The Raiders made headlines early this morning when they fired head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler. While the midseason shakeup may have come as a surprise to some, it probably didn’t shock many of the team’s veterans. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, owner Mark Davis had meetings with veteran players over the past week to better understand the … [Read more...] about Raiders Fallout: Davis, Garoppolo, Brady
Raiders Sign LB Jaylon Smith Off Saints’ Practice Squad
The Raiders have made their first roster move under interim general manager Champ Kelly. Veteran linebacker Jaylon Smith has joined Vegas by signing off the Saints’ practice squad, his agency announced. Smith worked out with the Raiders this summer, but he joined New Orleans in time for the preseason. The 28-year-old impressed during his exhibition performances, though it … [Read more...] about Raiders Sign LB Jaylon Smith Off Saints’ Practice Squad
Jets Pursued Davante Adams, Tee Higgins, Mike Evans At Deadline
Mentioned as pursuing Mike Evans during training camp, the Jets do not appear to have shut down their efforts to upgrade their receiving corps. They kept going through this week’s trade deadline. New York reached out on Evans once again during deadline week, per NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport, while calling the Raiders and Bengals on Davante Adams and Tee Higgins. The Jets did not end … [Read more...] about Jets Pursued Davante Adams, Tee Higgins, Mike Evans At Deadline
AFC Trade Rumors: Patriots, Broncos, Renfrow
The Patriots fielded lots of calls for trade offers during today’s trade deadline, but two of the bigger names on their roster reportedly received no interest. According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, teams called New England to take the temperature on pass rusher Josh Uche, safety Kyle Dugger, and tackle Michael Onwenu, while quarterback Mac Jones and veteran running … [Read more...] about AFC Trade Rumors: Patriots, Broncos, Renfrow
Raiders Fire Josh McDaniels, Dave Ziegler
Midway through the Josh McDaniels-Dave Ziegler tandem’s second season, Mark Davis is pulling the plug. The Raiders are firing their head coach and general manager, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports. The Raiders have since announced the firings. This comes after an ugly Monday-night performance in Detroit, but it represents a stunningly early end for a pair given the keys in … [Read more...] about Raiders Fire Josh McDaniels, Dave Ziegler