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What the upset Jaguars' win means for Colts, Chargers, Raiders, Steelers and more in NFL playoff picture chaos

The final weekend of the NFL regular season is already delivering some chaos.

Edward Sutelan

Henry Ruggs charged after fatal car wreck

Henry Ruggs III will face felony charges after his involvement in a Las Vegas car crash that resulted in a death

Dani Mohr

Ranking the Raiders' best coaching candidates to replace Jon Gruden in 2022

Here's a look at the Raiders' best head-coaching fits to replace Jon Gruden, who resigned Monday only three seasons and five games into a 10-year, $100 million contract.

Vinnie Iyer

Gruden emails, explained: Raiders coach reportedly resigns

Raiders coach Jon Gruden has reportedly resigned following leaks of several emails from 2010 through 2018 that included racist, sexist, homophobic and transphobic language.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Cam Newton, Michael Jordan lead Notable NFL cuts

Sporting News kept tabs on the most surprising cuts from NFL rosters:

Vinnie Iyer

Early NFL picks against the spread for Week 1

In our early picks and predictions for Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season, Tom Brady and the defending Super Bowl champions pick up where they left off, the Chiefs win a close one and Joe Burrow leads an upset.

Vinnie Iyer

The best and worst starting QBs for 2021, ranked 1-32

Here are Sporting News' updated NFL quarterback rankings for the 2021 season from 1-32, starting with Patrick Mahomes down to Sam Darnold.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL power rankings, training camp edition

With training camps set to open for every team in the NFL this week, here are Sporting News' latest league power rankings, updated with the current vibes coming out of the offseason.

Vinnie Iyer

Raiders' Nassib has top-selling jersey after coming out

Nassib reportedly had the top-selling NFL jersey after coming out as gay on Monday — a testament to the widespread support he has received.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Raiders' Carl Nassib announces he is gay

Carl Nassib on Monday became the first active NFL player to announce he is gay.

Jacob Camenker

Carr wants to be a Raider for life

Rumors suggested that the Raiders were looking to upgrade at quarterback this offseason.

Joe Rivera

NFL Week 1 schedule

The NFL teased its Week 1 schedule, and there are several intriguing matchups to start the season, including the Thursday Night Football opener between the Cowboys and Buccaneers.

Bill Bender

11 NFL veterans in jeopardy after 2021 draft picks, from Jimmy Garoppolo to Cam Newton

These NFL players should be worried after their teams selected potential rookie replacements in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Vinnie Iyer

SN's final NFL Mock Draft for 2021

Sporting News' final NFL mock draft for 2021 covers the first three rounds with the most updated information and rumors considered for every team's picks.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL schedule release: When to expect an announcement, and more

Here is what we know about the NFL's 2021 schedule release date, schedule for each team and more.

Joe Rivera

NFL mock draft 2021 with trades: Patriots, Broncos, Bills make bold moves up; Falcons, Panthers enjoy payoff

Our latest NFL mock draft for 2021 includes a handful of trades that shake up the first round.

Vinnie Iyer

Raiders receive backlash for 'I can breathe' tweet

The Raiders received considerable backlash for the wording of the post.

Zac Al-Khateeb

NFL Mock Draft 2021: Complete 7-round edition

Sporting News' latest NFL mock draft for 2021 spans seven rounds, covering all 259 picks from projected No. 1 overall selection Trevor Lawrence down to Mr. Irrelevant.

Vinnie Iyer

SN Mock Draft: After Miami's big trades

Sporting News' updated 2021 mock draft projecting pick Nos. 1-32 looks at the implications of San Francisco and Philadelphia swinging big blockbuster deals with Miami to move up in the draft order.

Vinnie Iyer

SN Mock Draft: Adjusted for free-agent moves

Sporting News' updated 2021 mock draft projecting pick Nos. 1-32 looks at the implications of NFL free agency on the first round now that the dust has settled, including the Jets' decision to draft a QB vs. trading for Deshaun Watson.

Vinnie Iyer

Mac Jones mock draft: Raiders, 49ers, Steelers among best 2021 NFL Draft fits for Alabama QB

Mac Jones has a mix of all the traits to perform and win at a high level in the NFL. Here are the best 2021 NFL Draft fits for the Alabama quarterback.

Vinnie Iyer

Patriots, Bucs, Jets set pace; Bears settle for QB & more early reactions

The proactive Patriots filled big holes in the opening days of NFL free agency while the Buccaneers worked to keep their Super Bowl roster intact around Tom Brady. Meanwhile, Chicago can't catch a break in its pursuit of a viable starting quarterback.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL salary cap cuts 2021: Team-by-team tracker of players released into NFL free agency

The NFL has set its salary cap at $182.5 million for 2021. With a significant $15.7 million decrease from the 2020 number of $198.2 million, that's left teams scrambling to make cuts that will help them get under the cap for the upcoming season.

