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Las Vegas Raiders

-- Raiders Name Chris Beatty --
Thu Feb 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

CBS Sports reports the Las Vegas Raiders have named Chris Beatty WRs Coach.

-- Raiders Name Chip Kelly --
Sun Feb 2, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Las Vegas Raiders have named Chip Kelly Offensive Coordinator.

-- Raiders Name Rob Leonard --
Sun Feb 2, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have named Rob Leonard Defensive Lin Coach and Run-Game Coordinator.

-- Raiders Name John Glenn --
Fri Jan 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have named John Glenn Linebackers Coach.

-- Raiders Re-Sign DC Patrick Graham --
Wed Jan 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have re-signed Patrick Graham as their defensive coordinator, per sources.

-- Raiders Retain Tom McMahon --
Wed Jan 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders are retaining special teams coordinator Tom McMahon, per source.

-- Raiders Name John Spytek General Manager --
Fri Jan 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have named John Spytek General Manager.

-- Raiders Now Eyeing Russell Wilson? --
Fri Jan 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports one name to watch for the Las Vegas Raiders to possibly sign this off-season is QB Russell Wilson.

-- Raiders Name Pete Carroll New Head Coach --
Fri Jan 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports former Seahawks HC Pete Carroll and the Las Vegas Raiders have reached agreement on a three-year deal with a fourth-year team option for Carroll to become the team's new Head Coach.

-- Raiders Set to Name John Spytek --
Wed Jan 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders are expected to hire Bucs assistant GM John Spytek as their new general manager.

-- Raiders Interview Lance Newmark --
Sun Jan 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Las Vegas Raiders are interviewing former Lions executive and current Commanders assistant GM Lance Newmark today for their general manager job, per sources.

-- Ben Johnson to Take Raiders HC Job? --
Wed Jan 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports there is a lot of momentum for Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson taking the Raiders' head coaching job.

-- Raiders Enamored With Ben Johnson --
Sat Jan 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports as the Las Vegas Raiders head coaching search kicks into gear, one name to watch: Lions OC Ben Johnson. The organization is said to be enamored with him, and retired QB Tom Brady’s personal touch has helped.

-- Raiders Fire GM Tom Telesco --
Thu Jan 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have fired GM Tom Telesco.

-- Raiders Fire HC Antonio Pierce; Retain GM Tom Telesco --
Tue Jan 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have fired HC Antonio Pierce. That said, the team is retaining GM Tom Telesco, per source

-- Antonio Pierce Hasn't Been Told He's Fired... Yet --
Mon Jan 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Las Vegas Raiders HC Antonio Pierce commented on whether he expects to remain the team’s head coach: “I haven’t been told anything different.”

-- Raiders HC Antonio Pierce Could be Fired --
Mon Dec 30, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports HC Antonio Pierce’s future as the Las Vegas Raiders head coach is in serious doubt.

-- Raiders IR Two --
Wed Dec 18, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have placed DE Maxx Crosby (ankle) and RB Sincere McCormick (ankle) on injured reserve, ending their seasons.

-- Janarius Robinson Suspended Three Games --
Tue Dec 17, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

8NewsNow reports the NFL has suspended Las Vegas Raiders reserve DE Janarius Robinson on Tuesday for three games without pay for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy.

-- Maxx Crosby Lost for the Season --
Sat Dec 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Las Vegas Raiders DE Maxx Crosby (ankle), who already has been ruled out for Monday night's game against the Falcons due to his ankle injury, is expected to undergo arthroscopic ankle surgery that will end his 2024 season.

-- Antonio Pierce Not a Lock to Return in 2025 --
Thu Dec 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis commented on the future of HC Antonio Pierce: “I don’t even want to talk about that right now." While Davis didn't make any definitive statements, he made it clear that it's far from guaranteed that Pierce will be back in 2025.

-- Charles Snowden Arrested for DUI --
Wed Dec 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

8NewsNow reports Las Vegas Raiders DE Charles Snowden faces a DUI charge following his arrest on Tuesday.

