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Las Vegas Raiders

-- Raiders Release Roderic Teamer --
Mon Nov 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Las Vegas Raiders have released S Roderic Teamer.

-- Raiders Release Marcus Peters --
Mon Nov 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have waived veteran CB Marcus Peters.

-- Roderic Teamer Arrested for DUI; He's OUT Today --
Sun Nov 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

8NewsNow reports according to early morning jail records Las Vegas Raiders S Roderic Teamer was flagged for speeding then arrested for DUI in Vegas. He will not play today.

-- Raiders Release Jakob Johnson --
Fri Nov 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have released FB Jakob Johnson.

-- Raiders Claim Jack Jones --
Tue Nov 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Las Vegas Raiders have claimed DB Jack Jones off waivers from the New England Patriots.

-- Sings Were There That Josh McDaniels Would be Fired --
Sun Nov 5, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports by last Thursday's practice, the signs were there that there would be a coaching change in Las Vegas. Then Raiders HC Josh McDaniels, visibly affected by a brutal team meeting, was different. Those present felt it was over.

-- Raiders Fire COO Mike Newquist --
Sat Nov 4, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports the Raiders and COO Mike Newquist have “parted ways.” The subheadline of the article is a bit stronger and more definitive, explaining the COO was “fired.” Also, the article characterizes the move in the next paragraph as a “dismissal.” Newquist just arrived in August. No reason was provided for the move.

-- Raiders Sign Jaylon Smith --
Thu Nov 2, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed LB Jaylon Smith.

-- Raiders Name Bo Hardegree New OC --
Wed Nov 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders are promoting QBs coach Bo Hardegree to offensive coordinator, sources say.

-- Raiders Fire OC Mick Lombardi --
Wed Nov 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have fired OC Mick Lombardi, per source.

-- Source: Aidan O’Connell Will Start Moving Forward --
Wed Nov 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders are moving forward with rookie QB Aidan O’Connell as their starting QB, a source says.

-- Raiders Fire HC Josh McDaniels and GM Dave Ziegler --
Tue Oct 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Las Vegas Raiders have fired HC Josh McDaniels and GM Dave Ziegler. The Raiders are planning to name LBs coach Antonio Pierce as their interim head coach. Meanwhile, assistant GM Champ Kelly now takes over as the interim GM. Kelly has interviewed for other general manager jobs and is highly regarded across the league.

-- Davante Adams Sitting Tight --
Tue Oct 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Las Vegas Review Journal reports WR Davante Adams has not requested a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders.

-- Sources: Davante Adams Going Nowhere --
Sat Oct 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Las Vegas Raiders won’t be trading All-Pro WR Davante Adams before the NFL’s Oct. 31 deadline, per sources.

-- Source: Brian Hoyer Will Start This Week --
Sat Oct 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports QB Brian Hoyer will be the starting quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders against the Bears, per source.

-- Raiders Starting QB Unkown --
Fri Oct 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Las Vegas Raiders HC Josh McDaniels will make a decision on the starting quarterback after Friday’s practice.

-- A Frustrated Davante Adams Speaks --
Wed Oct 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports despite back-to-back wins, Las Vegas Raiders WR Davante Adams is frustrated. Adams got only nine targets, with six catches for 74 yards in victories over the Packers and Patriots. “I’m sure people are thinking, ‘They won the game, so why is there an issue?’” Adams said Wednesday, via Mark Anderson of the Associated Press. “When you’re a player like me, mentally my benchmark is not wins and losses, it’s greatness. So when I go out there, I expect to have that ability to put that on the table and have an influence on the game. That’s my purpose for being here. I came here to win and to do it the right way, so if it doesn’t look like it’s supposed to look, then I’m going to be frustrated if I’m not part of that plan.”

-- Raiders IR Roderic Teamer; Sign One --
Wed Oct 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports CB Tyler Hall has been signed off of the practice squad and added to the Las Vegas Raiders active roster. Meanwhile, S Roderic Teamer was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move.