Vinnie Iyer

The NFL's highest-paid quarterbacks in salary, guaranteed money and total contract value

Here are the 10 highest-paid QBs in the NFL based on three different criteria.

Vinnie Iyer

SN Mock Draft: How Carson Wentz trade will reshape first round

Sporting News' updated 2021 mock draft projecting pick Nos. 1-32 explores the ripple effects of Carson Wentz's trade from the Eagles to the Colts plus other Round 1 quarterback implications.

Vinnie Iyer

Nelson Agholor reportedly told Raiders teammates they sucked after Dolphins loss

The wide receiver didn't like the energy or accountability from his teammates, and he let them know it.

Zac Al-Khateeb

NFL QB carousel: Projecting the starter for all 32 teams in 2021

It is not a stretch to say half of the NFL's 32 teams could have a different starting quarterback next season. Here's a breakdown of how the league's QB landscape might look after free agency, trades and the 2021 NFL Draft.

Bill Bender

SN Mock Draft: Justin Fields falls to Falcons after Jets skip QB

Sporting News' updated 2021 mock draft projects pick Nos. 1-28 after the NFL divisional playoffs, including a big shakeup early after Trevor Lawrence goes to the Jaguars and Urban Meyer as expected.

Vinnie Iyer

SN's latest mock draft for 2021

Sporting News' updated 2021 mock draft keeps six quarterbacks in the first round, topped with the flip at the top between Jacksonville and New York. Also, Philadelphia and New England grab needed downfield playmakers from the Crimson Tide.

Vinnie Iyer

Gruden unsure over Carr injury

After a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden discussed his quarterbacks.

Dejan Kalinic

Herbert praises Chargers' receivers after tying TD record

The Los Angeles quarterback had praise for his teammates after he tied Baker Mayfield's record for touchdown passes by a rookie.

Stats Perform News

Derek Carr injury update: Raiders QB injures groin, replaced by Marcus Mariota

Carr pulled up while scrambling in the first quarter. Backup QB Marcus Mariota was tapped to replace him.

Tom Gatto

Will the Chargers fire Anthony Lynn?

Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn has made a number of questionable coaching decisions during the 2020 NFL season that have people wondering whether Los Angeles will fire Lynn.

Billy Heyen

SN's latest mock draft for 2021

Sporting News' updated 2021 mock draft has both the Cowboys and Eagles thinking defense with their surprisingly high picks, while the Steelers and 49ers find eventual replacements for their franchise quarterbacks.

Vinnie Iyer

Week 13 NFL picks against the spread

In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 13 of the 2020 NFL season, Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay avenge a 2019 loss to Philadelphia, while Seattle, New England and San Francisco continue their playoff pushes.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL power rankings for Week 13

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect every team's results heading into Week 13 of the 2020 NFL regular season.

Vinnie Iyer

The story behind Patrick Mahomes' intense love of ketchup

Patrick Mahomes loves ketchup. He used to eat ketchup sandwiches, and now he puts it on eggs, mac-and-cheese, steak and more. Here's more about Mahomes' ketchup obsession, commercials and an endorsement.

Billy Heyen

Mahomes keen to avoid Raiders sweep

Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes discussed Sunday's clash with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Sacha Pisani

Raiders to lose draft pick over Trent Brown COVID case, report

The NFL reportedly is set to come down hard on the Raiders for once again violating the league's coronavirus protocols.

Tom Gatto

NFL mock draft 2021: Jets, Broncos, Vikings all go QB

Sporting News' updated mock draft finds new franchise quarterbacks for three teams floundering to start the 2020 season. Plus, the Giants, Falcons and Bengals add defensive stars in the top 10.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL power rankings for Week 3

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect every team's results entering Week 3 of the 2020 NFL regular season.

Vinnie Iyer

Brees hits back after criticism

The New Orleans Saints stumbled to defeat against the Las Vegas Raiders, with Drew Brees' performance coming under the microscope.

Russell Greaves

Gruden salutes Carr after Raiders move to 2-0

Derek Carr earned plaudits from his coach after driving Las Vegas to victory in the first game at its new home.

Stats Perform News

Will there be fans at NFL games in 2020?

The NFL is allowing each of its 32 teams and local lawmakers to determine whether fans can attend football games amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a team-by-team breakdown, updated with the latest news.

Tadd Haislop

Raiders' Jon Gruden denies COVID-19 ploy

The second-year Raiders coach denied who pulled the dubious ploy, which reportedly was a ploy to get his players to take the coronavirus seriously.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Gruden told Raiders players he had COVID-19 to teach them a lesson

Players were stunned to hear Gruden had been hospitalized, only to learn the news was false.

