Raiders News: Derek Carr Impressed By Henry Ruggs’ Development
Originally published by RaidersNewswire.comThe Las Vegas Raiders generated some hype for their passing game around quarterback Derek Carr last offseason by taking Henry Ruggs No. 12 overall as the first wide receiver off the board in the 2020 NFL Draft.…
Raiders News: Derek Carr Opens Up About Andre James Starting At Center
Originally published by RaidersNewswire.comThe Las Vegas Raiders made headlines with their decision to uproot the offensive line this offseason with the departure of Gabe Jackson, Trent Brown, and Rodney Hudson. Although there was some initial uncertainty on a potential successor…
Raiders News: Derek Carr Reacts To Carl Nassib Coming Out As Gay
Originally published by RaidersNewswire.comLas Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib made history as the first-ever active NFL player to openly identify as gay. Nassib’s announcement has been met with tremendous support from around the league and even President Joe Biden.…
Raiders News: Yannick Ngakoue Praises Gus Bradley’s Passionate Love For The Game
Originally published by RaidersNewswire.comIn hindsight, the move to sign with the Las Vegas Raiders was seemingly a no-brainer for defensive end Yannick Ngakoue. The 26-year-old was coming off a rocky 2020 campaign that saw him play for two teams. Regardless,…
Raiders News: Jon Gruden, Mark Davis Back Carl Nassib After His Announcement
Originally published by RaidersNewswire.comLas Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib became the first active player in NFL history to openly identify as gay. Nassib’s announcement came with a pledge to donate $100,000 to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit group that…
Raiders News: Bryan Edwards Admits Rookie Year Was ‘Frustrating’
Originally published by RaidersNewswire.comThe Las Vegas Raiders had high hopes for wide receivers Henry Ruggs and Bryan Edwards following their selections in the 2020 NFL Draft. The promising pair of rookies were expected to etch out integral roles for themselves…
Raiders News: President Joe Biden Commends Carl Nassib’s ‘Courage’
Originally published by RaidersNewswire.comAlthough Carl Nassib fell out of the Las Vegas Raiders rotation during the 2020 season, he has been making waves in the news after announcing he is gay on his Instagram account. Nassib became the first active…
Raiders News: Jon Gruden Wants Henry Ruggs ‘More And More Involved’ In The Offense
Originally published by RaidersNewswire.comHenry Ruggs was the first receiver taken in the 2020 NFL Draft, and his combination of speed and quickness was an attractive component for head coach Jon Gruden’s West Coast-style offense. However, Ruggs rarely got the opportunity…
Raiders News: Carl Nassib Has Top-Selling NFL Jersey After Coming Out
Originally published by RaidersNewswire.comEven though the 2021 season is right around the corner, Carl Nassib managed to dominate headlines when he came out as gay on Monday. Nassib became the first active NFL player to openly identify as gay, announcing…
Raiders News: Yannick Ngakoue Wants To Be ’The Motor’ For The Defense
Originally published by RaidersNewswire.comThe Las Vegas Raiders knew they needed to improve their defense if they wanted to compete during the 2021 NFL season so they did just that. The Raiders used most of their draft capital on defensive players…
Raiders News: Jon Gruden Excited About Roster Without ‘Energy Vampires’
Originally published by RaidersNewswire.comSince coming back to the Las Vegas Raiders, head coach Jon Gruden has worked with the front office on identifying and bringing on players that fit his vision of the ideal football team. Gruden has spent the…
Raiders News: Derek Carr Share Thoughts On Additions of John Brown, Kenyan Drake And Willie Snead
Originally published by RaidersNewswire.comAlthough the Las Vegas Raiders experienced some major turnover this NFL offseason, they managed to alleviate it with some notable additions to the offense. Head coach Jon Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock made it clear that…
