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
Zamir White Expected To Be Raiders’ RB Starter; Jack Jones ‘Set’ As Starting CB
One of the more eventful days in running back history, transactionally speaking, occurred March 11. More than a third of the league either signed a veteran starter or lost one, with several clubs in both camps. The Raiders ended up only in the first section, losing Josh Jacobs to the Packers hours into the legal tampering period. More moves affecting 2023 starters occurred soon … [Read more...] about Zamir White Expected To Be Raiders’ RB Starter; Jack Jones ‘Set’ As Starting CB
Raiders, OL Andrus Peat Agree To Deal
Andrus Peat has found a new home in the post-draft wave of free agency. The longtime Saints offensive lineman has agreed to a deal with the Raiders, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. A 2015 first-round pick, Peat has spent his entire career in New Orleans, starting 102 of his 111 appearances (plus six playoff starts). That included a three-year stretch between 2018 and 2020 … [Read more...] about Raiders, OL Andrus Peat Agree To Deal