Dan Bernstein

NFL GM rankings 2020: Best, worst decision-makers in the league

NFL general managers can both rise fast and fall hard. Here's how we have them ranked, 1-32, with the leaders of last year's Super Bowl teams deservingly on top.

Vinnie Iyer

Brown announces retirement from NFL in a series of tweets

Looks like AB has retired from football again.

Tadd Haislop

NFL training camp openings remain on schedule

The league is sticking with its initial timetable for now as teams work out plans for players to return to facilities.

Tom Gatto

Ruggs III hurts thigh helping friend

Las Vegas Raiders rookie and wide receiver Henry Ruggs III injured his thigh while helping a friend move.

Matt Becker

Apple agrees terms with Panthers

Cornerback Eli Apple has agreed to join the Carolina Panthers after leaving the New Orleans Saints.

Matt Becker

NFL power rankings: Buccaneers, Bills join top tier

With the 2020 NFL Draft completed and most key free agents signed, here are Sporting News' latest NFL power rankings, updated with each team's offseason moves.

Vinnie Iyer

Apple, Raiders unable to agree on deal

The 24-year-old cornerback is still looking for a new team after his agreement with Las Vegas fell through.

Jacob Hancock

Mariota: I'm back-up to Carr

New Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota recognises he will not be an automatic starter on the team.

Peter Hanson

NFL free agency tracker: The 10 best available free agents still unsigned in 2020

Several good players are still available in 2020 NFL free agency.

Tadd Haislop

Mariota agrees to deal with Raiders

Marcus Mariota has agreed to a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to NFL Network.

Dejan Kalinic

Trading for Joe Burrow: What would it take to get No. 1 pick in NFL Draft from Bengals?

If another team offers a trade Cincinnati can't refuse, could the top QB in the 2020 NFL Draft be had? Former NFL exec Jeff Diamond examines the scenarios.

Jeff Diamond

NFL Combine takeaways

The biggest takeaways from the first half of the 2020 NFL Combine, from Tua Tagovailoa's health to Joe Burrow's fit with the Bengals.

Vinnie Iyer

Will Bengals pass on Joe Burrow?

Here are five teams who should at least consider trading up to the No. 1 overall pick to select LSU quarterback Joe Burrow.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL mock draft 2020: Patriots, Raiders, Cowboys, Giants go defense

Here is our latest NFL mock draft for 2020 with the actual draft fewer than three months away.

Vinnie Iyer

Brown posts apology to police

The former Steelers, Raiders and Patriots receiver says that "my emotions truly did cloud my better (j)udgment."

Tom Gatto

Is Tony Romo moving to ESPN's 'Monday Night Football'?

Tony Romo is looking at a huge raise with his second contract as an NFL TV analyst.

Tom Gatto

Antonio Brown is now down for boxing match with Logan Paul

Would Logan Paul go from fighting KSI to AB? Consider Antonio Brown now ready to go into the ring with the talented YouTuber.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL mock draft 2020: Dolphins, Panthers get Bengals' QB leftovers

Our NFL mock draft for 2020 is updated to reflect the latest selection order. Here are our draft projections for the top prospects in the 2020 class.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL mock draft 2020: Redskins pass on Young

Our NFL mock draft for 2020 is updated to reflect the latest selection order for the first round. Where will the top prospects like Joe Burrow, Chase Young, Tua Tagovailoa and others land?

Vinnie Iyer

NFL playoff picture: How Raiders can get final AFC wild-card berth in Week 17

Oakland needs to win and have a lot of other things happen in the final weekend of the regular season.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL power rankings: Packers, Chiefs, Seahawks rise

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect the developments around the league as Week 16 arrives.

Vinnie Iyer

Brown apologises amid continued exile

Antonio Brown wants help getting back into the NFL. He acknowledges he "didn't handle challenges in the manner I should have."

Ben Spratt

NFL picks, predictions for Week 13

In our picks and predictions for Week 13 of the 2019 NFL season, Pittsburgh wins its chippy rematch against Cleveland. Plus, Minnesota escapes Seattle with a victory, and Green Bay takes care of business in New York.

Tadd Haislop

NFL mock draft 2020: Tua Tagovailoa drops out of first round

Here is our latest 2020 NFL mock draft in the wake of a hip injury to Tua Tagovailoa, a possible No. 1 overall pick who now could slide out of the first round entirely.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL power rankings Week 12

Here are our updated NFL power rankings as Week 12 of the 2019 season arrives.

Vinnie Iyer

Gruden thrilled with Ferrell impact

Clelin Ferrell's season sack total increased from one to 3.5 after he had a starring role in the Raiders' thrilling win over the Chargers.

Chris Myson

Raiders edge Chargers in thriller

Josh Jacobs' late touchdown helped the Oakland Raiders overcome the Los Angeles Chargers.