-- Raiders IR Zamir White --
Tue Dec 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Las Vegas Raiders have placed RB Zamir White (quad) on injured reserve. He is lost for the season.

-- Raiders Sign Sincere McCormick --
Tue Dec 3, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed RB Sincere McCormick to their active roster.

-- Raiders IR D.J. Turner --
Tue Dec 3, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Las Vegas Raiders have placed WR D.J. Turner (knee) on injured reserve. He is lost for the season, likely with a torn ACL.

-- Raiders Activate Aidan O'Connell --
Thu Nov 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have activated QB Aidan O'Connell (thumb) from the injured reserve.

-- Raiders IR Jakorian Bennett --
Thu Nov 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have placed CB Jakorian Bennett (shoulder) on injured reserve.

-- Aidan O’Connell Will Indeed Start This Week --
Wed Nov 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Las Vegas Raiders HC Antonio Pierce says QB Aidan O'Connell (thumb - IRDRF) will start this week against the Chiefs.

-- Aidan O’Connell Will Start This Week --
Tue Nov 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell (thumb - IRDRF) will start this week against the Chiefs.

-- Daniel Jones Shuns Raiders --
Mon Nov 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports free-agent QB Daniel Jones has eliminated the Las Vegas Raiders from signing contention.

-- Gardner Minshew Will Start This Week --
Mon Nov 18, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Las Vegas Raiders HC Antonio Pierce says the team is sticking with QB Gardner Minshew as the starter this week against the Broncos.

-- Raiders Activate Michael Mayer --
Sat Nov 16, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have activated TE Michael Mayer from injured reserve.

-- Gardner Minshew Will Start This Week --
Wed Nov 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Las Vegas Raiders HC Antonio Pierce says the team is sticking with QB Gardner Minshew as the starting QB.

-- Raiders Name Scott Turner --
Tue Nov 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have named Scott Turner interim Offensive Coordinator.

-- Raiders Name Norv Turner --
Tue Nov 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have named Norv Turner Offensive Assistant.

-- Raiders Fire Three Coaches --
Sun Nov 3, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Las Vegas Raiders have fired OC Luke Getsy, QBs coach Rich Scangarello, and O-line coach James Cregg in wake of fifth straight loss that drops record to 2-7 heading into Las Vegas' bye week

-- Brock Bowers on Record Pace --
Thu Oct 31, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports last year, Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua caught 105 passes, setting a new NFL record for a rookie. Nacua may not own that record for long. This year, Raiders rookie TE Brock Bowers has 52 catches through eight games, putting him on pace to catch 111 passes this season and break Nacua’s record. Bowers’ 52 catches lead the NFL, and with eight more catches on Sunday he can join Nacua and RB Saquon Barkley as the only players with 60 catches in the first nine games of their careers. Bowers has 535 receiving yards this season, the most of any tight end in the league, and if he gets 65 more yards on Sunday he’ll join former TE Mike Ditka and TE Kyle Pitts as the only tight ends with at least 600 receiving yards in their first nine career games.

-- Maxx Crosby Going Nowhere --
Sun Oct 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Lass Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis says he's not trading DE Maxx Crosby.

-- Raiders IR Aidan O’Connell --
Tue Oct 22, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Las Vegas Raiders have officially placed QB Aidan O'Connell (thumb) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Raiders IR Aidan O’Connell; OUT 4-6 Weeks --
Mon Oct 21, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Las Vegas Raiders are placing QB Aidan O’Connell (thumb) on injured reserve and the quarterback is expected to miss four to six weeks with a fractured thumb, a source confirms.

-- Raiders Trade Davante Adams --
Tue Oct 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Jets have acquired WR Davante Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a conditional third-round draft pick. That pick becomes a second-round if any of the following happen, per source: Adams must be 1st- or 2nd-team AP all pro or on the active roster for AFC championship game or Super Bowl. The Raiders do not have to pay anymore of Adams' salary.

