J.J. Nelson
FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans quarterback Trevor Siemian (4) passes during NFL football training camp in Nashville, Tenn. Replacing an NFL player because of injury or play usually is as easy as a phone call and a plane ride. Not during a pandemic. The Titans added quarterback Trevor Siemian on Aug. 19. Siemian had never been through a tryout process at anytime in the NFL, and was happy to join a team after throwing to his old left guard from Northwestern in a Chicago park the week before. (George Walker IV/The Tennessean via AP, Pool, File)
ON FOOTBALL: Planning, patience a must to replace players

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 27, 2020 11:03 AM EDT

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden shouts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Lazard, Packers moving on from Monday, focused on Raiders

By Keith Jenkins Oct. 17, 2019 05:19 PM EDT

Raiders release receiver J.J. Nelson

Oct. 10, 2019 05:12 PM EDT
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders have cut wide receiver J.J. Nelson after he missed three of the past four games with injuries. Oakland...

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Zay Jones warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, in Orchard Park, N.Y. A person familiar with the move confirms to The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills have agreed to trade receiver Zay Jones to the Oakland Raiders. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
AP Source: Bills trade receiver Zay Jones to Raiders

By John Wawrow Oct. 07, 2019 09:26 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden, front right, talks with quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Raiders developing into contender in year 2 under Gruden

By Josh Dubow Oct. 07, 2019 03:03 PM EDT

CORRECTS STADIUM TO TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM INSTEAD OF WEMBLEY STADIUM - Fans waits to enter Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Chargers' Gordon expected to see 1st action of season

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2019 12:44 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr attends a training session during the media day at The Grove Hotel, Watford, England, Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. The Oakland Raiders are preparing for an NFL regular season game against the Chicago Bears in London on Sunday. (Steven Paston/PA via AP)
Bears join Raiders in London 2 days before game

By Josh Dubow Oct. 04, 2019 02:38 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Raiders head to London on winning note after win vs. Colts

By Josh Dubow Sep. 30, 2019 03:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey covers a Tennessee Titans player during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars have no idea what's next for disgruntled cornerback Jalen Ramsey. If the past is any indication, it's sure to include something out of the ordinary.(AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
Jalen Ramsey inactive for 1st time in career for Jaguars

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2019 12:18 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, left, talks with Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 34-14. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Raiders look to rebound after back-to-back lopsided losses

By Josh Dubow Sep. 23, 2019 06:30 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) scores on a 1-yard touchdown run ahead of Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Maurice Hurst (73) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Raiders start long road stretch with 34-14 loss to Vikings

By Dave Campbell Sep. 22, 2019 07:14 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates after completing a pass for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs stop 3 2-point conversions, beat Ravens 33-28

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 05:43 PM EDT

Correction: Raiders-Vikings story

Sep. 22, 2019 04:21 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In a story Sept. 22 about the Raiders-Vikings game, The Associated Press erroneously referred to the Oakland quarterback. He is Derek Carr, not...

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Oakland Raiders at Minnesota Vikings 9/22/2019

Sep. 22, 2019 01:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 29, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders center Richie Incognito stretches during NFL football training camp in Napa, Calif. Guard Richie Incognito returns to the Raiders after missing two games for a suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)
Suspension over, Richie Incognito rejoins Raiders

By Michael Wagaman Sep. 18, 2019 07:51 PM EDT

A New Orleans Saints helmet rests on the field during an NFL game against the Houston Texans, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in New Orleans. The Saints defeated the Texans 30-28. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Saints DT Sheldon Rankins still out in game vs. Rams

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2019 12:20 PM EDT

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

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is shown during an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. The Raiders’ worldwide tour gets started in the preseason when they play a "home" exhibition against Green Bay in Winnipeg on Thursday, Aug. 22. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Raiders Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:59 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) meet at midfield after an an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Raiders won 33-26. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Antonio Brown moves closer to return to practice for Raiders

By Josh Dubow Aug. 17, 2019 07:04 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) warms up Prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Oakland Raiders at Arizona Cardinals 8/15/2019

Aug. 15, 2019 07:37 PM EDT