Dejan Kalinic

Seahawks soar past Buccaneers in OT

Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson continued his MVP-calibre season by tying a career high with five touchdown passes for the Seahawks.

Sacha Pisani

NFL power rankings

Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect the latest developments around the league as Week 9 of the 2019 season arrives.

Vinnie Iyer

J.J. Watt may be out for season

The Texans reportedly fear the defensive star has a torn pec, which would sideline him for the rest of the season.

Arthur Weinstein

Antonio Brown claims Raiders only signed him 'for the HBO ratings'

The former NFL receiver shared a lot of thoughts Saturday morning on Twitter, including reflections on his time with the Oakland Raiders.

Jordan Heck

Raiders legend Willie Brown dies

"My job was not catching passes," Brown would once say. "My job was to stop the receiver from catching it."

Bob Hille

NFL 'still working on' AB probe

Brown was released by the Raiders and Patriots last month amid allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual assault and rape.

Kirstie Chiappelli

NFL upholds Burfict's suspension

Vontaze Burfict has been banned for the remainder of the NFL season without pay, the league confirmed on Wednesday.

Thomas Lott

Burfict had second illegal hit vs. Colts, NFL says

Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict is facing additional scrutiny for an unflagged hit on a second defenseless player in last Sunday’s game.

Bill Marx

Vontaze Burfict suspensions: A timeline of Raiders linebacker's reckless behavior in the NFL

From clothesline tackles to helmet-to-helmet hits — the Oakland Raiders linebacker has done it all.

NFL suspends Burfict for season

After his ejection against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Vontaze Burfict has been suspended for the rest of the season.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Starting QBs since Kaepernick

Each NFL team has played at least 35 games since Colin Kaepernick's last appearance, and 80 different quarterbacks have been starters.

Liam Blackburn

Brown denies claims of misconduct

After an unnamed woman made claims of sexual misconduct from Antonio Brown, the wide receiver's attorney issued a denial.

Ben Spratt

Raider Conley (neck) 'good to go'

Conley, 24, appeared to suffer the injury with a little more than five minutes remaining in the third quarter Monday against the Broncos.

E.Jay Zarett

Gruden gives positive Conely update

Jon Gruden has provided a positive injury update on cornerback Gareon Conley after he was forced out of Monday's match with the Broncos.

E.Jay Zarett

Gruden on Brown saga

Antonio Brown is in New England — and Raiders coach Jon Gruden wished the Patriots good luck with the seven-time Pro Bowl pick.

Rob Lancaster

Antonio Brown wanted by other teams, says agent

Agent Drew Rosenhaus said that Brown understands what is expected of him in New England and he's ready to "fit in."

Arthur Weinstein

Where will Antonio Brown sign? Patriots (of course), Seahawks, 49ers among possible landing spots

AB is free to sign with a new team after being cut by the Raiders, so where will he go? Here are the possible teams that could sign him.

Vinnie Iyer

Raiders release Antonio Brown

Brown said the Raiders took away the more than $29 million in guaranteed money from his contract and there’s “no way I play after" that.

Chelsea Howard

Antonio Brown and the Raiders: A timeline of AB's drama-filled stint

Antonio Brown has managed to pack a lot of chaos into a short window ever since he was traded to the Raiders.

Jordan Greer

Brown to Raiders: 'Release me'

After the Raiders took away the guaranteed money in his contract, disgruntled Antonio Brown tells the team he wants out.

Bill Marx

NFL news: Antonio Brown speaks out

From Antonio Brown's ongoing drama with the Oakland Raiders to a few extension updates, we run through all that is happening in the NFL.

Chelsea Howard

Antonio Brown may avoid suspension

Brown and Mayock reportedly "got into it" Wednesday, adding to the wide receiver's offseason drama.

Gabrielle McMillen

A.B./Mayock details emerge

Brown did not participate in practice Thursday, and as of early Friday morning the Raiders were planning to suspend Brown ahead of Week 1.

Travis Durkee

Antonio Brown to be suspended

Brown and Mayock reportedly "got into it" Wednesday, adding to the wide receiver's offseason drama.

Gabrielle McMillen

NFL news: Newton injured again

From another significant quarterback injury to the latest on the Giants' quarterback situation, we take a look at all the news happening.

Chelsea Howard

Gruden thinks AB will practice soon

Oakland Raiders star Antonio Brown could be set to return to practice, according to Jon Gruden.

Alexis Mansanarez

AB denies retirement reports

Brown has reached a compromise with the NFL allowing him to use the helmet model he likes if he can find one made in the past 10 years.

Travis Durkee

'I got circumsised on my feet', says Antonio Brown

In an episode of "Hard Knocks," Raiders receiver Antonio Brown explained how he sustained a foot injury while having cold therapy.