-- Raiders NFI Michael Mayer --
Sun Oct 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have placed TE Michael Mayer (personal) on the Non-football illness list.

-- Sources: Davante Adams Could Remain a Raider --
Sat Oct 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports in a fluid and unpredictable situation that seems to change weekly, WR Davante Adams still could wind up staying with the Las Vegas Raiders rather than being traded, league sources said.

-- Aidan O'Connell Will Start This Week --
Wed Oct 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Las Vegas Raiders HC Antonio Pierce says QB Aidan O'Connell will start this week against the Steelers.

-- Davante Adams Trade Talk Update --
Tue Oct 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter said the Las Vegas Raiders’ trade talks between the New York Jets and New Orleans Saints for WR Davante Adams may have slowed down due to the coaching change in New York and the QB Derek Carr (oblique) injury in New Orleans.

-- Davante Adams Trade Watch --
Sat Oct 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports trade talks involving WR Davante Adams (hamstring) are expected to intensify next week as the Las Vegas Raiders star's hamstring heals and as more teams weigh what they are willing to offer for the Pro Bowl wide receiver, league sources

-- More on the Davante Adams Trade Situation --
Thu Oct 3, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs are monitoring the trade situation regarding WR Davante Adams and are more likely to get involved if the Raiders are willing to take on some of the money.

-- What Davante Adams Wants --
Thu Oct 3, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Las Vegas Raiders WR Davante Adams wants to play for the New York Jets, but is open to being traded elsewhere.

-- What the Raiders Want for Davante Adams --
Wed Oct 2, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Las Vegas Raiders have informed interested teams that they would consider trading WR Davante Adams in return for a second-round draft pick and additional compensation. Adams still is owed $13.5 million of his $17.5 million salary and bonuses for this season. He is under contract through 2026, but his salaries the next two seasons jump to $35.640 million and $36.640 million for 2025 and 2026, respectively. Adams likely would have to agree to a restructured contract to facilitate a trade.

-- Davante Adams Wants Out of Las Vegas --
Tue Oct 1, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports veteran WR Davante Adams has informed the Las Vegas Raiders that he'd prefer to be traded.

-- Raiders Could Trade Davante Adams --
Tue Oct 1, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

Las Vegas Review-Journal reports the Raiders are growing open to the idea of trading WR Davante Adams. The source said the club has begun reaching out to teams to gauge interest in the veteran wide receiver.

-- No Trade for Davante Adams? --
Thu Sep 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

Up and Adam reports Las Vegas Raiders WR Davante Adams has reiterated he doesn't want to be traded.

-- Raiders IR Marcus Epps --
Tue Sep 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have placed S Marcus Epps (knee) on season-ending injured reserve.

-- Sources: Gardner Minshew Remains Starter --
Mon Sep 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders are sticking with QB Gardner Minshew, sources say.

-- Gardner Minshew Could be Benched --
Mon Sep 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Las Vegas Raiders HC Antonio Pierce said he put in QB Aidan O’Connell during the latter part of Sunday's game to see if it gave the offense “a spark” and would not rule out a quarterback change this week.

-- Raiders Sticking with Zamir White --
Tue Sep 17, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders RB Zamir White is expected to be the primary back again in Week #3 against the Carolina Panthers. "Our goal is to get 20-plus touches with him... it ain't Zamir, we gotta start up front, man," HC Antonio Pierce said.

-- Brock Bowers Injury Update --
Thu Aug 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Las Vegas Raiders HC Antonio Pierce says he feels really good about rookie TE Brock Bowers' (foot) availability for Week #1 against the Chargers.

-- Brock Bowers Absent Wednesday --
Wed Aug 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders rookie TE Brock Bowers (foot) was absent from practice on Wednesday.

