The Raiders announced on Monday that second-round pick Jackson Powers-Johnson has inked his rookie contract. As a result, all eight members of the team’s draft class are now attached to their initial NFL deals. The offensive tackle class was a headliner in 2024, but Powers-Johnson was one of the top interior blockers available. The Oregon product served as a full-time starter … [Read more...] about Raiders Sign OL Jackson Powers-Johnson, Finalize Draft Class
NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/10/24
Yesterday’s rush of rookie signings continued today. Here are Friday’s draft pick signings: Arizona Cardinals TE Tip Reiman (third round, Illinois) Atlanta Falcons LB JD Bertrand (fifth round, Notre Dame) RB Jase McClellan (sixth round, Alabama) WR Casey Washington (sixth round, Illinois) DT Zion Logue (sixth round, Georgia) Cincinnati Bengals DT McKinnley Jackson (third … [Read more...] about NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/10/24
Tom Telesco: Raiders To Hold QB Competition Between Aidan O’Connell, Gardner Minshew
The Raiders were among the teams most frequently linked to a move up the first-round draft order aimed at securing one of the class’ top quarterbacks. Jayden Daniels in particular was a key target, and head coach Antonio Pierce was reportedly more willing than general manager Tom Telesco to put together a trade-up move on Day. In the end, though, Vegas retained the No. 13 … [Read more...] about Tom Telesco: Raiders To Hold QB Competition Between Aidan O’Connell, Gardner Minshew
NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/9/24
As a number of teams prepare for rookie minicamps this weekend, Thursday has represented a signing day of sorts for rookie draftees. Here is the latest batch of mid- and late-rounders to sign their four-year rookie deals: Arizona Cardinals LB Xavier Thomas (fifth round, Clemson) T Christian Jones (fifth round, Texas) WR Tejhaun Palmer (sixth round, UAB) CB Jaden Davis (seventh … [Read more...] about NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/9/24
Raiders Sign Round 1 TE Brock Bowers; Antonio Pierce Denies Terrion Arnold Coin-Flip Rumor
The Raiders have their top 2024 draftee under contract. The team and tight end Brock Bowers came to terms on his four-year rookie contract Thursday, checking off a notable box off the team’s offseason checklist. Bowers’ deal can run through 2028 via the fifth-year option, a decision that Raiders will be in line to make during the 2027 offseason. The Raiders chose Bowers 13th … [Read more...] about Raiders Sign Round 1 TE Brock Bowers; Antonio Pierce Denies Terrion Arnold Coin-Flip Rumor