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Jarrett Stidham Jarrett Stidham Traded to Las Vegas
Thu, May 12, 2022, 8:43 AM
The Patriots are trading Stidham and a 2023 seventh-round pick to the Raiders in exchange for a 2023 sixth-round pick, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Stidham, a 2019 fourth-round pick, found himself the odd man out of New England's quarterback room, which includes rookie fourth-rounder Bailey Zappe and veteran Brian Hoyer as options behind Mac Jones. The move reunites Stidham with coach Josh McDaniels, and sets him up to compete with Nick Mullens and Garrett Gilbert for the top backup spot behind Derek Carr. |
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Keelan Cole Keelan Cole Joining Las Vegas
Wed, May 11, 2022, 6:48 PM
Cole agreed to a one-year contract with the Raiders on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The 29-year-old was with the Jets on a one-year deal in 2021 and caught 34 of 51 targets for 449 yards and one touchdown in 15 games. He'll battle Bryan Edwards and Demarcus Robinson for the No. 3 spot on the depth chart behind Davante Adams and Hunter Renfrow. |
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Kenyan Drake Kenyan Drake Recovering well from ankle injury
Fri, May 6, 2022, 2:23 PM
Drake is bouncing back well from the broken ankle he suffered last year, Tashan Reed and Vic Tafurof The Athletic report.
Analysis: Drake appeared in 12 games with the Raiders last season prior to undergoing season-ending surgery on his broken right ankle. While it remains to be seen if he'll have any initial limitations in practice, barring any setbacks, the 28-year-old should be well past the injury ahead of Week 1. This coming season, Drake will reprise his complementary role in Las Vegas' backfield, a context that gives him a degree of PPR utility while working behind top early-down back Josh Jacobs. Also in the mix for running back touches are the versatile Brandon Bolden and 2022 fourth-rounder Zamir White. White's role out of the gate figures to hinge on his ability to improve as a receiver and display aptitude as a blocker, but for now we'd expect that Drake's experience and ability as a receiver should give him a place in the team's offense under new coach Josh McDaniels. |
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Josh Jacobs Josh Jacobs Fifth-year option declined
Fri, Apr 29, 2022, 12:21 PM
The Raiders have elected to not pick up Jacobs' fifth-year contract option, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The same applies to fellow 2019 first-rounders Clelin Ferrell and Johnathan Abram, though GM Dave Ziegler relayed that the team looks "forward to working with all three players and (will) evaluate each situation individually moving forward." With that, Jacobs remains under contract with Las Vegas this coming season, and it's still possible the Raiders will look to keep the 24-year-old around beyond 2022, especially if produces well in the final year of his rookie deal. In 15 games last year, Jacobs carried 217 times for 872 yards and nine TDs, while adding 54 catches (on 64 targets) for 348 yards. He's slated to reprise his lead role in the team's backfield this coming season, with Kenyan Drake set to work in a complementary role and Brandon Bolden and Ameer Abdullah on hand in reserve. |
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Derek Carr Derek Carr Secures three-year extension
Wed, Apr 13, 2022, 9:40 AM
Carr agreed Wednesday with the Raiders on a three-year, $121.5 million contract extension, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The Raiders now have both Carr and new top wideout Davante Adams locked in for the foreseeable future. Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Carr's extension also includes a no-trade clause. The deal gives Las Vegas some long-term stability on offense, which features an aerial attack anchored by Carr and top targets Adams and Darren Waller, who is under contract through 2023. The team's willingness to both commit to Carr and build around him could provide fantasy managers -- especially those in multi-QB formats -- with more optimism about the 31-year-old signal-caller's outlook. |
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Nick Mullens Nick Mullens Links up with Raiders
Fri, Apr 1, 2022, 8:52 AM
Las Vegas signed Mullens to a contract Friday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Mullens looks primed to compete with Garrett Gilbert for the No. 2 gig behind Derek Carr. Last season, Mullens completed 20 of 30 pass attempts for 147 yards and one score in his lone appearance with the Browns. |
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Bryan Edwards Bryan Edwards Facing added competition
Tue, Mar 29, 2022, 3:02 AM
