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May 19, 2024

Las Vegas Raiders

Raiders general manager Tom Telesco, left, and head coach Antonio Pierce respond to questions from reporters during a news conference at Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center in Henderson Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.
Raiders’ priority turns to offense with coach, general manager now in place
Jan. 25, 2024
Las Vegas must hope Telesco’s offensive evaluation skills are as sharp as advertised because that’s what it needs most this offseason. ...
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt looks on before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Cincinnati.
Raiders schedule interviews for offensive coordinator position
Jan. 23, 2024
The Las Vegas Raiders have scheduled interviews with two former offensive coordinators and a current quarterbacks coach for their OC job. The two ex-coordinators are Luke Getsy and Alex Van Pelt, and ...
Raiders owner Mark Davis, center, poses with new general manager Tom Telesco, left, and head coach Antonio Pierce during a news conference at Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center in Henderson Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.
Raiders hire Tom Telesco as new general manager
Jan. 23, 2024
The consensus going into the offseason was that the Raiders would likely retain interim general manager Champ Kelly while the fate of interim coach Antonio Pierce was ...
Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce celebrates on the field after his team defeats the Denver Broncos, 27-14, during an NFL football game at Allegiant Stadium Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.
Raiders make it official: Antonio Pierce staying on as head coach
Jan. 19, 2024
The Raiders’ players are getting their way. The team is retaining interim coach Antonio Pierce and elevating him to the full-time role for next season, according to an ESPN report. ..
Las Vegas Raiders interim general manager Champ Kelly speaks with reporters during a news conference at the Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Performance Center Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, in Henderson.
Raiders interview 2 candidates for open GM position
Jan. 11, 2024
Cincinnati Bengals senior personnel executive Trey Brown and Denver Broncos executive director of football operations Kelly Kleine Van Calligan have interviewed for the ...
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick leaves the field after a 30-24 loss to Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium Sunday, Dec. 17, 2022.
Could Bill Belichick be a good fit for the Raiders?
Jan. 11, 2024
Now that Bill Belichick is out as coach of the New England Patriots after 24 seasons, the question turns to where will the six-time Super Bowl champion go next. The 71-year-old Belichick needs just 15 wins to ...
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.
Raiders have an emergent star at RB going into uncertain offseason
Jan. 11, 2024
One of Zamir White’s favorite things about playing college football at the University of Georgia was the way the home crowd would chant his nickname, “Zeus,” every time ...
Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce stands on the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.
Titans request interview for Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce
Jan. 10, 2024
The Tennessee Titans have requested an interview with Las Vegas interim coach Antonio Pierce, potentially giving the Raiders competition should they eventually offer him the full-time job. Tennessee is looking for a replacement for Mike Vrabel, who was fired Tuesday after six seasons. He went 56-48, but lost 18 of his last 24 games and went ...
Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce stands on the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.
Analysis: Antonio Pierce has earned right to keep Raiders' coaching job
Jan. 8, 2024
Antonio Pierce has established a postgame ritual he’s followed in each of his four home victories since taking over as Raiders’ interim coach midway through the season. He wastes little time sprinting to Allegiant Stadium’s Southwest tunnel at the end of games, acknowledging the fans for a second before getting in place to “dap up” all his players as ...
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) reacts after he completes a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.
Live coverage: Raiders finish season strong with 27-14 win over Broncos
Jan. 7, 2024
Aidan O'Connell threw for 244 yards and two touchdowns, as the Raiders put a positive end to their season with a 27-14 win over the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday.
Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
Analysis: Raiders’ fatal flaw doesn’t fall on Antonio Pierce’s shoulders
Jan. 6, 2024
The 45-year-old Pierce has more reason than most of the coaches that have come before him to lament the situation he was thrust into and cite it as the first example of what’s held him back but he's refused to do so. ...
Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
Antonio Pierce, Maxx Crosby united in bringing the best out of each other
Jan. 4, 2024
The relationship between Crosby and Pierce could define the Raiders for the rest of the decade depending on what happens over the next month. ...
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) catches a pass ahead of Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II (23) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Indianapolis.
It's déjà vu for the Raiders in Indy as they cling to playoff hopes
Dec. 31, 2023
The Las Vegas Raiders are hoping history repeats in the racing capital of the world. The last time they were in the situation they find ...
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Eric Kendricks (6) sacks Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
Raiders know more offense is needed to keep win streak, playoff hopes alive
Dec. 29, 2023
Touch the ball; touch the end zone. That’s one of the rules Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce has stressed the most in practice since he took over the position midseason. He wants his team to always finish the play and get used to finishing with a score. “It doesn’t matter if it’s a kickoff, punt, interception, fumble recovery — that guy is ...
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) fumbles as he is hit by Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.
Can’t let Koonce loose: Raiders have found their Maxx Crosby sidekick
Dec. 28, 2023
Maxx Crosby took exception to a midseason suggestion that he wasn’t getting enough help from his teammates on the defensive line, particularly with the pass rush. The All-Pro had 5.5 sacks through the first six weeks before any other defensive end on the roster had one, but Crosby said that wasn’t telling. A more telling sign to ...