Raiders July news tracker
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By: Bill Williamson
All the latest NFL news and rumors
July 27
6:36 a.m.: NFL Media reported that Josh Jacobs turned down a long-term deal that averaged $12 million from the Raiders. He may have a difficult time getting that type of deal for Las Vegas or any other team in the future.
Report: #Raiders made a $12 million a year offer to RB Josh Jacobs, per @MikeGarafolo
More here:https://t.co/ypF3btg8Q8 pic.twitter.com/SJ3CsszqVT
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) July 27, 2023
July 26
2:16 p.m.: Second-year defensive tackle Neil Farrell was put on the non-football injury list. He can be activated at any time. He joins fellow defensive linemen, rookies Tyree Wilson and Byron Young, on injured lists to start camp.
#Raiders roster move:
– Placed #92 DT Neil Farrell, Jr. on the Non-Football Injury List
— Raiders PR (@RAIDERS_PR) July 26, 2023
12:12 p.m.: Some bookkeeping.
The Raiders have converted $3.92M of WR Jakobi Meyers’ base salary into a signing bonus (while adding two void years), creating $3.136M in 2023 cap space, per source.
Some space added that can help facilitate the recent Marcus Peters signing.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) July 26, 2023
9:14 a.m.: Only two active players aren’t practicing on Day 1 of the Raiders’ training camp.
The only #Raiders players under contract who I don’t see at practice:
– DT Neil Farrell Jr.
– DT Byron Young (physically unable to perform list)
– EDGE Tyree Wilson (non-football injury list)
– CB Nate Hobbs— Tashan Reed (@tashanreed) July 26, 2023
9:03 a.m.: Jimmy Garoppolo has hit the practice field as a Raider for the first time.
A little bit of Jimmy G from @Raiders practice pic.twitter.com/k8gTgQHxaU
— Vincent Bonsignore (@VinnyBonsignore) July 26, 2023
July 25
3:57 p.m.: A Raiders’ rival just got paid.
The #Chargers and star QB Justin Herbert have agreed to terms on a blockbuster 5-year extension worth $262.5M, per me and @MikeGarafolo, including monster guarantees to protect Herbert and lock him in for the future.
pic.twitter.com/iMyKEkYLke— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 25, 2023
1:48 p.m.: As expected, offensive lineman Justin Herron is ready for training camp. He’ll be in the mix for the 53-man roster.
The @Raiders got good news today on OT Justin Herron, who passed his physical and has been cleared to begin training camp. Herron suffered a season-ending knee injury soon after the Raiders traded for him last year. He played in just one game before the injury.
— Vincent Bonsignore (@VinnyBonsignore) July 25, 2023
10:12 a.m.: Workout time.
#Raiders worked out Abram Smith, Benny Snell, Nick Thurman and Forrest Merrill, signing Kyle Peko
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 25, 2023
Some notable workouts from the wire:#Packers worked out QB Jacob Eason#Raiders worked out RBs Abram Smith and Benny Snell#Eagles worked out WR N’Keal Harry
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 25, 2023
#Raiders worked out @XFLDefenders running back Abram Smith today, per a league source @BUFootball #Saints Abilene native rushed for 788 yards and seven touchdowns and was named All-@XFL2023
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 25, 2023
9:55 a.m.: After being in Las Vegas the past two years, the Pro Bowl is headed to Orlando in 2024. of course, Allegiant Stadium will be hosting the Super Bowl. Expect the Pro Bowl back in Las Vegas soon.
Orlando, Fl., will host The 2024 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. It will be returning skills challenges featuring 88 players from the AFC and NFC, culminating in a flag football game.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 25, 2023
7:24 a.m.: Defensive end Tashawn Bower, who spent last season with the Raiders, has signed with the New York Giants.
July 24
8:08 a.m.: Josh Jacobs has been telling people he won’t be showing up to training camp, as expected, and he also is reportedly boarding a flight leaving Las Vegas.
#Raiders RB Josh Jacobs, who hasn’t signed his franchise tender, was spotted this morning boarding a flight leaving Las Vegas.
Jacobs won’t report for training camp Tuesday and has told people close to him that he doesn’t plan to return anytime soon. pic.twitter.com/JxwpE3LBXL
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 24, 2023
July 20
7:21 a.m.: The Expectations that veteran cornerback Marcus Peters will join the Raiders persist.
Feels like Marcus Peters to the @Raiders is inevitable.