-- Brock Bowers Expected to Play Week #1 --
Thu Aug 22, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Las Vegas Raiders rookie TE Brock Bowers (foot) didn’t play in Saturday’s preseason game against the Cowboys. He has not practiced since last week, even though it appeared he practiced a bit on Tuesday. HC Antonio Pierce said Wednesday that the first-round draft pick has a foot injury but expects Bowers to be ready for the season opener. “Yeah, just precautionary. Got a foot injury and we just want to protect him,” Pierce said.

-- Adams & Bowers Return to Practice Tuesday Night --
Tue Aug 20, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Raiders WR Davante Adams (soreness) and rookie TE Brock Bowers (foot soreness) returned to practice on Tuesday night.

-- Raiders Activate Kolton Miller --
Tue Aug 20, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Las Vegas Raiders have activated OT Kolton Miller (shoulder) from the active PUP list.

-- Zamir White Watch --
Tue Aug 20, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Las Vegas Raiders RB Zamir White played the early downs this past weekend, but also rotated in and out of the game and actually played into the third quarter of the contest against the Cowboys.

-- Davante Adams Sits Due to Soreness --
Sun Aug 18, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders WR Davante Adams didn’t practice Thursday, and he didn’t play Saturday against the Cowboys. HC Antonio Pierce said after the game that Adams wasn’t fully healthy. “The other night when we had . . . the practice here at the stadium, he had an awkward movement where he just got sore,” Pierce said. “He missed practice on Thursday. And like I said, if a guy’s not 100 percent healthy, I wasn’t going to risk it. It’s not worth it. He’ll be back to practice come Tuesday.”

-- Gardner Minshew Named Starter --
Sun Aug 18, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Las Vegas Raiders HC Antonio Pierce has named QB Gardner Minshew the team’s starting QB.

-- Brock Bowers Sits Tonight --
Sat Aug 17, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Review Journal reports Las Vegas Raiders rookie TE Brock Bowers did not play tonight against the Cowboys due to foot soreness.

-- Raiders QB Plans --
Fri Aug 16, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Las Vegas Raiders HC Antonio Pierce hopes to pick his Week #1 starting quarterback after the team's preseason game against the Cowboys on Saturday.

-- Raiders Activate Jackson Powers-Johnson --
Thu Aug 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Las Vegas Raiders rookie OG Jackson Powers-Johnson practiced Wednesday, the first time in training camp that he’s taken the field with teammates. Powers-Johnson began camp on the active/physically unable to perform list with an undisclosed injury. He passed his physical Wednesday and went through a limited practice in his return from PUP.

-- Raiders Starters Will Play This Week --
Wed Aug 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders HC Antonio Pierce says his starters will play Saturday against the Cowboys. “If you’re healthy, you’ll play,” Pierce said.

-- Raiders Sign One --
Tue Aug 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports the Raiders have signed veteran free-agent QB Nathan Peterman.

-- Brock Bowers Lines Up All Over the Field --
Sat Aug 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Las Vegas Raiders rookie TE Brock Bowers lined up all over the field in his one drive with the Raiders offense today against the Bills. He caught both targets in the game for 25 years.

-- Raiders QB Watch --
Sat Aug 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell completed 7-of-9 passes for 76 yards in today’s preseason game against the Vikings. O’Connell got the first chance to work with the starters in live action. The second-year signal-caller played on just one drive and took a sack to eventually set up PK Daniel Carlson for a 31-yard field goal. Meanwhile, QB Gardner Minshew completed 6-of-12 passes for 112 yards and a score.

-- Antonio Pierce Praises Jakobi Meyers --
Fri Aug 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders HC Antonio Pierce says WR Jakobi Meyers has “been lights-out” in camp. Pierce also said Meyers has “really, really, really stepped up his game.”

-- Raiders Make Player Moves --
Tue Aug 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Las Vegas Raidrs have signed free-agent WR Dax Milne. Meanwhile, the team has also activated WR Jalen Guyton.

-- Jeff Foreman Injures a Knee --
Tue Aug 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Las Vegas Review Journal reports Raiders rookie WR Jeff Foreman (knee) was carted off the field during Monday’s practice with a knee injury.

