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Raiders | Adams Impressed With Brock Bowers' Business-Like Approach Tue Jun 18, 04:30 PM
Brock Bowers glides when he runs, his stride resembling that of a free-flowing wideout more than a stereotypical lumbering tight end. And when not hauling in passes in practice, he has caught the attention of three-time All-Pro receiver Davante Adams, who is so impressed with Bowers' no-nonsense attitude off the field he gave him a nickname. "That's 'BM,' man," Adams said. "That's the 'Business Man.'"
| Footballguys view: Adams further explained: "[Bowers] doesn't care about nothing else other than just locking in on football. I tried to tell a joke to get him to laugh, talking to the rookies. Sitting there stone-faced, he didn't laugh. That's BM right there. I see what he's about." While we all might have hoped for a better landing spot (and a better QB situation, not battling Adams for targets), Footballguy Sigmund Bloom recently wrote, "Bowers is the type of talent you bet on to transcend his situation eventually, so his ranking is unchanged even though his destination wasn't a positive one." |
Raiders | Jakorian Bennett the favorite for CB2 Sun Jun 16, 04:33 PM
Las Vegas Raiders CB Jakorian Bennett is the favorite for the team's No. 2 cornerback job, Sporting News' Mike Moraitis wrote on Saturday, June 15.
Link to story Raiders | Aidan O'Connell works with starters Wednesday Fri Jun 14, 11:56 AM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell received a majority of the snaps with the first-team offense during practice Wednesday, June 12, according to The Athletic's Tashan Reed.
| Footballguys view: O'Connell and Gardner Minshew are in a battle to start for the Raiders. Both should get ample opportunity to prove they can start, but O'Connell should win if the competition is close. Minshew's two-year, $25 million deal was a big raise from the $3.5 million he got from the Colts last year, and indicates the Raiders see him as "bridge starter" quality. They wanted to bring in competition for O'Connell, who was not bad for a third-day pick rookie last year, but isn't the team's quarterback of the future - yet. However, if he can win the job and gel with the offensive weapons, the Raiders could open up a promising window of cap flexibility with a starting quarterback on a rookie contract. Unfortunately, according Tashan Reed from The Athletic, neither quarterback has looked good in OTA practices. |
Raiders | Tre Tucker turning heads Fri Jun 14, 11:56 AM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Tre Tucker has impressed the team with his maturity and performance this spring, according to wide receivers coach Edgar Bennett and head coach Antonio Pierce.'One guy that obviously stood out this offseason; Tre Tucker. Different dude. Looks different, acts different, runs different, catches the ball different. Don't look at the size. Don't mention that. Watch him play. He's the biggest guy out there. Had a hell of an offseason. Came back right after the offseason program and the Super Bowl, got in here and started working. Was here every day. Blazing, we know about the speed, but everything we talked about working on, he took that to another level. You can see the look in his eye of a confident player. Of a guy that wants to constantly get better,' Pierce said.
| Footballguys view: Tucker is going to have trouble mattering in fantasy leagues with Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers, and #13 overall pick Brock Bowers ahead of him in the target pecking order, but his deep speed can add a dimension that increases the value of the entire offense. He should be on your radar in deep dynasty leagues. |
Raiders | Jackson Powers-Johnson injury update Thu Jun 13, 06:21 PM
Las Vegas Raiders OG Jackson Powers-Johnson (shoulder) has been dealing with a shoulder injury during the offseason but was able to do some things during the minicamp this week, according to The Athletic's Tashan Reed.
Link to story Raiders | Gardner Minshew gets most 1st-team reps Wed Jun 12, 01:36 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Gardner Minshew got the majority of first-team reps over QB Aidan O'Connell at mandatory minicamp practice on Tuesday, June 11.
Link to story Raiders | Kolton Miller works on side Tuesday Tue Jun 11, 08:29 PM
Las Vegas Raiders OT Kolton Miller (shoulder) worked on the side during practice Tuesday, June 11, because he is still recovering from offseason shoulder surgery.
Link to story Raiders | Dylan Laube has a chance to play early Fri Jun 7, 01:28 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Dylan Laube has the 'open-field ability (that) could earn him a role as the team's primary kick and punt returner,' according to Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun.
| Footballguys view: Laube is the type of runner that can gash a defense with discipline. He doesn't waste a lot of motion as a runner, and his footwork creates space for him on offense or special teams. We love him in dynasty formats but know that Laube will have to wait his turn behind Zamir White when it comes to touches in the Raiders offense this year. That means special teams will be the way he can get on the field as a rookie. |
Raiders | Thayer Munford shines Sat Jun 1, 01:30 PM
Las Vegas Raiders OT Thayer Munford was 'exceptional' during the last open practice of organized team activities on Wednesday, May 29, and 'is making a strong case' for the starting right tackle job.