— Vincent Bonsignore (@VinnyBonsignore) July 20, 2023
July 19
12:13 p.m.: This is what Saquon Barkley is considering. Will Josh Jacobs, in the same exact boat as Barkley, feel the same way?
Saquon Barkley suggested how he could say “f— you” to the Giants amid his contract dispute: https://t.co/bT1DO1p90G pic.twitter.com/b2ccVU0j0P
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) July 19, 2023
July 18
8:13 a.m.: Here are the dates for the Raiders’ joint practices this training camp.
The Raiders and Rams will have a joint practice session in Irvine,Calif. on Aug. 16. #vegas #raiders #RaiderNation
— Mick Akers (@mickakers) July 18, 2023
#49ers @ #Raiders joint practices will start Aug. 10 in Henderson, Nev., as expected and as part of #NFL announcement.
Raiders, after preseason game vs 49ers on 8/13, will go practice at Rams on 8/16. Also, Rams practice at Broncos 8/23.
Practice > preseason game
— Cam Inman (@CamInman) July 18, 2023
July 17
9:32 a.m.: Davante Adams has the third highest wide receiver rating in Madden. Do agree or disagree?
via @EAMaddenNFL
Wide Receivers
1) Justin Jefferson – 99
2) Tyreek Hill – 98
3) Davante Adams – 97
4) Stefon Diggs – 96
5) Cooper Kupp – 96
6) Ja’Marr Chase – 94
7) DeAndre Hopkins – 93
8) Terry McLaurin – 92
9) A.J. Brown – 91
10) Amari… pic.twitter.com/2kWSczjfRu— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) July 17, 2023
8:56 a.m.: It’s not looking good as the deadline approaches.
Text from NFL executive on #Cowboys Tony Pollard and #Raiders Josh Jacobs: “I don’t think either gets done. Last I heard on both was that they were pretty far apart. Not tons of optimism either. That was yesterday, but I’m not sure anything changes.” pic.twitter.com/fG8pzeTDfp
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) July 17, 2023
July 12
10:52 a.m.: If the Raiders are hoping for the Giants and Saquon Barkley to kickstart talks with Josh Jacobs in the next five days, it’s not happening yet.
As we near the deadline for the Giants and Saquon Barkley to strike a long-term deal, I’m told the two sides remain at a stalemate. The deadline to strike a long-term deal is Monday 4pm.
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) July 12, 2023
10:10 a.m.: Raiders’ great Lester Hayes is a semifinalist to go into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
10:06 a.m.: RIP.
pic.twitter.com/zHu3uN9bc3
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) July 12, 2023
8:48 a.m.: Jon Gruden reportedly played a big role in what’s happening in Washington.
“He was free and clear”: How the leak of Jon Gruden’s email led to the fall of Commanders’ owner Dan Snyder, via @DVNJr and @SethWickersham:https://t.co/kiFfge76og
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 12, 2023
July 11
10:14 a.m.: Neither Milton Wright or Malachi Wideman were selected in the Tuesday’s NFL Supplemental draft and they are both now undrafted free agents. It’s not a surprise the Raiders didn’t partake.
No players were selected in today’s NFL supplemental draft, per source.
That means the two players eligible, Jackson State WR Malachi Wideman and Purdue WR Milton Wright, are now free agents.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 11, 2023
July 10
7:29 a.m.: Josh Jacobs has one week to sign a long-term deal with the Raiders. The clock is ticking.
Players who were franchise-tagged this offseason have one week remaining to finalize a long-term deal; otherwise, they can only play the upcoming season under the franchise tag.
The four players:
– RB Saquon Barkley
– RB Josh Jacobs
– RB Tony Pollard
– TE Evan Engram pic.twitter.com/HbsB73MELL— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) July 10, 2023
July 7
11:33 a.m.: Silver and Black Pride is officially joining the revolution! Follow us on threads via the following hyperlink (@silverblakpride) or the Tweet below.
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— Silver & Black Pride (@SilverBlakPride) July 7, 2023
July 4
10:55 a.m.: Awesome news for a beloved former Las Vegas Raiders’ tight end.
After a few tumultuous months, I’ve been blessed with the news that I am in full remission from Hodgkin Lymphoma! I’m so grateful to everyone who reached out to offer their love and support; our prayers were answered. From here I will continue to live my life as God intended
AMDG— Foster Moreau (@fhmoreau) July 3, 2023
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