-- Rams Trade Van Jefferson --
Tue Oct 10, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have agreed to trade for Los Angeles Rams WR Van Jefferson. It’s a 2025 pick swap... 6th- and 7th-rounders.

-- Davante Adams Unlikely to be Traded --
Tue Oct 10, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Las Vegas Raiders are unlikely to trade WR Davante Adams before the NFL’s October 31st trade deadline.

-- Raiders Looking for a Pass Rusher --
Sun Oct 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Las Vegas Raiders have been busy making calls around the league looking for a pass rusher since releasing DE Chandler Jones. They are looking for a player-for-player swap and may not want to give up too much.

-- Aidan O'Connell Expected to Start Today --
Sun Oct 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders are expected to start rookie QB Aidan O'Connell against the Chargers today, sources say.

-- Raiders Leaning Towards Starting Aidan O'Connell --
Sat Sep 30, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Las Vegas Raiders are leaning toward starting rookie QB Aidan O'Connell against the Chargers on Sunday, per sources. A source cautioned the Raiders still have time to make final call and veteran QB Brian Hoyer is ready, but it’s looking as of now like O’Connell will make his NFL debut.

-- Raiders Release Chandler Jones --
Sat Sep 30, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have released veteran DE Chandler Jones.

-- Chandler Jones Arrested --
Fri Sep 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Las Vegas Raiders DE Chandler Jones (NFI) was arrested Friday morning for a charge listed as "VIOL DOM VIOLENCE TPO," which is a violation of a temporary protection order. His bail has been set at $15,000 and a court date has been set for Dec. 4th, 2023.

-- The Chandler Jones Saga Gets Weirder --
Tue Sep 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders DE Chandler Jones wrote in a social media post Monday night that he was taken to a hospital "against my will" by the Las Vegas Fire Department and later transferred to a behavioral health facility last week. Jones was placed on the non-football illness list last week by the Raiders with what the team has described as a personal matter. He has been away from the team since Labor Day weekend when he began a series of social media posts aimed at the Raiders, owner Mark Davis, GM Dave Ziegler and HC Josh McDaniels. He wrote in his post to X on Monday night, "First day out but I'm still aligned," indicating that Monday was his first day out of the facility. He attached journal entries plus a statement of "patient rights" from the Seven Hills Behavioral Health Hospital in Las Vegas, highlighting sections of the document that he believes were not followed by the facility. In the journal entries, Jones said that "5 to 7" Las Vegas Fire Department officials came to his front door and told him he had been put on a "court hold" by the Las Vegas Police Department. "I haven't done anything wrong. The police said people were concerned about me because of my posts online," he wrote, adding that once in an ambulance he was "injected" with an undisclosed substance even though he didn't give consent. He said he was taken to Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas and "then transferred to Seven Hills where they tried to force me to take meds & injections." Jones wrote he called Ziegler "6 to 7 times asking for help and I wondered if he had me put in here, but he never answered." He said he left voicemails with Ziegler and is just trying to figure out why the Raiders won't allow him in the facility or to be a part of the team. "I'm still confused on what I did wrong. I'm stuck here. I'm very sane," he wrote adding "I'm to strong of a person to be mentally broken."

-- Raiders NFI Chandler Jones --
Wed Sep 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have placed DL Chandler Jones on the non-football illness list as he deals with a personal issue.

-- Raiders IR Brandon Facyson --
Fri Sep 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Las Vegas Raiders have placed CB Brandon Facyson (shin) on injured reserve.

-- Chandler Jones Not Expected to Play This Week --
Fri Sep 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Las Vegas Raiders DE Chandler Jones has not been with the Raiders this week and that’s not expected to change this weekend. Jones has created and deleted numerous social media posts accusing the Raiders organization, HC Josh McDaniels, and GM Dave Ziegler of barring him from the team facility in recent days. One of the posts also accuses the team of sending the Las Vegas Crisis Response Team to his home. McDaniels called it “a personal situation and a private matter” earlier this week and did not shed any more light on what’s going on when he spoke to reporters on Friday. McDaniels did say that he does not expect Jones to be in the lineup against the Broncos on Sunday.