-- Alexander Mattison Watch --
Sat Aug 3, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Las Vegas Raiders RB Alexander Mattison is quietly having a very good camp.

-- Raiders List Five --
Tue Jul 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Las Vegas Raiders have placed OL Jackson Powers-Johnson, LB Darien Butler, WR Jalen Guyton, OT Kolton Miller, and OL Jacob Johanning on the active PUP list.

-- Michael Gallup Retires --
Tue Jul 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have placed WR Michael Gallup on the reserve/retired list. He is 28 years old.

-- Davante Adams Going Nowhere --
Tue Jul 16, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports there has been absolutely no trade talk regarding Las Vegas WR Davante Adams. Any trade talk is baseless and pure speculation.

-- Michael Mayer 16 Pounds Heavier --
Fri Jul 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

RaidersWire reports Las Vegas Raiders TE Michael Mayer reportedly is up to 265 pounds, 16 pounds more than he weighed at the 2023 NFL Combine, and the team believes he has made some significant strides as a blocker.

-- Could the Raiders Sign Another RB? --
Tue Jul 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Las Vegas Raiders RB Zamir White is in great shape. That said, White will have to prove it to the staff again and to GM Tom Telesco. They brought in RB Alexander Mattison because of his fit to the new offense, and could add another running back if either gets off to a slow start in camp.

-- Raiders QB Comparison --
Sat Jun 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports second year Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell and free-agent addition QB Gardner Minshew have been "comparable" in OTAs. The belief is that if that remains the case in camp, O'Connell should win the Week #1 starting job because he is younger.

-- Tre Tucker Impresses --
Thu Jun 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders WR Tre Tucker has looked like a different player than his rookie year. HC Antonio Pierce praised the 2023 third round pick, saying "He had a hell of an offseason...Everything that we talked about working on, he took that to another level. And you could see the look in his eye of a confident player, of a guy that's just going to constantly get better."

-- Antonio Pierce Faces Civil Judgments Totaling $28 Million --
Wed Jun 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports a recent bankruptcy filing by Jocelyn Pierce indicates that her husband, Las Vegas Raiders HC Antonio Pierce, is financially responsible for $28 million in civil judgments. Citing documents, the bankruptcy filing includes a statement from Jocelyn Pierce that creditors have attempted to collect assets belonging to the couple. Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation has a $23 million judgment and Hyundai Capital America has a $4.5 million judgment. According to the filing, both recently attempted to garnish Antonio Pierce’s wages with the Raiders. That sparked the bankruptcy filing. Jocelyn Pierce has until July 12 to “accurately gather all information concerning the community property while attending to her home and children.” The judgments apparently trace to an investment made in car dealerships during the 2010s. Personal guarantees apparently were made by Antonio Pierce. When the businesses in which he invested defaulted on their loans, the lenders obtained judgments against those who guaranteed the debts, including Antonio Pierce.

-- Chandler Jones Avoids Jail Time --
Mon Jun 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Las Vegas Review Journal reports former Raiders DE Chandler Jones received a suspended 90-day jail sentence on June 17 after receiving two domestic violence charges last fall. He will avoid jail time if he stays out of trouble and has no contact with the victim outside of Family Court orders. Jones entered a no contest plea that led to one of his domestic violence charges being dismissed. Jones did not play in 2023, leaving the Raiders on Labor Day weekend after several troubling social media posts. The Raiders placed him on the non-football illness list Sept. 20 and released him 10 days later after he was arrested for violating a domestic violence protective order.

-- Brock Bowers Lining Up at Multiple Spots --
Fri May 31, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Las Vegas Raiders official website reports Raiders TE Brock Bowers lined up at multiple spots during the voluntary workout this week.

-- Raiders QBs Sharing First Unit Reps --
Thu May 30, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell and QB Gardner Minshew were both working with the starters during organized team activities on Wednesday.

-- Raiders Give Maxx Crosby a Raise --
Thu May 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Las Vegas Raiders reworked the contract of three-time Pro Bowl DE Maxx Crosby to give him a $6 million raise for the upcoming season, per league sources. The team also moved an additional $1.2 million into 2025.