Liam Blackburn

Today on 'Antonio Brown's Helmet' …

There are Schutt AiR Advantage helmets made up until 2011, so Antonio Brown reportedly is looking for one like his old helmet just younger.

Bob Hille

Brown posts cryptic message after threatening to quit

The Raiders receiver wrote on Instagram, in part: "(I)f I leave will the fans still gone love me man? #paidinfull."

Chelsea Howard

Five details from Antonio Brown's reported helmet fuss

There's a lot to unpack here.

Dan Bernstein

Raiders' Jon Gruden on Antonio Brown: ‘I expect a lot more drama' from him

Gruden laughed at the fact Brown arrived in a hot-air balloon and said he expected the receiver to make a bigger entrance.

Chelsea Howard

Brown deletes tweet saying furniture-throwing incident settled

The Raiders wide receiver confirmed Monday that he reached a settlement stemming from the April 2018 incident.

Kirstie Chiappelli

When does NFL training camp start in 2019? Dates, schedules, locations for all 32 teams

NFL training camp start dates vary from team to team in 2019. Find out when training camp starts for your team this year.

Tadd Haislop

Richie Incognito agrees to one-year deal with Raiders, report says

The veteran guard, who last played for the Bills in 2017, visited Oakland last week.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Jon Gruden says Raiders never thought about trading up in draft

Gruden had the pieces to negotiate a trade with Arizona, but Kyler Murray was never a top prospect for the second-year coach.

Alexis Mansanarez

NFL mock draft 2020: Raiders take Tua Tagovailoa at No. 1

Too early for the 2020 NFL Draft? Never. Sporting News releases its 2020 mock draft, and what happens after Oakland takes Tua Tagovailoa with the No. 1 overall pick.

Bill Bender

NFL Draft grades: Ranking the best, worst 2019 draft classes 1-32

Final results won't be known for a few years, but there is enough information already to make an early assessment of every team's selections.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL Draft 2019: Derek Carr to Redskins and four more player-for-pick trades that make sense

Derek Carr, Patrick Peterson, Josh Rosen and several other big names could be on the block at the 2019 NFL Draft. These teams make the most sense as trading partners.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL Draft 2019: Ed Oliver can 'disrupt' the first round — in a good way

Ed Oliver was a dominant college player for three seasons. Now, he's a polarising first-round prospect in the 2019 NFL Draft. Why Oliver will deliver in the pros.

Bill Bender

Marshawn Lynch retiring — again — from NFL, report says

Lynch, who turned 33 on Monday and isn't under contract for 2019, has retired before but played for the hometown Raiders in 2017 and 2018.

Bob Hille

What happens if Cardinals pass on Kyler Murray in NFL Draft?

Kyle Murray is assumed to be the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. So what if he isn't? A look at all the ways Murray can shake up the draft.

Bill Bender

Raiders super impressed by Haskins

Oakland is “super impressed” by Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins, according to a report from CBS Sports.

E.Jay Zarett

Who has the hardest NFL schedule in 2019?

The NFL teams with the toughest and easiest schedules for 2019 actually were determined months before the regular-season schedule was released. Here is the strength of schedule for all 32 NFL teams.

Tadd Haislop

NFL schedule 2019: Raiders forced to hit the road — and keep hitting it

More than a month without a game in Oakland? Who made this schedule?

Bill Bender

NFL announces international games

London will host four NFL matches next season – including two at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – with another game to be held in Mexico.

Chelsea Howard

Good luck, Raiders: Antonio Brown has turned into the worst kind of player

Antonio Brown has become a shaky teammate who cannot be trusted to act professional, and former NFL team exec Jeff Diamond does not see a way Oakland can right what is wrong about its new star receiver.

Jeff Diamond

Jon Gruden: Derek Carr won't leave Raiders

Jon Gruden addressed speculation regarding Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr.

E.Jay Zarett

Raiders sign controversial linebacker Vontaze Burfict

The Oakland Raiders confirmed the signing of linebacker Vontaze Burfict.

Ameer Tyree

Raiders part ways with Donald Penn

Penn, 35, has spent his last five seasons with the Raiders. But he was placed on injured reserve for all but four games of 2018-19.

Ameer Tyree

Antonio Brown honoured to join 'legendary' Raiders

The star wide receiver was formally introduced by the Raiders on Wednesday after being dealt by the Steelers.

Sacha Pisani

Antonio Brown trade: Derek Carr ready to work with new Raiders teammate

Derek Carr welcomes his new No. 1 receiver to the Silver and Black after late-night reports of a deal with the Black and Gold.

Tom Gatto

Antonio Brown appears to reveal Raiders move

Disgruntled Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown appears set to move to the Oakland Raiders.