-- Chandler Jones Absent from Raiders --
Wed Sep 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Las Vegas Raiders DE Chandler Jones posted and deleted a series of social media posts expressing unhappiness with the team on Tuesday, including one that said he didn’t want to play for HC Josh McDaniels and another that appeared to show a screenshot of a text conversation with McDaniels. Given that outburst, it was no surprise that Jones was a major topic of conversation at McDaniels’ press conference on Wednesday. McDaniels said Jones is not with the team and declined to discuss whether Jones will play against the Broncos or anything else about the situation. “It’s a personal situation and a private matter. We have dealt with it and I am not going to talk about it,” McDaniels said.

-- Jimmy Garoppolo Restructures --
Tue Sep 5, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Las Vegas Raiders have restructured the contract of QB Jimmy Garoppolo. It’s unclear exactly how the team tweaked the three-year, $72.75 million deal Garoppolo signed as a free agent this offseason, but it has created $17 million in 2023 cap space. Garroppolo was scheduled to make a $22.5 million base salary and count $23.8 million against the salary cap this season.

-- Raiders Release Cole & Dorsett --
Tue Aug 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have released WR Keelan Cole and WR Phillip Dorsett, source said, and both veterans could be back on the practice squad.

-- Raiders Release Damien Williams --
Tue Aug 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have released veteran RB Damien Williams.

-- Josh Jacobs Set to Re-Sign with Raiders --
Sat Aug 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders and franchised RB Josh Jacobs have agreed to terms on a new one-year contract that can be worth up to $12 million, sources said. Jacobs and his agent Chad Wiestling have been in Las Vegas for several days working to get this deal done. He’ll sign the deal on Sunday when the team returns.

-- Raiders Have No Interest in Trading Josh Jacobs --
Wed Aug 23, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have shown no interest in trading unsigned franchised RB Josh Jacobs.

-- Sources: Josh Jacobs Will Report Before Week #1 --
Sun Aug 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Review-Journal reports unsigned franchised RB Josh Jacobs is expected to report to the Las Vegas Raiders before their season opener in three weeks, multiple league sources have indicated.

-- Aiden O'Connell Impresses --
Sun Aug 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

AP reports Las Vegas Raiders rookie QB Aiden O'Connell was 11/18 for 163 passing yards and 2 TDs on Saturday against the Rams. He once again played very well and finished with a 128 Passer rating.

-- Davante Adams Back to 100% --
Wed Aug 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

8NewsNow reports Las Vegas Raiders WR Davante Adams (leg) will be “out here and ready to roll” according to HC Josh McDaniels. He says he’s back to 100%. Adams later returned to practice today.

-- Raiders Activate Tyree Wilson --
Wed Aug 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Las Vegas Raiders have activated first-round DE Tyree Wilson from the NFI list and he is now cleared to practice.

-- Raiders IR Brandon Parker --
Tue Aug 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Las Vegas Raiders have placed veteran OT Brandon Parker on injured reserve.

-- Raiders Make Player Moves --
Sun Aug 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Las Vegas Raiders have released DT Kyle Peko and placed WR D.J. Turner and LB Darius Harris on injured reserve.

-- Raiders Sign One --
Sat Aug 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed free-agent RB Darwin Thompson.

-- Davante Adams Watch --
Fri Aug 11, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Review Journal reports the sense is, from people close to the situation, is that Las Vegas Raiders WR Davante Adams (leg) is "fine."

