Starting tailback one of 7 Raiders who didn’t practice Wednesday

The Las Vegas Raiders, dealing with major injuries all season, began their practice week in preparation for Sunday’s home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with 16 players on the injury report and seven players who did not practice.

Starting Las Vegas running back Zamir White was among those who didn’t practice Wednesday. He hurt his groin in practice last week and did not play at Denver. Alexander Mattison started in his place and would likely start against the Steelers if White isn’t ready.

Left tackle Kolton Miller (knee/shoulder) and rookie...

Thoughts on AOC replacing Gardner Minshew as Raiders’ starter?

Well, here we are again.

The Las Vegas Raiders are experiencing flux at quarterback for the second straight season after they moved away from the nine-year Derek Carr era.

Wednesday, Las Vegas coach Antonio Pierce announced that Aidan O’Connell will replace Gardner Minshew as the starting quarterback, beginning Sunday when the Raiders host the Pittsburgh Steelers at Allegiant Stadium (kickoff is set for 1:05 p.m. PT).

O’Connell, who started 10 games for the Raiders as a rookie last season, was the backup for the first five games this season after...

Coaching staff switches to second-year player

The Las Vegas Raiders named second-year player Aidan O’Connell as their starting quarterback, replacing Gardner Minshew, beginning Sunday at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Here are some thoughts on the decision:

This was the clear choice:

It was always likely that the Raiders were going to turn to O’Connell after he replaced Minshew at Denver. It would have been a bad look if the Raiders gave Minshew the ball against the Steelers. Neither have looked good this season when they’ve played. But the Raiders are looking for a spark. It’s O’Connell turn to try...

Pretty quiet day in Denver

Let’s check in on the Las Vegas Raiders’ second-year players and see how the 2023 draft class fared in a 34-18 Week 5 loss at the Denver Broncos and what to expect going into A Week 6 home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Eight of the nine players from the draft class are currently on the roster. The Raiders cut third-round pick Byron Young and he was claimed by the Philadelphia Eagles. He was inactive in Week 1.

Tyree Wilson:

The No. 7 overall pick had a quiet day after he had a strong performance...

Second-year player replaces Gardner Minshew

Aidan O’Connell gets the call.

Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce announced Wednesday will start Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Allegiant Stadium. Kickoff is set at 1:05 p.m. PT.

Minshew and O’Connell were reportedly expected to battled in practice this week before Pierce and his staff made the call.

But Pierce changed that course and opened the practice week by making a decision

Pierce ended a training camp battle on August 18 (three weeks before the season opener) by naming Minshew the starter over O’Connell.

[Pierce pulled Minshew in favor of O’Connell in the...

All the updates on the Davante Adams’ trade request in one place

The Las Vegas Raiders have decided to listen to trade offers for superstar wide receiver Davante Adams, who has told the team he would prefer to be traded. Here is your place to get all the updates on possible trade destinations and developments leading up to the November 5 NFL trade deadline.

Why Davante Adams wants to be traded

It just didn’t work in Las Vegas. He hasn’t had solid quarterback play since his friend Derek Carr was released and the team hasn’t won consistently.

**Why...

Former Pro Bowl linebacker is now available

Devin White’s name has been connected to the Raiders for years.

First, fans were upset that he became a Pro Bowl player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after they drafted him with the No. 5 overall pick. The Raiders, of course, drafted defensive end Clelin Ferrell at No. 4 and he was never much of a favor for the Silver and Black.

Last year, there were some trade rumors about White and the Raiders and in free agency this year, he was connected to Las Vegas as well.

Now, White is available to...

Brock Bowers balls out

Let’s look at how the Las Vegas Raiders’ rookie class fared in a 34-18 Week 5 loss at the Denver Broncos and what it means heading into a Week 6 home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Kickoff is at 1:05 p.m. PT.

Brock Bowers:

He had a big game after a relatively quiet past two games. Bowers had eight yards for 97 yards, including a spectacular 57-yard touchdown in which his athleticism and YAC ability were on full display. He is the Raiders’ best receiving weapon because of the Davante Adams trade saga.

Jackson Powers-Johnson:

The...

Two superstar sack masters will be on field Sunday

In Week 4, we didn’t the anticipated monster pass-rusher matchup between Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns and Maxx Crosby of the Las Vegas Raiders.

Crosby ended up missing the game (the first in his six-season NFL career). But we should be set up for a big treat in Week 6 on Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers visit the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1:05 p.m. PT.

The Steelers, of course, boast pass-rusher maven, T.J. Watt.

So, it will be an epic battle of star pass-rushers.

Crosby is...

Disgruntled star Las Vegas receiver has been dealing with hamstring injury amid trade talks

Davante Adams may be a member of the Las Vegas Raiders for another week, but that doesn’t mean he will take the field.

ESPN reported Wednesday morning that Adams is not expected to play Sunday when Las Vegas hosts the Pittsburgh Steelers at Allegiant Stadium (kickoff is set for 1:05 p.m. PT).

This would be the third straight game Adams will miss due to a hamstring injury, which occurred during a Thursday practice in Week 4. Of course, [Adams is dealing with the hamstring amid a...

They’re falling behind big every week

The Las Vegas Raiders have developed an alarming trend so far in the 2024 NFL season.

They are falling behind big time every single week.

As pointed out by the Associated Press, Antonio Pierce’s squad has trailed by, at least, 10 points in all five games this season. That is something that hasn’t happened in 60 years for the franchise.

The good news is the Raiders have actually won two of those games this season after digging a big hole.

But that’s not sustainable and in the big picture the fact that they keep...

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