Edwards appeared likely to enter his third NFL season as the No. 3 option at wide receiver for the Raiders following the team's trade for first-team All-Pro Davante Adams, but the recent addition of Demarcus Robinson could create a job battle for Edwards, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Edwards' sophomore campaign in Las Vegas included a 34-571-3 line on 59 targets in 16 games, but he fell well behind teammates Hunter Renfrow and Zay Jones from a production standpoint throughout the latter half of the 2021 regular season. Jones has since departed for Jacksonville, but the aforementioned Adams' arrival brings another volume-heavy playmaker to an aerial attack that also features tight end Darren Waller. Edwards has the physical tools to beat out Robinson for a starting job opposite Adams with Renfrow occupying the slot, but Robinson has experience on his side with 42 starts in 97 career games with his former squad in Kansas City. |
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Derek Carr Derek Carr Extension situation uncertain
Mon, Mar 28, 2022, 9:48 AM
Coach Josh McDaniels said Monday the Raiders are "trying to build around" Carr but spoke vaguely about a potential contract extension for the starting quarterback, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: McDaniels' comments come less than two weeks after Tafur's report that initial discussions between Carr and Las Vegas regarding an extension had begun. Earlier this month, McDaniels confirmed that Carr will enter the 2022 campaign as the Raiders' starting quarterback, and the team since has added a new No. 1 wide receiver to the offensive arsenal in the form of Davante Adams. Despite significant moves to bolster the roster, though, McDaniel's statement that the signal-caller is "going to have to make decisions about what's best for him," along with what appears to be a disgruntled response from Carr's representatives, would seem to indicate that little progress toward a new contract has been made. Currently, Carr is positioned to play out the final year of his contract in the 2022 season, with his $19.8 million salary representing a positional bargain for the Raiders. |
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Demarcus Robinson Demarcus Robinson Signs with Raiders
Tue, Mar 22, 2022, 5:38 PM
Robinson has agreed to a one-year deal with the Raiders, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Robinson is coming off a 2021 campaign in which he recorded 25 catches on 41 targets for 264 yards and three TDs in 17 games with the Chiefs. This coming season, the 27-year-old will compete with Bryan Edwards and Mack Hollins for the team's wide receiver looks that don't go to high-volume options Davante Adams and Hunter Renfrow. |
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Jacob Hollister Jacob Hollister Latches on with Vegas
Mon, Mar 21, 2022, 8:33 PM
Hollister signed a one-year contract with the Raiders on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Hollister is coming off a down year with the Jaguars, recording nine catches for 55 yards and a score in seven games. He'll benefit from veteran quarterback play in Derek Carr with his new squad, but he also will need to compete against Foster Moreau and Nick Bowers to get on the field, with Darren Waller in firm command of the top tight end spot. |
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Ameer Abdullah Ameer Abdullah Signed by Raiders
Fri, Mar 18, 2022, 11:36 AM
Abdullah has signed a contract with the Raiders.
Analysis: In 17 games (11 with the Panthers and six with the Vikings) last season, the 2015 second-rounder recorded 51 carries for 166 yards and 38 catches for 289 yards with one TD. He'll provide the Raiders -- who've also added Brandon Bolden in free agency -- with further running back depth behind Josh Jacobs and Kenyan Drake, while also giving the team another option as a kick returner. |
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Derek Carr Derek Carr New target in Adams
Thu, Mar 17, 2022, 6:59 PM
Carr received a new target Thursday when the Raiders agreed to trade for Davante Adams of the Packers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Carr and Adams have familiarity from the 2012 and 2013 seasons at Fresno State, when the latter racked up a whopping 233 catches, 3,031 yards and 38 touchdowns. After eight years apart in which Adams has developed into one of the NFL's top wide receivers, Carr will have the long-coveted No. 1 WR as a member of the Raiders. Following this transaction, Carr currently has WRs Adams, Hunter Renfrow and Bryan Edwards, TEs Darren Waller and Foster Moreau and RBs Josh Jacobs, Kenyan Drake (ankle) and Brandon Bolden at his disposal for the 2022 campaign. |
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Davante Adams Davante Adams Dealt to Vegas
Thu, Mar 17, 2022, 6:40 PM