Thomas Lott

Three teams interested in Odell Beckham Jr

The draft begins April 25, and any team in need of a top-flight receiver would be foolish not to consider a guy like Beckham.

Travis Durkee

Raiders coach Jon Gruden is still 'sensitive' about Khalil Mack trade

“I get tired of you bringing that up, Khalil Mack,” Gruden said. "We made the trade for a lot of reasons — whether it was popular or not."

Alexis Mansanarez

Raiders coach Jon Gruden deflects Antonio Brown trade questions

When asked if the Raiders have contacted the Steelers about Brown, Gruden said: "I don’t have any comment on any of that."

Chelsea Howard

Raiders headed back to Coliseum?

The Raiders would pay $7.5M in 2019 and rent would rise to $10.5M in 2020 if the team's $2B stadium in Las Vegas isn't ready.

Bob Hille

Raiders have 're-engaged in talks' to play in Oakland next season

The Raiders are scheduled to move to Las Vegas in 2020.

E.Jay Zarett

Carr challenges 'First Take' hosts

The Raiders quarterback uncharacteristically ripped show hosts Max Kellerman and Stephen A. Smith in a series of tweets on Wednesday.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Raiders GM: 'Jon's got final say'

"I guarantee you, Jon Gruden and I are going to know what a Raider looks like and smells like," general manager Mike Mayock told ESPN.

Alexis Mansanarez

Raiders hire Mayock as GM

Mayock, who has already interviewed with the team, was in attendance for Sunday's 35-3 loss at Kansas City.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Chiefs extend Williams

Williams had back-to-back games with 100 yards from scrimmage and has five touchdowns over the last three games.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Chiefs promote Patrick Mahomes

The video includes plenty of Mahomes highlights along with sportscasters going crazy singing his praises.

Arthur Weinstein

NFL releases 2019 Pro Bowl rosters

The NFL released the rosters for the 2019 Pro Bowl in Orlando, Fla. on Tuesday.

Ameer Tyree

Raiders' Martavis Bryant suspended

This marks Bryant's third ban in four years.

Arthur Weinstein

Cooper says Mark Davis wanted trade

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper discussed the Oakland Raiders' decision to trade him.

E.Jay Zarett

Vegas to host 2020 draft

The 2020 draft in Las Vegas will precede the Raiders' first season in their new stadium after their move from Oakland.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Vegas to host 2020 draft

The 2020 draft in Las Vegas will precede the Raiders' first season in their new stadium after their move from Oakland.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Oakland Raiders fire McKenzie

Reggie McKenzie is no longer the general manager of the Oakland Raiders after the team confirmed his departure on Monday.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Kareem Hunt unclaimed on waivers

The former Chiefs running back faces a long suspension after a video surfaced showing him assaulting a woman at a hotel earlier this year.

Arthur Weinstein

CPD did not request Hunt video

A spokesperson with the Cleveland Police Department told USA Today “detectives only follow up on felonies. This is a misdemeanor.”

Alexis Mansanarez

Chiefs release RB Kareem Hunt

Kansas City have parted ways with Kareem Hunt after TMZ released a video showing the running back appearing to shove a woman several times.

Chelsea Howard

Gruden feels Davis' pain

Gruden said he appreciates the endorsement he received from Davis after the team fell to the Chargers on Sunday.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Shanahan remaining silent on QB

Mullens led the 49ers to their second victory of the season Thursday, but his sensational performance hasn't cemented a starting spot.

Alexis Mansanarez

Gruden confident about Raiders

Gruden expressed optimism about the status of his team and said he's getting a lot of interest from players that want to join Oakland.

Chelsea Howard

Who is Nick Mullens? Unknown quarterback shines for 49ers in NFL debut vs. Raiders

Nick Mullens made his first career start for the 49ers on Thursday night and ran with the opportunity, passing for three touchdowns in a blowout win. Here are four things to know about him.

Jacob Janower

49ers top Oakland in Battle of Bay

San Francisco quarterback Nick Mullens led the 49ers to a 34-3 win over Oakland in his first NFL start.

Alexis Mansanarez

Raiders' Lynch could miss month

Jon Gruden said earlier this week he was concerned about Lynch; an MRI revealed why.

Marc Lancaster

Raiders 'aren't tankin' anything'

Oakland is dealing with a litany of injuries suffered in Sunday's blowout loss to the Seahawks in London.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Jets weren't ready to face Mayfield

Mayfield entered the Browns game against the Jets on Thursday late in the first half and led his team to a win.

E.Jay Zarett

Raiders coach Gruden backs Carr

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden has no concerns over Derek Carr following his performance in Monday's loss in the NFL.