-- Davante Adams Suffers Minor Leg Injury --
Fri Aug 11, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports on the first snap of 11-on-11 drills Friday, Las Vegas Raiders WR Davante Adams (leg) went to make a short catch over the middle and was laid out by San Francisco 49ers CB Charvarius Ward. When Adams stayed down on the field in pain afterward, players and coaches from both teams immediately huddled around him. Adams was obviously in discomfort when he was eventually helped to his feet by the Raiders’ training staff. He needed assistance to make it to the sideline but was then able to stand under his own power while a trainer started to examine his right leg. A few moments later, Adams took a seat on a cooler and kept his head down while a crew of trainers huddled around him. Several minutes passed before he stood up again with a leg sleeve on his right shin. He gingerly limped his way down the sideline and talked to a couple of trainers before exiting the practice field and heading into the training room. It was a scary scene for Adams and the Raiders, but a league source said that his injury is minor. While that’s a favorable outcome, the timeline for his return to action is unclear. “I don’t think it was crazy serious,” HC Josh McDaniels said after practice. “It was a bang-bang play.”

-- Raiders Sign Damien Williams --
Fri Aug 11, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed veteran free-agent RB Damien Williams.

-- Raiders Activate Neil Farrell --
Wed Aug 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Las Vegas Raiders DT Neil Farrell has been activated from the non-football injury list and is back on the practice field Wednesday.

-- Henry Ruggs III Sentenced to 3-10 Years --
Wed Aug 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports former Las Vegas Raiders WR Henry Ruggs III was sentenced to 3-10 years in prison in Las Vegas on Wednesday. Ruggs pleaded guilty to charges of DUI resulting in death and vehicular manslaughter as a result of the 2021 drunk driving car crash that killed Tina Tintor and her dog. Ruggs agreed to that sentence as part of the plea deal and could have withdrawn his plea had the presiding judge imposed a different sentence. “I sincerely apologize,” Ruggs said during the hearing on Wednesday. “I have no excuse.”

-- McDaniels: Josh Jacobs Workhorse Role Won't Change If... --
Mon Aug 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox5 in Las Vegas reports Raiders HC Josh McDaniels shot down the notion the team likely would go with a more equitable distribution of carries even if the NFL’s leading rusher last season is back in the lineup. Franchised RB Josh Jacobs is sitting out after not agreeing to a long-term contract. “You go with what’s the best thing to do for the team, and certainly that was (Jacobs) last year and I wouldn’t expect that to be different this year,” McDaniels said. “But every game is a little different, every situation is a little different, the health of the team, etc. These guys all have great opportunities right now and that’s what they are focused on and trying to control their improvement day to day, and they are working really hard at doing that.” RB Zamir White, drafted in the fourth round last year out of Georgia, has been taking first-team snaps. He played in 14 games last season, but had only 17 carries for 70 yards. Jacobs was handed the ball 340 times, rushing for 1,653 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also caught 53 passes for 400 yards.

-- Brandon Facyson Injured; Not Serious Though --
Thu Aug 3, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Las Vegas Raiders CB Brandon Facyson was carted off the field Tuesday due to an apparent injury. HC Josh McDaniels on Wednesday declined to give an update on Facyson's status other than to say his absence won't be "too long."

-- Raiders Workout Jaylon Smith --
Wed Aug 2, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Las Vegas Raiders have worked out free-agent LB Jaylon Smith.

-- Jimmy Garoppolo on a Pitch Count --
Wed Aug 2, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo left practice early today but per source, it was planned as he was on a "pitch count" as part of his rehab plan.

-- Raiders Sign Jacob Hollister --
Wed Aug 2, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed free-agent TE Jacob Hollister.

-- Josh Jacobs Watch --
Tue Aug 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

CBS Sports reports the Las Vegas Raiders are open to restarting talks with unsigned franchised RB Josh Jacobs with hopes of getting him under contract and into camp. The sides have RB Saquon Barkely's deal as a template to get a deal done for Jacobs for this year. Raiders HC Josh McDaniels didn’t sound concerned about Jacobs missing regular-season games during an interview. “I think everybody loves and respects JJ and understands the process,” McDaniels said. “I certainly do. And I’ve said it a million times this year: I love the player and the person, and I understand the process he’s going through. We’re going to work as hard as we can with the guys that are here every day, and ultimately when he’s back, we’re going to look forward to getting him back and integrated into the group.”

