Raiders release Jimmy Garoppolo and Hunter Renfrow in cost-cutting moves
The Las Vegas Raiders kicked off the start of the new league year by releasing quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and receiver Hunter Renfrow to give the new regime more room to operate under the salary cap.
NFL suspends Raiders backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo for violating PEDs policy
Las Vegas Raiders backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has been suspended by the NFL for the first two games of next season for violating the performance-enhancing drugs policy of the league and NFL Players Association.
The Patriots don't just need a new coach. They need a quarterback and talent to put around him
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft needs to find himself a new coach for the first time in almost a quarter century.
Chargers fire coach Brandon Staley, general manager Tom Telesco in midst of disappointing season
Coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco have been fired by the Los Angeles Chargers after one of the worst losses in franchise history.
NFL continues to make incremental, widespread progress in diversity hiring, report says
The National Football League continues to make incremental, widespread progress in its diversity hiring practices, according to an annual report.
Vikings, Raiders show that midseason misadventures needn't result in giving up on the 2023 season
The Minnesota Vikings and Las Vegas Raiders didn't waste any time getting their first wins after a tumultuous midseason misadventure.
Raiders roll past Giants 30-6 to give Antonio Pierce a win in his debut as interim coach
Josh Jacobs rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns, rookie Aidan OโConnell passed for 209 yards and Antonio Pierce won his debut as Las Vegas' interim coach as the Raiders routed the New York Giants 30-6.
Bill Belichick heads a list of NFL coaches on the hot seat that includes Brandon Staley, Ron Rivera
Josh McDaniels couldnโt make it past the midpoint of the season before the Las Vegas Raiders decided to make a change.
Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo won't play at Chicago, AP source says
Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will not play Sunday because of a back injury when Las Vegas visits the Chicago Bears, a person with knowledge of the situation said.
Garoppolo won't play against Chargers, leaving Raiders starting QB a mystery
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was ruled out of Sundayโs game at the Los Angeles Chargers because of a concussion.
Sean Payton's Broncos fall apart in 'embarassing' 70-20 loss at Miami
Broncos coach Sean Payton called Sundayโs 70-20 loss to the Miami Dolphins embarrassing and something that will be tough to rewatch on tape for the players and coaches.
Patriots draw praise for their innovative play design on blocked field goal
The Patriots may be 0-2, but the day after their 24-17 loss to Miami, coach Bill Belichick and his staff were once again being praised around the NFL for their creativity.
Chandler Jones posts, then deletes that he doesn't want to play for Raiders coach and GM
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones indicated in since-deleted social media posts on Tuesday that he no longer wanted to play for coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler.
Josh Jacobs agrees to one-year deal worth up to $12 million with the Raiders, AP source says
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $12 million, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
Raiders blow 4th double-digit halftime lead in latest loss
Thursday nightโs 17-16 loss to the Los Angeles Rams makes the Las Vegas Raiders the first team to blow four double-digit halftime leads in a season, according to SportRadar, whose records go back to 1930.
Falcons-Panthers back at it less than 2 weeks after OT game
The worst division in the NFL gets a prime-time matchup when the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons meet for the second time in less than two weeks on Thursday night.
Raiders' Davante Adams charged for shoving photographer
Las Vegas Raiders receiver Davante Adams has been charged with misdemeanor assault for shoving a photographer to the ground as he left the field following a loss at Kansas City.
Chiefs hold on for wild 30-29 victory over rival Raiders
Patrick Mahomes threw four touchdown passes to Travis Kelce, the Chiefs overcame an early 17-point deficit along with a dubious roughing-the-passer penalty, and Kansas City extended its mastery of the Las Vegas Raiders, holding on for a 30-29 victory.
Late FG gives Giants, Daboll 23-21 victory over Patriots
Graham Gano hit a 24-yard field goal as time expired, Daniel Jones was solid in limited work and the New York Giants beat the New England Patriots 23-21 on Thursday night to open the preseason.
Raiders give McDaniels happy homecoming, beat Jaguars 27-11
Josh Jacobs and rookie Zamir White ran well on a rain-soaked field and the Raiders routed Jacksonville 27-11 in the Hall of Fame game Thursday night, spoiling coach Doug Pedersonโs first game with the Jaguars.
Belichick says Jones will play role in molding new offense
Whatever the Patriots offense looks like in the aftermath of former offensive coordinator Josh McDanielsโ departure, Bill Belichick says Mac Jones will have a role in molding it.
Raiders' Morgan is NFL's first Black female team president
The Las Vegas Raiders have introduced a former Nevada gambling regulator as the franchiseโs new president, the first Black woman to hold the title with an NFL team.
McDaniels mum on Kaepernick workout for Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders concluded organized team practices with all four quarterbacks on the roster participating but the buzz surrounding the franchise was about Colin Kaepernick, who has gotten a workout with the club.
AP sources: Colin Kaepernick to work out for Raiders
Colin Kaepernick is getting his first chance to work out for an NFL team since last playing in the league in 2016 when he started kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequality.
NFL executives want, expect more Black coaches to be hired
The NFL has taken several steps to improve diversity among leadership positions, yet Mike Tomlin is the only Black head coach after Brian Flores and David Culley were fired this week.
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Unmasked: NFL fines coaches, teams for not covering faces
(AP Photo/Don Wright)NFL coaches thumbed their collective โ and exposed โ noses at the NFLโs mask mandate in Week 2. More coaches and clubs can expect similar punishments as the memo last week from Troy Vincent, who oversees the leagueโs football operations, was largely ignored throughout the weekend. Players, who, like the coaches, are subject to daily COVID-19 tests, are exempt from the face covering requirements. Some coaches such as Belichick, McDaniels and Steelers coach Mike Tomlin wore their masks or gaiters over their mouths but not noses. Others such as Carroll, Spagnuolo and Fangio wore their face coverings around their chins or necks, exposing both their mouths and noses.
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Belichick: Playing multiple QBs an option this season
Bill Belichick said he's open to using a two-quarterback system this season, another example of how radically different the New England Patriots could look after Tom Brady's departure. The longtime coach acknowledged he was considering the possibility, and the Patriots later used all three of their QBs during a single scrimmage series. Hoyer has the most experience in the Patriots offense. Stidham has youth and potential, having beaten out Hoyer as a rookie last season to be Bradys No. Belichick said using multiple quarterbacks could lend itself to different formations.
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Newton embracing new challenge, fresh start with Patriots
In this still image from a Webex media availability hosted by the New England Patriots, quarterback Cam Newton responds to a question, Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (New England Patriots via AP)Cam Newton is the first to admit hes still getting used to his new life as a member of the New England Patriots. I think Im a person that is a self-motivator. Newton said that he has no limitations and is full go.For me, the seasons not here yet, Newton said. Ive only been kind of geared toward one particular team and in one particular city, Newton said.