The Packers traded Adams to the Raiders for two draft picks in the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: A week and a half removed from receiving the franchise tag from the Packers, Adams suddenly finds himself on the move. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Adams will sign a new contract with the Raiders for five years, $141.25 million as he reunites with Derek Carr, his college quarterback at Fresno State. Adams is coming off a six-year stretch in which he surpassed 1,000 yards receiving three times and hit double-digit touchdowns on five occasions. As for the Packers, they'll receive Las Vegas' 2022 first- and second-round picks as compensation, per Schefter. |
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Brandon Bolden Brandon Bolden Signs with Raiders
Wed, Mar 16, 2022, 6:23 PM
The Raiders have agreed to terms with Bolden, Vincent Bonsignore of The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Analysis: Bolden will thus continue to play under new Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels, formerly the offensive coordinator of the Patriots. The 32-year-old -- who was pressed into an expanded change-of-pace role last season after James White's s hip injury -- finished the 2021 regular season with 44 carries for 226 yards and a rushing touchdown to go along with 41 catches (on 49 targets) for 405 yards and two receiving scores in 17 games with New England. With the Raiders, the versatile Bolden should handle a depth/third-down role behind Josh Jacobs and Kenyan Drake. |
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Mack Hollins Mack Hollins Signing with Raiders
Wed, Mar 16, 2022, 5:14 PM
Hollins has agreed to terms with the Raiders, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The 6-foot-4, 221-pounder is coming off a 2021 campaign in which he recorded 14 catches (on 28 targets) for 223 yards and four touchdowns in 17 games. The 28-year-old now joins a Raiders wide receiver corps currently led by Hunter Renfrow and Bryan Edwards. At this stage, Hollins is a candidate to make a run at the No. 3 slot, but it seems likely he'll face competition from players not currently on the team's roster. |
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Alec Ingold Alec Ingold Headed for free agency
Thu, Mar 10, 2022, 2:19 PM
The Raiders won't extend a contract offer to Ingold (knee), Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The fullback, who was a looming RFA, tore his ACL in Week 10 last season but is expected to be full-go in time for training camp. Pelissero suggests that the Raiders potentially could bring the 25-year-old back, but Thursday's development puts Ingold in line to be free to sign elsewhere as of next week. |
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Kenyan Drake Kenyan Drake Restructures contract
Thu, Mar 10, 2022, 8:50 AM
Drake (ankle) restructured his contract with the Raiders on Thursday, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Analysis: Drake compiled just 545 scrimmage yards across 12 appearances in his inaugural season in Las Vegas, and he's currently recovering from season-ending right ankle surgery. Agreeing to restructure his deal helps the Raiders free up cap space for some potential splashes in free agency, and keeps the the 28-year-old on track to operate as the No. 2 backfield option behind Josh Jacobs in new coach Josh McDaniels' scheme. Drake could have a shot at making it back on the field in time for spring OTAs. |
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Derek Carr Derek Carr Will 'absolutely' be starter
Wed, Mar 2, 2022, 1:31 PM
New Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels said Wednesday that Carr will "absolutely" be the starting quarterback in Week 1 of the 2022 campaign, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Carr appeared in all 17 games for the Raiders last season and finished with a career-high 4,804 passing yards, 23 touchdowns and 14 interceptions while completing 68.0 percent of his passes. McDaniels, an offensive minded coach, figures to get the most out of the veteran quarterback, who has become slightly more efficient over his last four seasons. |
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DJ Turner DJ Turner Earns futures deal
Mon, Jan 17, 2022, 7:29 PM
Turner was signed to a reserve/future deal by the Raiders on Monday.
Analysis: Turner joined the Raiders as an undrafted free agent out of Pittsburgh in the offseason. The 24-year-old spent the entire season on the practice squad and will look to earn a chance with the active roster in 2022. |
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Trey Ragas Trey Ragas Signs with Raiders
Mon, Jan 17, 2022, 4:53 PM
The Raiders signed Ragas to a reserve/future contract Monday.
Analysis: Ragas was part of the Raiders' practice squad for most of the 2021 season and appeared in one game. He rushed once for nine yards while catching both of his targets for six yards during the team's Week 14 loss to Kansas City. The 25-year-old will now remain with the organization heading into the offseason. |
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