-- Raiders Workout Two RBs --
Tue Aug 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Las Vegas Raiders worked out free-agenst RB Damien Williams and RB Rex Burkhead on Tuesday.

-- Raiders Release O.J. Howard --
Tue Aug 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Review-Journal reports the Las Vegas Raiders have released veteran TE O.J. Howard.

-- Raiders Sign Darius Harris --
Mon Jul 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed free-agent LB Darius Harris. The Chiefs did not tender Harris as a restricted free agent, making him an unrestricted free agent in March.

-- Jimmy Garoppolo Rests Friday --
Fri Jul 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo did not participate in Friday's practice. Garoppolo had a planned day off, one of several days off Garoppolo will have over the next few weeks. Garoppolo’s schedule was made well ahead of time.

-- Raiders Workout RBs --
Thu Jul 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agents RB Benny Snell and RB Abram Smith worked out for the Las Vegas Raiders this week.

-- Raiders Make Player Moves --
Tue Jul 25, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Las Vegas Raiders have re-signed DL Kyle Peko and waived QB Chase Garbers and CB Ike Brown.

-- Josh Jacobs No-Shows --
Tue Jul 25, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Las Vegas Raiders RB Josh Jacobs, who hasn’t signed his franchise tender, no-showed the start of training camp today.

-- Raiders Sign Marcus Peters --
Mon Jul 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed veteran free-agent CB Marcus Peters to a one-year contract.

-- Josh Jacobs Leaves Las Vegas --
Mon Jul 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Las Vegas Raiders RB Josh Jacobs, who hasn’t signed his franchise tender, was spotted this morning boarding a flight leaving Las Vegas. Jacobs won’t report for training camp Tuesday and has told people close to him that he doesn’t plan to return anytime soon.

-- Raiders Working Out Two --
Mon Jul 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders are working out veteran free-agent CB Troy Hill today, along with free-agent CB Marcus Peters.

-- Angry Josh Jacobs Appears Ready to Miss All of Camp & Preseason --
Sun Jul 23, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports a source with knowledge of the situation says participants in last night’s Zoom call involving disgruntled NFL running backs got the impression that RB Josh Jacobs does not plan to show up for training camp or the preseason. Whether he actually refuses to collect game checks (at $561,111 each) remains to be seen.

-- Jimmy Garoppolo Passes Physical --
Sun Jul 23, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Las Vegas Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo (foot), who spent his off-season recovering from a foot injury, did in fact pass his training camp physical and is expected to begin training camp with his teammates, per league source. Raiders are not placing him on the Physically Unable to Perform list.

-- Jimmy Garoppolo Rehab Update --
Sun Jul 23, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders expect QB Jimmy Garoppolo (foot surgery) is expected to be cleared to practice. He should avoid the active PUP list after he was sidelined for OTAs.

-- Raiders List Two --
Fri Jul 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Las Vegas Raiders have placed first-round pick CB Tyree Wilson on the non-football injury list. They also third-rounder DT Byron Young has been placed on the physically unable to perform list.

-- Raiders to Host Marcus Peters --
Fri Jul 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders will host free-agent CB Marcus Peters for a visit and workout on Monday, sources say. Las Vegas visited with Peters earlier this spring, now will take another close look before training camp.

-- No Long-Term Deal for Josh Jacobs --
Mon Jul 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports no long-term deal was reach for the Las Vegas Raiders and franchised RB Josh Jacobs. He’s expected to skip most, if not all, of training camp.

-- Josh Jacobs Contract Watch --
Sun Jul 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports the feeling around the Raiders is that the gap between their offer and franchised RB Josh Jacobs' desired contract is too large to bridge by Monday afternoon’s deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign multi-year deals. Jacobs is not under contract if he does not sign the tag, so skipping camp would not come with any penalties from the team.

-- Raiders & Josh Jacobs Not Close to a New Long-Term Deal --
Fri Jul 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders and franchised RB Josh Jacobs aren’t close to a new long-term deal. Jacobs has said he won't report without a new deal. The deadline to sign a new long-term deal is Monday.

