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, file photo. The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to a two-year deal worth up to $14.5 million with free agent running back Kenyan Drake to complement starter Josh Jacobs. A person familiar with the deal says Drake will be guaranteed $11 million under the deal agreed to on Thursday, March 18, 2021. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been announced. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
AP source: Raiders agree to 2-year deal with Kenyan Drake

By Josh Dubow Mar. 18, 2021 03:31 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

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr throws during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Las Vegas Raiders at Cleveland Browns 11/1/2020

Nov. 01, 2020 01:42 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. The Las Vegas Raiders sent all five starting offensive linemen home as part of coronavirus contact tracing after right tackle Trent Brown was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list with a positive test. The Raiders held practice on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 without their starting five as they prepare for Sunday’s home game against Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)
Raiders activate 4 starting linemen from COVID-19 list

By Josh Dubow Oct. 24, 2020 10:51 AM EDT

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. The Las Vegas Raiders sent all five starting offensive linemen home as part of coronavirus contact tracing after right tackle Trent Brown was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list with a positive test. The Raiders held practice on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 without their starting five as they prepare for Sunday’s home game against Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)
AP source: Raiders latest COVID tests all negative

By Josh Dubow Oct. 23, 2020 10:40 AM EDT

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. The Las Vegas Raiders sent all five starting offensive linemen home as part of coronavirus contact tracing after right tackle Trent Brown was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list with a positive test. The Raiders held practice on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 without their starting five as they prepare for Sunday’s home game against Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)
Raiders place 5 more players on COVID-19 list

By Josh Dubow Oct. 22, 2020 06:23 PM EDT

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. The Las Vegas Raiders sent all five starting offensive linemen home as part of coronavirus contact tracing after right tackle Trent Brown was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list with a positive test. The Raiders held practice on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 without their starting five as they prepare for Sunday’s home game against Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)
Raiders send starting O-line home after Brown's COVID test

By Josh Dubow Oct. 21, 2020 05:10 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) runs for a touchdown past Detroit Lions defensive back Miles Killebrew during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Raiders rookie class making big impact in 1st half of season

By Josh Dubow Nov. 05, 2019 05:16 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Packers get WR Davante Adams back vs. Chargers

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2019 12:35 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders center Rodney Hudson (61) leaves the team's NFL football game against the Houston Texans after an injury during the first half in Houston. The Raiders are preparing to make do without the anchor of their offensive line. Hudson missed practice on Wednesday with a sprained ankle that knocked him out of last week's loss at Houston and appears unlikely to be able to play this week against the Detroit Lions. Hudson is one of the most valuable members of the offense for the Raiders because of his strong blocking in the pass and run games and the ability to get the entire offense into the correct protections. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
Raiders preparing to play without injured C Rodney Hudson

By Josh Dubow Oct. 30, 2019 07:20 PM EDT

Raiders place DT Justin Ellis on season-ending IR

By Josh Dubow Aug. 31, 2019 08:13 PM EDT
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders placed defensive tackle Justin Ellis on season-ending injured reserve with a knee injury Saturday and cut two undrafted...

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders wide receiver Keelan Doss (89) runs with the ball during an an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. After winning just four games last season and holding four picks in the top two rounds of the NFL draft, the Raiders figured to have plenty of opportunities for rookies to contribute. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Undrafted players making big impression on Raiders

By Josh Dubow Aug. 26, 2019 06:41 PM EDT