Jonathan Abram
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

FILE - New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels looks on prior to an NFL football game Nov. 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. The Las Vegas Raiders have made a request to interview the Patriots' McDaniels for their head coach opening. A person familiar with the search said Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, the Raiders made the request to speak with McDaniels about filling the void left when Jon Gruden resigned in October. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team was not announcing its candidates. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Raiders to go Patriot Way with new GM, possibly coach

By Josh Dubow Jan. 30, 2022 03:05 PM EST

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock walks the sideline during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. On Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, the Las Vegas Raiders announced they have fired Mayock after three seasons and will begin a search for a coach and GM following their second playoff berth in the past 19 seasons. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Las Vegas Raiders oust GM Mike Mayock after 3 seasons

By Josh Dubow Jan. 17, 2022 06:20 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) throws against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Raiders host Broncos in matchup of AFC playoff hopefuls

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 01:42 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) boots a winning 48-yard field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Raiders eke out win vs short-handed Browns to stay in hunt

By Josh Dubow Dec. 21, 2021 06:08 PM EST

Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams (26) breaks up a pass intended for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Carlson FG gives Raiders 16-14 win vs COVID-ravaged Browns

By Tom Withers Dec. 20, 2021 08:26 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Nick Mullens throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Las Vegas Raiders at Cleveland Browns 12/19/2021

Dec. 20, 2021 05:25 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) scores past Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Optimistic Renfrow shines bright in Raiders' gloomy season

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 14, 2021 05:27 PM EST

A fan sits at a table inside Arrowhead Stadium before the start of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 12:41 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs aim for sixth straight win as Raiders come calling

By Dave Skretta Dec. 09, 2021 02:15 PM EST

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) scores a touchdown around Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Brandon Facyson (35) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Chiefs aim for sixth straight win as Raiders visit town

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 12:44 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) warms up before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Washington Football Team at Las Vegas Raiders 12/5/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 04:13 PM EST

Omar Elizonda of Reynosa, Mexico makes disced as he and others tailgate outside AT&T Stadium before an NFL football game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Las Vegas Raiders at Dallas Cowboys 11/25/2021

Nov. 25, 2021 04:01 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Armani Watts (23) tackles Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Raiders in danger of another spiral after rout by Chiefs

By Josh Dubow Nov. 15, 2021 06:28 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders 11/14/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 07:57 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

Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia greets fans prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos 10/17/2021

Oct. 17, 2021 03:29 PM EDT