-- Josh Jacobs Won't Report Without New Deal --
Thu Jul 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox 5 Bews in Las Vegas reports Raiders RB Josh Jacobs says he is “feeling great” and “explosive.” The team, though, might not get to see for itself for a while. Jacobs will not report to training camp absent a new deal before Monday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline. There is no indication the sides are close to a long-term deal, but deadlines tend to prompt action, and the Raiders are running out of time. Jacobs is set to make $10.1 million on the franchise tender this season.

-- Josh Jacobs to Sit Into the Season? --
Thu Jun 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports unsigned Las Vegas Raiders franchised RB Josh Jacobs' holdout could extend into training camp and even Week #1, according to sources.

-- Raiders Defensive Plans --
Mon Jun 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

SI.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders are hopeful that the presence of DE Tyree Wilson will mean reduced playing time for both DE Chandler Jones and DE Maxx Crosby during the 2023 season, in an effort to keep them fresh. The Raiders may also use some creative nickel packages that would have all three players on the field at the same time.

-- Charges Against Davante Adams Dismissed, But... --
Sat Jun 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Kansas City Star reports Las Vegas Raiders WR Davante Adams is no longer facing misdemeanor assault charges for shoving a cameraman in Kansas City after a game last season. A prosecutor dismissed the charge, and the Kansas City municipal court confirmed on Friday that it is now considered a closed confidential case under Missouri law. The cameraman, Park Zebley, also filed a civil suit against Adams. That case is still listed as pending in the Missouri court system. Adams could still face punishment from the NFL under the Personal Conduct Policy.

-- Raiders Sign 4th-Rounder Jakorian Bennett --
Fri Jun 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed 4th-round draft pick CB Jakorian Bennett to a four-year contract. The Raiders now have their entire rookie class under contract.

-- Raiders Sign 2nd-Rounder Michael Mayer --
Wed Jun 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed 2nd-round draft pick TE Michael Mayer to a four-year contract.

-- No Offers for Hunter Renfrow, But... --
Thu Jun 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Las Vegas Raiders have received no trade offers for WR Hunter Renfrow. That said, it doesn’t mean the Raiders haven’t received calls about Renfrow’s availability.

-- Jimmy Garoppolo Rehab Update --
Tue Jun 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports barring any setbacks, Las Vegas Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo (foot surgery) is expected to be ready for training camp.

-- Unsigned Josh Jacobs No-Shows Again --
Tue Jun 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Las Vegas Raiders HC Josh McDaniels says RB Josh Jacobs is not under contract (hasn’t signed franchise tag), and therefore is not at mandatory minicamp. Perfect attendance, otherwise. Once again, he spoke highly of Jacobs and is respectful of this process.

-- Jimmy Garoppolo's Health Not a Concern --
Thu Jun 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Review-Journal reports Las Vegas Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo's (foot) availability for training camp and the regular season is not a concern for the team, according to HC Josh McDaniel.

-- Jimmy Garoppolo's Contract Adjusted Just Prior to Signing --
Sun May 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Las Vegas Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo’s contract contains a critical final clause, Addendum G, that addresses the foot injury Garoppolo suffered during the 2022 season, and for which he had surgery after signing with the Raiders. Addendum G is a waiver and release. The contract preserves the team’s ability to terminate the agreement with no further obligation, “for any reason related to the Waiver and Release attached as Addendum G.” The waiver becomes null and void if at any time during the 2023 season, Garoppolo passes a physical exam, is active for at least one regular-season game, and does not suffer re-injury to his left foot in the manner described in Addendum G.

-- Jimmy Garoppolo Not Cleared to Practice, But... --
Thu May 25, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) has not been cleared to practice due to a foot injury. He could be out until training camp, but is expected to be fine for the start of the season. Garoppolo underwent foot surgery after signing with Vegas in March.