E.Jay Zarett

NFL coaches 0-7 in debuts

Pat Shurmur, Steve Wilks, Frank Reich, Mike Vrabel, Matt Nagy and Matt Patricia also suffered defeat in Week 1.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Rams top Raiders in NFL

The Los Angeles Rams sputtered early but outscored the Oakland Raiders 23-0 in the second half to win their NFL opener.

Alexis Mansanarez

Derek Carr on Khalil Mack trade

The Oakland Raiders trading Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears surprised Derek Carr.

E.Jay Zarett

Mack pens 6-year, $141M extension

Khalil Mack is now the NFL's highest payed defensive player after agreeing to a six-year, $141 million contract extension with the Bears.

Alexis Mansanarez

Raiders trade Khalil Mack to Bears

The Raiders reportedly had been asking for two first-round draft picks for Mack.

Arthur Weinstein

NFL rookie recap: Preseason Week 4

Baker Mayfield showed he could find open receivers Thursday in the Browns' preseason finale.

Alec Brzezinski

Donald, Rams increasing discussions

McVay said he was “optimistic” the situation would be resolved, according to the Los Angeles Times.

E.Jay Zarett

Raiders' inaction becoming embarrassing as Khalil Mack holdout continues

If the Khalil Mack situation gets ugly enough for Oakland to trade him, the Raiders will be losers no matter what they get in return. The beginning of the new Jon Gruden era was not supposed to be this dysfunctional.

Vinnie Iyer

Bryant could be facing suspension

The potential suspension is believed to be related to the NFL's substance-abuse policy, although details are still unclear.

Chelsea Howard

Breaking down new-look Raiders: How do Jordy Nelson, Doug Martin fit?

The Raiders are trying to push themselves forward by throwing it back to what worked in the past. With the rehiring of Jon Gruden as head coach, the philosophy is "comfortably" getting the players out of their comfort zone.

Vinnie Iyer

Raiders' Davis abstained from vote

Raiders owner Mark Davis, like 49ers owner Jed York, abstained from what amounted to an informal show-of-hands vote on the NFL's reworked policy on player protests during the national anthem, he told ESPN late Thursday after the league confirmed that there was no formal roll-call vote on the new policy.

Bob Hille

Jon Gruden can't be serious with back-to-the-future talk, disdain for data, can he?

Is Jon Gruden really intent on living in the past, or is he, like Bill Belichick, unwilling to give any hints as to how he plans to use the reams of data that will be available to him?

Tom Gatto

Rod Woodson not bitter about losing Raiders post; HOFer discusses what's next

Rod Woodson says he enjoyed his time in Oakland as a member of Jack Del Rio's staff. He also understands why new head coach Jon Gruden wanted to go in another direction with Woodson's position.

Alex Marvez

Sebastian Janikowski kept career, Raiders legacy alive and kicking after shaky start

Sebastian Janikowski always kicked them long, but he didn't always stay on the straight path. Once he did, though, he carved out a unmatched career.

David Steele

Could Jon Gruden-led Raiders challenge Patriots' AFC dominance?

New England's dynasty isn't dead, but there are signs it could be in disarray as Oakland loads up.

Bill Bender

Jon Gruden, Raiders need to embrace present more than glorify past

The trip down memory lane by Jon Gruden and the Raiders was enticing, but the less they stay in the 2000s, the better they'll make their final years in Oakland.

David Steele

Five reasons why Raiders rehiring Jon Gruden is perfect

It makes perfect sense that Oakland is reuniting with Jon Gruden, the coach who helped get the franchise back into the Super Bowl more than a decade ago.

Vinnie Iyer

NFL schedule: Week 17 game times, TV coverage

The final NFL Sunday of the year is packed with afternoon games, many of which have playoff implications.

Skylar Rolstad

Ranking the NFL's Christmas Day games

Looking back at the nearly two dozen games played on Christmas Day

E.Jay Zarett

Raiders vs. Eagles: Score, results, highlights from Monday night game in Philadelphia

Sporting News provided live updates throughout the Eagles' 19-10 win over the Raiders on Monday.

E.Jay Zarett

AFC playoff picture: Ravens looking great; Chargers far from done

The playoff picture in the AFC looks great for the Ravens and Chargers even though both currently are on the outside looking in. Can the Titans and/or Bills hold on for postseason berths?

Vinnie Iyer

NFL schedule: Week 16 game times, TV coverage

The NFL Week 16 slate includes two Saturday and two Monday matchups. This is a crucial week for playoff contenders.

Skylar Rolstad

Raiders fumble away playoff hopes, but no, touchback rule isn't dumb

Derek Carr's late turnover at the goal line cost the Raiders a likely victory over the Cowboys. Don't blame the rules for that. There's a good reason Carr's move was punished.