Link to story Raiders | Brock Bowers moving around Fri May 31, 12:18 AM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers lined up at multiple spots during the voluntary workout Wednesday, May 29.
| Footballguys view: That makes a ton of sense. Bowers was the best tight end in the 2024 NFL draft, but he's a slot receiver in addition to what he can do as a tight end. The Raiders should be moving him around the formation where his speed and smooth athleticism can make Bowers a matchup nightmare. He's a low-end TE1 for Fantasy GMs this year. |
Raiders | Top two QBs working with starters Wed May 29, 03:17 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell and QB Gardner Minshew have both received work with the first-team offense during organized team activities.
| Footballguys view: Minshew has plenty of starting experience, but the Raiders are not handing him anything. O'Connell was an interesting mid-round pick last year, and he flashed at times as a rookie. The ceiling might be limited for both passers, but there are interesting weapons on the Raiders offense. We'll see how long this battle goes into training camp. |
Raiders | Both Raiders QBs working with the ones Wed May 29, 02:27 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QBs Aidan O'Connell and Gardner Minshew were both working with the starters during organized team activities on Wednesday, May 29.
| Footballguys view: Minshew has plenty of starting experience, but the Raiders are not handing him anything. O'Connell was an interesting mid-round pick last year, and he flashed at times as a rookie. The ceiling might be limited for both passers, but there are interesting weapons on the Raiders offense. We'll see how long this battle goes into training camp. |
Raiders | Jackson Powers-Johnson sidelined Wed May 29, 02:03 PM
Las Vegas Raiders OG Jackson Powers-Johnson (undisclosed) did not practice on Wednesday, May 29, after leaving last week's open session of organized team activities early with an undisclosed injury.
Link to story Raiders | Andrus Peat contract details Mon May 27, 03:40 PM
Updating a previous report, Las Vegas Raiders OT Andrus Peat signed a one-year deal worth $2 million with $450,000 guaranteed, according to sources Monday, May 27.
Link to story Raiders | Michael Mayer drops weight Thu May 23, 01:47 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Michael Mayer has dropped 10 pounds this offseason in order to help him improve his speed, according to The Athletic's Tashan Reed.
| Footballguys view: Mayer has been a bit of a forgotten man in fantasy circles even though the Raiders traded up to take him with the 35th pick last year since the Raiders took tight end Brock Bowers at #13 last month. He probably won't have a fantasy impact unless Bowers goes down, but Mayer does give Aidan O'Connell (or Gardner Minshew) and Zamir White a better chance if success if they can put potent two tight end sets together that threaten the defense with the run and the pass. |
Raiders | Alex Bachman signs with Vegas Wed May 22, 04:51 PM
Free-agent WR Alex Bachman (Texans) signed with the Las Vegas Raiders Wednesday, May 22. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Dylan Parham playing RG Wed May 22, 12:24 PM
Las Vegas Raiders OG Dylan Parham was playing right guard during organized team activities on Tuesday, May 21. Parham started at left guard in 2023. Also, OGs Jackson Powers-Johnson and Cody Whitehair split reps at left guard.
Link to story Raiders | Jackson Powers-Johnson leaves early Tue May 21, 07:14 PM
Las Vegas Raiders OG Jackson Powers-Johnson (undisclosed) left the voluntary workout early Tuesday, May 21, because of an undisclosed injury.
Link to story Raiders | Michael Mayer fully healed Sun May 19, 09:15 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Michael Mayer (toe) said he is completely recovered from the toe injury that sidelined him for the final three games of last season.
Link to story Raiders | TE Mayer has made 'complete' recovery Sun May 19, 04:00 PM
Vincent Bonsignore, from the Las Vegas Review-Journal, reports Las Vegas Raiders TE Michael Mayer has made a complete recovery from the toe injury that sidelined him for the final three games of 2023.
| Footballguys view: Mayer is a complete tight end, and he flashed as a rookie in 2023. This year, Mayer's targets and snaps will get cut into by 2024 first-round pick Brock Bowers. We'll see how these snaps get divided in training camp, but we imagine Bowers will be the lead at the position - and he's got the skill to be a pass-catching weapon from day one. That means Mayer is best left on the waiver wire in most all fantasy leagues. |
Raiders | Jackson Powers-Johnson under contract Mon May 13, 03:22 PM
Las Vegas Raiders OG Jackson Powers-Johnson agreed to his four-year rookie deal, the team announced Monday, May 13. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Thayer Munford may start at RT Sat May 11, 12:25 PM
Las Vegas Raiders OT Thayer Munford Jr. has a chance to start at right tackle in 2024, with head coach Antonio Pierce saying on Friday, May 10, that the job is Munford's 'for the taking.'
| Footballguys view: The Raiders have three starters on the offensive line set, but it's not clear who will play right tackle and one of the guard positions. There should be some good competition at both spots with the additions in free agency and the draft this offseason. |
Raiders | What's the plan for Andrus Peat? Sat May 11, 12:22 PM
Las Vegas Raiders OL Andrus Peat will play at guard and be the backup at left tackle, head coach Antonio Pierce said on Friday, May 10. Pierce did not make it clear if Peat was in line for a starting guard spot, though.