-- Raiders RB Watch --
Sat May 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Raiders RB Zamir White and RB Brittain Brown are candidates to receive more playing time this upcoming season. Both could see time with the first-team offense during offseason workout since franchise free-agent RB Josh Jacobs has not signed his tender offer at this point.

-- Raiders TE Watch --
Sat May 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Raiders rookie TE Michael Mayer is expected to compete with veteran TE Austin Hooper for the starting tight end job during training camp.

-- Raiders Sign One --
Fri May 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed veteran free-agent OG Greg Van Roten.

-- Davante Adams Going Nowhere --
Fri May 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Las Vegas Raiders are not expected to trade unhappy WR Davante Adams right now.

-- Raiders Sign 3rd-Rounder Byron Young --
Tue May 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed third-round draft pick DT Byron Young to a four-year contract.

-- Raiders Sign 3rd-Rounder Byron Young --
Mon May 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Las Vegas Raiders official website reports the Raiders have signed third-round draft pick DT Byron Young to a four-year contract.

-- Raiders Host Marcus Peters --
Mon May 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports free-agent CB Marcus Peters is visiting the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday.

-- Raiders Sign First-Rounder Tyree Wilson --
Fri May 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed first-round draft pick DE Tyree Wilson to a four-year contract with a 5th-year team option.

-- Tom Brady Could Become a Limited Partner of the Raiders --
Fri May 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports retired QB Tom Brady is currently in talks to becomes a limited partner in the Las Vegas Raiders.

-- Henry Ruggs Pleads Giulty; Faces 3-10 Years in Prison --
Wed May 10, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports former Las Vegas Raiders WR Henry Ruggs III pleaded guilty Wednesday in a 2021 drunken driving crash that killed a Las Vegas woman and her dog. Ruggs, 24, pleaded guilty in Clark County District Court to one count of DUI resulting in death and one count of misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. He faces three to 10 years in a Nevada state prison. A judge set his sentencing for Aug. 9. Ruggs will remain under house arrest with alcohol and location electronic monitoring devices until then.

-- Henry Ruggs III Takes Deal to Plead Guilty --
Tue May 2, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports former Las Vegas Raiders WR Henry Ruggs III unconditionally waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Tuesday and will plead guilty to one count of DUI resulting in death and one count of misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in a 2021 case in which he's accused of killing a woman in a car crash. According to a plea agreement presented Tuesday in Las Vegas justice court, Ruggs will serve three to 10 years in the Nevada state prison. The case now moves to the 8th Judicial District Court for a May 10th hearing, when he is expected to formally plead guilty. The charges dropped as part of the plea deal were one count of DUI causing substantial harm regarding his passenger and two counts of reckless driving.

-- Tyree Wilson Rehab Update --
Fri Apr 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Las Vegas Raiders top draft pick DE Tyree Wilson (foot) is coming off a season-ending foot injury suffered in November, but he’s expecting to be fine by the time Las Vegas needs him on the field. “I expect to be ready by training camp,” Wilson said in a video call after his selection on Thursday. “It’s up to the staff at the Raiders to see what percent I am. I feel great, and I’m just trying to be as best as possible on the field.”

-- Unsigned Josh Jacobs No-Shows --
Fri Apr 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders GM Dave Ziegler confirms RB Josh Jacobs has not signed his franchise tag offer and thus, is not allowed to be with the team for their voluntary offseason program, which began this week. "We'll continue to work through that situation...continue with that process and see where it goes," he said.

-- Raiders Hosting Jalen Carter --
Wed Apr 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Georgia DT Jalen Carter is visiting today with the Las Vegas Raiders.

-- Raiders to Host Bryce Young --
Wed Apr 5, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegsas Raiders are hosting Alabama QB Bryce Young on a Top 30 visit that begins on Thursday.

-- Raiders Name Danny Amendola --
Tue Apr 4, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Las Vegas Raiders have hired former Patriots WR Danny Amendola as their new coaching assistant/returners.

-- Raiders Sign Brian Hoyer --
Tue Apr 4, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent QB Brian Hoyer has signed a two-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, per his agent.

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