Vinnie Iyer

Cowboys vs. Raiders: Score, results, highlights from Sunday night game in Oakland

Sporting News provided live updates throughout the Cowboys' 20-17 win over the Raiders on Sunday night.

E.Jay Zarett

Gene Steratore gives odd explanation after card trick in Cowboys-Raiders

The longtime NFL referee did something unconventional Sunday night, then tried to explain why he did it. We still don't know why he did it.

Tom Gatto

NFL schedule: Week 15 game times, TV coverage

Week 15 brings an outstanding group of matchups, plus two Saturday games.

Skylar Rolstad

Giants put Eli Manning out of his misery with benching

Eli Manning cannot coexist with the Giants' awful offensive line, so benching him was the merciful thing to do.

Alex Novick

Raiders rediscover fight just in time to steal weak AFC West

Against Denver, Oakland proved it still has some nastiness left in the tank, and we're not just talking about the early-game brawl. The Raiders have what it takes to win the division in 2017.

Vinnie Iyer

Inexcusable lack of preparation costing Raiders an opportunity in AFC West

The Raiders are too talented and have too much motivation to have come out so flat in their blowout loss to the Patriots. Oakland is wasting its slim playoff hopes.

David Steele

Patriots vs. Raiders: Score, results, highlights from game in Mexico City

Check out all the highlights and stats from the Patriots' win over the Raiders in Mexico City on Sunday.

Tadd Haislop

Miko Grimes claims Raiders' OL let Derek Carr get hit, injured

Mike Grimes claims Oakland's offensive line, upset with Derek Carr, purposefully allowed the quarterback to get hit.

Jordan Heck

Raiders vs. Dolphins: Score, results, highlights from Sunday night game in Miami

Sporting News provided live updates throughout Sunday’s Raiders-Dolphins game.

E.Jay Zarett

Chiefs vs. Raiders: Score, highlights from Oakland's wild Thursday night win

Kansas City and Oakland kick off NFL Week 7 with an AFC West showdown in Oakland, Calif. SN provided scoring updates and other news from this bananas game.

Tom Gatto

Derek Carr, Raiders find beastly offense again — with much less of Marshawn Lynch

Oakland couldn't lean on Marshawn Lynch after his ejection Thursday night, and that was OK, because the Raiders' offense worked just fine without him. That should be the coaches' cue to further limit Lynch's carries.

Vinnie Iyer

Marshawn Lynch shoves ref, ejected

Lynch ran onto the field and got involved in a melee with Chiefs players after Derek Carr got hit late by Marcus Peters.

Ron Clements

Chiefs vs. Raiders: How to watch, live stream 'Thursday Night Football'

Chiefs vs. Raiders on "Thursday Night Football" is available to live stream through Amazon. Here is all the info you need to watch the game.

Tadd Haislop

Raiders losses starting to feel like the new norm in 2017

Were the Raiders' first two games an illusion? They have been a mess in the four games since, and cleaning it up before Thursday's game against the Chiefs won't be easy.

David Steele

Broncos stay in AFC West for offensive coordinator, QBs coach

Former Chargers coach Mike McCoy will run the Denver offense. Former Raiders offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave will coach the QBs.

Ron Clements

Raiders part with offensive coordinator, secondary coach

Bill Musgrave led an offense that was sixth in the NFL in yards and seventh in scoring, but he won't be retained as the team's offensive coordinator.

Ron Clements

Raiders coach Jack Del Rio talked out of benching Connor Cook

Things did not go well for Connor Cook from the beginning of Saturday's playoff loss to the Texans.

Ron Clements

Texans owner Bob McNair says Bill O'Brien will remain coach

"I'm not going to fire him," McNair told reporters following Saturday's 27-14 wild-card victory over the Raiders at NRG Stadium.

Ron Clements

Jadeveon Clowney's acrobatic interception leads to Texans touchdown

Clowney's athletic interception of Raiders QB Connor Cook set the Texans up at the Raiders' 4-yard line midway through the first quarter.

Ron Clements

Teams with head coaching vacancies eyeing Texans’ Bill O’Brien, report says

Despite Bill O’Brien leading the Texans to their second straight AFC South title, he may be on his way out of Houston.

Marcus Dinitto

Raiders Pro Bowl LT Donald Penn out vs. Texans after starting 156 straight

Penn has never missed a game since making his NFL debut in the 2007 season opener.

Marc Lancaster

Aqib Talib not fined for snatching Michael Crabtree's chain

Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib snatched a chain off Raiders receiver Michael Crabtree in last Sunday's game. The NFL did not issue a fine.

Arthur Weinstein

Head2Head: Is the Raiders-Texans QB matchup really that bad?

How bad is the quarterback matchup between Houston’s Brock Osweiler and Oakland’s Connor Cook? Not as bad as you may think.

Ron Clements

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