Jonathan Abram
FILE - AFC defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, of the Los Angeles Chargers, watches during the first half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game against the NFC, in Orlando, Fla., in this Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, file photo. The Las Vegas Raiders have hired Gus Bradley as their new defensive coordinator with the task of turning around one of the league's worst units. Coach Jon Gruden decided to bring on the experienced Bradley on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, to fill that role Paul Guenther had for the first two-plus seasons on his staff before being fired in December. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Raiders hire Gus Bradley as new defensive coordinator

By Josh Dubow Jan. 12, 2021 02:16 PM EST

Denver Broncos cornerback Michael Ojemudia (23) forces a fumble by Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Raiders miss playoffs for 3rd season under coach Jon Gruden

By Josh Dubow Jan. 04, 2021 06:05 PM EST

Sun illuminates the bust of Denver Broncos running back and Pro Football Hall of Famer Floyd Little late Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in the team's Ring of Fame plaza outside Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Little, who was the franchise's sole star during years of struggles in the 1960s and 1970s, died at 78 from a rare form of cell cancer in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos 1/3/2021

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) warms up before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders 12/26/2020

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks to pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Gruden optimistic Carr can start for Raiders

By Josh Dubow Dec. 24, 2020 06:25 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) limps on the sidelines after a play against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Derek Carr upgraded to full participant for Raiders

By Josh Dubow Dec. 23, 2020 05:44 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) limps on the sidelines after a play against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Carr hopes to play for Raiders despite groin injury

By Josh Dubow Dec. 22, 2020 07:26 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) looks to pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Raiders in midst of another late-season collapse

By Josh Dubow Dec. 18, 2020 05:46 PM EST

Keenan Allen, Mike Williams active for Chargers vs. Raiders

Dec. 17, 2020 07:04 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers will have starting receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams active for a division showdown against the Las Vegas...

Las Vegas Raiders strong safety Johnathan Abram (24) tackles Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Raiders missing 4 more defensive starters for Chargers game

By Josh Dubow Dec. 16, 2020 05:10 PM EST

Kicker Mike Badgley #4 celebrates with punter Ty Long #1 of the Los Angeles Chargers after kicking the game winning 43 yard field goal to defeat the Atlanta Falcons 20-17 during a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Los Angeles Chargers won 20-17. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Raiders need quick fix vs. Chargers to stay in playoff hunt

By Josh Dubow Dec. 16, 2020 04:47 PM EST

File-This Dec. 15, 2019, file photo shows then Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas. Marinelli doesn’t have much time to fix all the problems on the Las Vegas Raiders defense. He was promoted from defensive line coach to interim defensive coordinator after Paul Guenther was fired on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, and has just three days to make his mark before the Raiders host the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Marinelli has little time to fix Raiders defensive woes

By Josh Dubow Dec. 15, 2020 06:16 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden speaks to his players during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Gruden: Guenther fired because Raiders D needed 'new voice'

By Josh Dubow Dec. 14, 2020 05:37 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) misses a catch while covered by Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Raiders fire Guenther after defense's dismal outing vs Colts

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) warms up before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Indianapolis Colts at Las Vegas Raiders 12/13/2020

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Trainers check New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) after an injury during the second half of NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Colts have left tackle Castonzo, LB Okereke vs. Raiders

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2020 12:23 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Jacobs, Brown, Abram questionable for Raiders vs. Colts

By Josh Dubow Dec. 11, 2020 04:51 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders' Darren Waller (83), left, celebrates his touchdown with Nelson Agholor during the first half an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Waller provides Raiders cheat code against blitz

By Josh Dubow Dec. 10, 2020 05:40 AM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass the football during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Chiefs, Steelers top AFC, but plenty of others could contend

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 10, 2020 05:02 AM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, right, celebrates his touchdown pass to Henry Ruggs III during the second half an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Gruden focuses on Raiders execution rather than Jets blunder

By Josh Dubow Dec. 07, 2020 06:08 PM EST