Link to story Raiders | Brock Bowers turns heads Sat May 11, 12:20 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers turned heads during Day 1 of rookie minicamp on Friday, May 10, due to his athleticism and explosiveness.
Link to story Raiders | Jackson Powers-Johnson plays LG Sat May 11, 12:12 PM
Las Vegas Raiders OG Jackson Powers-Johnson saw time at left guard on Day 1 of rookie minicamp on Friday, May 10.
| Footballguys view: Powers-Johnson should be a day one starter on the interior line for the Raiders. Like all rookies, there could be some bumps in the road of transition to the NFL, but the second round pick and widely regarded pro-ready player should improve the Raiders offense. |
Raiders | Brock Bowers looking for big plays Sat May 11, 09:54 AM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers said one of his strengths is making plays after the catch. 'One of the things I do best is the yards after catch and being able to get vertical after I get the ball,' Bowers said.
| Footballguys view: The Raiders reportedly used Bowers all over the formation in his rookie minicamp debut. His athleticism was also apparent according to beat writers. This is relevant because Bowers didn't test at the combine, casting a little bit of doubt about his measureables. Expect Bowers to answer those questions quickly as a big part of the offense in his rookie year. The quarterback situation and competition for targets isn't ideal for Bowers fantasy value, but he's still worth taking in the top 10 tight ends in redraft leagues and top five of rookie drafts in dynasty leagues. |
Raiders | Aidan O'Connell to receive first snaps Sat May 11, 09:54 AM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell will initially work with the first-team offense when offseason workouts begin, according to head coach Antonio Pierce.
| Footballguys view: This shouldn't be a surprise, as O'Connell was actually pretty good for a fourth round rookie last year and that's with a midseason coaching change. If O'Connell is good enough to beat out Gardner Minshew, he should be better for Davante Adams and the rest of the Raiders offense fantasy value than Minshew. He should be rostered in superflex dynasty leagues. |
Raiders | D.J. Glaze wraps up rookie deal Fri May 10, 02:45 PM
Las Vegas Raiders third-round draft choice OT D.J. Glaze (Maryland) signed a four-year rookie contract on Friday, May 10. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | QB competition in Vegas Fri May 10, 10:20 AM
Las Vegas Raiders QBs Aidan O'Connell and Gardner Minshew will compete for the starting quarterback position in training camp, according to general manager Tom Telesco.
| Footballguys view: Minshew has plenty of starting experience, and he's going to be tough to beat. We like O'Connell, and he did show flashes as a rookie starter in 2023. This is a competition for Fantasy GMs to monitor in training camp. Either one has QB2 potential from a fantasy perspective in 2024. |
Raiders | M.J. Devonshire signs rookie contract Thu May 9, 07:35 PM
Las Vegas Raiders seventh-round draft choice CB M.J. Devonshire signed a four-year contract with the Raiders Thursday, May 9. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Vegas signs Trey Taylor Thu May 9, 07:33 PM
Las Vegas Raiders seventh-round draft choice S Trey Taylor signed a four-year contract with the Raiders Thursday, May 9. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Dylan Laube signs deal Thu May 9, 07:31 PM
Las Vegas Raiders sixth-round draft choice RB Dylan Laube signed a four-year contract with the Raiders Thursday, May 9. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Tommy Eichenberg signs rookie deal Thu May 9, 07:30 PM
Las Vegas Raiders fifth-round draft choice LB Tommy Eichenberg signed a four-year contract with the Raiders Thursday, May 9. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Decamerion Richardson under contract Thu May 9, 07:27 PM
Las Vegas Raiders fourth-round draft choice CB Decamerion Richardson signed a four-year contract with the Raiders Thursday, May 9. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Vegas signs Brock Bowers to deal Thu May 9, 07:24 PM
Las Vegas Raiders first-round draft choice TE Brock Bowers signed a four-year contract with the Raiders Thursday, May 9. The deal includes a fifth-year option, but financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Vegas will not pressure Brock Bowers Thu May 9, 12:52 AM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers will not be pressured to have an immediate impact on offense, according to assistant general manager Champ Kelly. Kelly said the team wants Bowers to learn the offensive system and work well with the other tight ends on the team.