-- Michael Mayer Fully Healthy --
Sun May 19, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Raiders TE Michael Mayer (toe) said he’s made a complete recovery from the toe injury that took him out for the final three games of 2023. Mayer has been a full participant in the Raiders’ offseason program.

-- Raiders Sign 3rd-Rounder D.J. Glaze --
Fri May 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed 3rd-round draft pick OL D.J. Glaze to a four-year contract.

-- Raiders Starting QB Plans --
Fri May 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Las Vegas Raiders GM Tom Telesco says QB Aidan O'Connell and veteran QB Gardner Minshew will compete to start in 2024 for the team.

-- Brock Bowers Won't be Pressured to Have an Immediate Impact --
Fri May 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

RaidersWire reports Las Vegas Raiders rookie TE Brock Bowers will not be pressured to have an immediate impact on offense, according to assistant GM Champ Kelly. Kelly said the team wants Bowers to learn the offensive system and work well with the other tight ends on the team.

-- Raiders Sign 1st-Rounder Brock Bowers --
Thu May 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed 1st-round draft pick TE Brock Bowers to a four-year contract.

-- Champ Kelly Speaks on Brock Bowers --
Thu May 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Las Vegas Raiders assistant GM Champ Kelly said the team drafted TE Brock Bowers despite having another up-and-coming player at the position in 2023 second-round pick TE Michael Mayer. “He’s a really good football player and was highly productive in college,” Kelly said. “His position is tight end, but we saw him as a playmaker and offensive weapon. There is by no means any pressure on him to come in and attain any numbers. Like we need him to come in, learn this system, get acclimated to this city, meet his teammates, learn how to work well with you know TE Michael Mayer and TE Harrison Bryant, TE Cole Fotheringham, TE Zach Gentry, and get to know those guys and really learn the offense. But yeah, he’s a fun piece to have because it’s going to be interesting to see how defenses are going to deploy when he’s on the football field.”

-- Raiders Sign Andrus Peat --
Mon May 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed veteran free-agent OG Andrus Peat.

-- Raiders Sign Jalen Guyton --
Mon May 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed free-agent WR Jalen Guyton, who GM Tom Telesco signed a few times in LA for the Chargers.

-- Davante Adams Speaks on Jordan Love --
Wed May 1, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Las Vegas Raiders WR Davante Adams said he “hadn’t seen enough” of Packers QB Jordan Love to know what the future held when he left Green Bay but that he’s been watching and he’s been impressed by what he’s seen. “In hindsight, like we talked about, the kid is a f***ing baller, man. I’m so happy for him,” Adams said. “I haven’t had the chance to truly sit down and talk with him, but I want to tell him at some point ‘I definitely don’t regret changing, but I’m super proud of what you’ve done. If there was a way I could pull you over here and drag you with me that would have been cool too.’ Because, obviously, we saw what he did at the end of the year. I don’t regret what I did, but, at the same time, it’s definitely you look back on it like ‘damn that boy kind of balling right now.’”

-- Sources: Raiders to Sign Michael Gallup --
Mon Apr 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports free-agent WR Michael Gallup plans to sign a one-year contract worth up to $3 million with the Las Vegas Raiders, per sources.

-- Raiders Host Jalen Guyton --
Mon Apr 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Las Vegas Raiders hosted free-agent veteran WR Jalen Guyton on Monday.

-- Raiders Sign Cody Whitehair --
Mon Apr 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

PFN reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed veteran free-agent OL Cody Whitehair to a one-year contract worth $2.5 million with $1.4 million guaranteed. The contract has a max value of $3 million.

-- Davante Adams Going Nowhere --
Mon Apr 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Las Vegas Raiders WR Davante Adams says... “This is where I want to be,” when asked about where or not he wanted to play elsewhere in 2024. Adams also said, “If I wanted to be gone, I’d be gone by now.”

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