Byron Young | Photo by Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Can 2nd-year defensive tackle make jump? Las Vegas Raiders’ young veteran defensive tackle Byron Young has been impressive in training camp but has been uneven in the preseason. Let’s look at what to expect from the Alabama product in the 2024 NFL season: Size: 6-3, 292 pounds. 2023 recap: Young … [Read more...] about Raiders training camp: What’s Byron Young’s 2024 ceiling?
Archives for August 2024
Film Room: Amari Gainer making strong case to earn roster spot
Amari Gainer Undrafted free agent linebacker has had two impressive games Not much was expected of undrafted free agent Amari Gainer heading into the Las Vegas Raiders training camp. However, the North Carolina product has been a standout during the Raiders’ first two preseason games. Pro Football Focus currently has Gainer as the team’s highest-graded defender with a … [Read more...] about Film Room: Amari Gainer making strong case to earn roster spot
Raiders roster: What’s Alexander Mattison ceiling?
Alexander Mattison | Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images What to expect from free-agent running back? Las Vegas Raiders’ signed running back Alexander Mattison in free agency. Let’s look at what to expect from the Boise State product in the 2024 NFL season: Size: 5-11, 215 pounds. 2023 season: Mattison was the Minnesota Vikings’ lead running back for most of the season. He … [Read more...] about Raiders roster: What’s Alexander Mattison ceiling?
Updated projected 53-man roster after Raiders 2nd preseason game: Is Andrus Peat on the bubble?
Andrus Peat | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Who’s making the cut after this weekend’s game against the Cowboys? With two preseason games down and one to go, it’s crunch time for players on the bubble to make the Las Vegas Raiders’ 53-man roster at the end of training camp. So, let’s take a look at the Raiders’ projected roster after this weekend's game against the … [Read more...] about Updated projected 53-man roster after Raiders 2nd preseason game: Is Andrus Peat on the bubble?
Raiders Training Camp: Antonio Pierce keeping Maxx Crosby off field to help offense
Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports Coach Pierce knows Crosby is a wrecking ball and is applying the same rules McVay used for Aaron Donald The Las Vegas Raiders offense has been struggling for most of training camp. One of the reasons is the consistent pass rush from one of the best defensive lines in football. The leader of that defensive line is Maxx Crosby. Crosby is … [Read more...] about Raiders Training Camp: Antonio Pierce keeping Maxx Crosby off field to help offense