| Footballguys view: Bowers was the best tight end in this draft, and he has playmaking ability as a slot receiver, out wide as a receiver, and as a traditional tight end. Bowers finds the ball quickly, and he's a smooth athlete who knows how to find soft spots in coverage. From a fantasy perspective, Bowers could easily have low-end TE1 potential as a rookie. |
Raiders | Andrus Peat joining Raiders Mon May 6, 06:11 PM
Free-agent OG Andrus Peat (Saints) agreed to terms with the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, May 6, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Jalen Guyton signing with Las Vegas Mon May 6, 12:12 PM
Free-agent WR Jalen Guyton (Chargers) signed an undisclosed deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, the team announced Monday, May 6.
| Footballguys view: Guyton was undrafted in 2019 and wound up with the Chargers after spending a brief period with the Cowboys. Guyton's time in Los Angeles came with now Raiders general manager Tom Telesco in that same role for the Chargers. Guyton caught 71 passes for 1,112 yards and seven touchdowns. He was a regular contributor in 2020 and 2021 but tore his ACL early in 2022 and returned to play in eight games last season. He'll join fellow newcomer Michael Gallup to provide depth behind starters Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers, Tre Tucker, and rookie tight end Brock Bowers, who will likely line up in various spots this season. |
Raiders | Jackson Powers-Johnson set to start? Sun May 5, 06:32 PM
Las Vegas Raiders OG Jackson Powers-Johnson is expected to start at right guard in 2024, Marcus Mosher of Raiders Wire wrote on Thursday, May 2.
Link to story Raiders | Michael Gallup contract details Sat May 4, 12:43 PM
Updating a previous report, Las Vegas Raiders WR Michael Gallup's one-year deal is worth $1.75 million and can go up to $3 million with incentives.
| Footballguys view: Gallup is a seasoned veteran, but he is on board with the Raiders on a 'prove it' deal. He's competing to be the no.3 receiver behind Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers. |
Raiders | Las Vegas makes it official with Michael Gallup Tue Apr 30, 12:55 PM
Free-agent WR Michael Gallup (Cowboys) officially signed a one-year contract worth up to a reported $3 million with the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday, April 30.
Link to story Raiders | Michael Gallup joining Raiders Mon Apr 29, 07:25 PM
Free-agent WR Michael Gallup (Cowboys) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, April 29, worth as much as $3 million, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com notes, Gallup's signing is intriguing in that the Raiders already have a bevy of pass catchers on the roster: Three-time first-team All-Pro receiver Davante Adams, who has at least 100 catches in five of his last six seasons; Jakobi Meyers, who had a career-high eight touchdown catches last season; Tre Tucker, who averaged 17.4 yards per catch as a rookie in 2023; and a trio of pass-catching tight ends in Michael Mayer, who had 27 catches for 304 yards and 2 TDs as a rookie last season, veteran Harrison Bryant, who signed as a free agent in March after catching 89 passes and 10 TDs in four years with the Cleveland Browns, and first-round draft pick Brock Bowers, who caught 175 passes for 2,537 yards and 26 touchdowns in three years at Georgia. The team moved on from Hunter Renfrow this offseason. Gallup's best season came in 2019 when he caught 66 passes for 1,107 yards and six touchdowns. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect similar totals in Vegas this season, with Gallup apparently on board to provide depth. |
Raiders | Vegas meets with Jalen Guyton Mon Apr 29, 05:13 PM
Free-agent WR Jalen Guyton (Chargers) recently met with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Link to story Raiders | Tyreque Jones let go Mon Apr 29, 04:52 PM
Las Vegas Raiders S Tyreque Jones was waived Monday, April 29.
Link to story Raiders | Jeff Foreman headed to LV Sun Apr 28, 09:23 AM
Undrafted free-agent WR Jeff Foreman (Arkansas State) has signed a contract with the Las Vegas Raiders. The deal includes a $10,000 signing bonus and $45,000 of additional guaranteed money, according to a source.
Link to story Raiders | Ramel Keyton agrees to join LV Sat Apr 27, 08:41 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Ramel Keyton (Tennessee) agreed to terms with the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday, April 27, according to his agent. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Las Vegas adds Lideatrick Griffin Sat Apr 27, 08:37 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Lideatrick Griffin (Ole Miss) agreed to terms with the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday, April 27, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Carter Bradley joining Vegas Sat Apr 27, 07:39 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB Carter Bradley (South Alabama) agreed to terms with the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday, April 27, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Las Vegas drafts Jackson Powers-Johnson Fri Apr 26, 08:08 PM
Oregon C Jackson Powers-Johnson was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the 44th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Raiders | Las Vegas never serious about moving up Fri Apr 26, 12:13 AM
Las Vegas Raiders general manager Tom Telesco said he didn't try 'particularly hard' to move up in the 2024 NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: The Raiders may have wanted LSU QB Jayden Daniels, but he wasn't getting away from Washington at no.2 overall. They may have selected QB Michael Penix, but when the Falcons shocked everyone and took him at no.8 the Raiders just stayed put at no.13. With that pick, the Raiders secured a fine tight end in Brock Bowers. |