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Las Vegas Raiders make a roster transaction that doesn't happen too often to stay ready for a potential tricky situation in Week 6

The Las Vegas Raiders had some injuries in their loss to the Indianapolis Colts, injuries that don't happen as often as others. For example, an injury to their punter, A.J.

Former NC State Player Earns Top Madden 26 Rating

EA Sports have released player ratings for the next installment of the Madden franchise in Madden 26. A former Wolfpack player led his respective position in the NFL with the highest rating in the game for his position. Raiders punter AJ Cole led the league as the highest rated punter in the game with an 85 overall.

Watch: Raiders Punter AJ Cole Speaks Following Training Camp

HENDERSON, NV-- Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole has developed from an undrafted free agent to one of the best punters in the league. During the offseason, the Raiders made Cole one of the top punters in National Football League history, a nod to his productivity since joining the team.

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Iron Continues to Sharpen Iron for the Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders have one of the best punters and kickers, respectively, in the National Football League. Kicker Daniel Carlson co-led the league in scoring in 2020 and 2021.

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Watch: AJ Cole Reflects on the Raiders

SUMMERLIN, NV-- Several Las Vegas Raiders players participated in the team's charity softball event with the Las Vegas Golden Knights. The charity event matched the city's two biggest sports teams against each other, bringing the community together once again.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 13

The Raiders Are Strengthen Bond on and Off the Field

The Las Vegas Raiders will have a vastly different team this upcoming season. They hope it leads to improved results on the field. However, Las Vegas must first put the pieces together.

Raiders' AJ Cole Makes Prestigious List

One position that often gets overlooked by many around the National Football League is special teams, especially when it comes down to punters and kickers.

Raiders' AJ Cole's Contract Already Looks Like a Steal

The Las Vegas Raiders made history earlier in the offseason by having the highest-paid punter in the NFL on their roster when they decided to give AJ Cole a four-year contract, which reset the market for punters across the league.

AJ Cole Trusts the New Raiders Regime

The Las Vegas Raiders have been enjoying the play of their punter, AJ Cole , for six years now. They signed him to an extension this offseason that keeps him with the team for an additional four years, which shows how much faith they have in him as a player.

AJ Cole Is Optimistic About the Raiders’ Future

The Las Vegas Raiders' outlook for next season should be very bright, as they have several factors working in their favor. For starters, their offense is revamped from the ground up, and they now have several weapons to look forward to on offense.

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Watch: Raiders P A.J. Cole Post OTA Practice Moments Ago

HENDERSON, NV-- The Las Vegas Raiders have changed a lot since relocating from California to Nevada. However, punter A.J. Cole has been one of the few constants in the Raiders' organization.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / May 29

Is AJ Cole The 2nd Best Player On The Las Vegas Raiders?

If there’s one thing that the Las Vegas Raiders get right on a consistent basis, it’s their punting game. It begs the question, is AJ Cole the second best player on this squad?

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Raiders have opportunity to invest further in special teams after AJ Cole extension

While the past few seasons have felt like a barren wasteland for Las Vegas Raiders fans in terms of hope, it has not been all bad for the team. The Raiders have at least been able to boast one of the most reliable special teams units in the league.

Maxx Crosby joins support over AJ Cole extension

The Las Vegas Raiders made a long-term investment on Monday, signing AJ Cole to a four-year extension that makes him the highest-paid punter in the NFL.

Raiders Make A.J. Cole NFL’s Highest-Paid Punter

There are certainly question marks going into this season on different areas of the Las Vegas Raiders roster, but one area where they are set with top-quality performers is the kicking game.

3 Raiders Players Who Need Contract Extensions After A.J. Cole Deal

The Las Vegas Raiders have a new leadership tandem this season, which always changes the future outlook of the franchise. General manager John Spytek and head coach Pete Carroll, however, have both won at a high level, which is something the Silver and Black have not done in decades.

Raiders Sign Punter A.J. Cole to Massive Deal

The Las Vegas Raiders agreed to a four-year deal worth nearly $16 million with Cole, a two-time All-Pro punter who has been a weapon for the Raiders since joining the team.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / May 26

Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro AJ Cole Becomes New Highest-Paid Punter

Kickers are people, too–and so are punters. That’s especially true when talking about a two-time first-team All-Pro. As such, Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek made sure to keep field-flipping master AJ Cole around on a four-year, $15.8 million deal.

Raiders' AJ Cole Sends 4-Word Message After Record-Breaking Contract Extension

The Las Vegas Raiders brought in a new head coach and general manager tandem this offseason with Pete Carroll and John Spytek. These two are replacing Antonio Pierce and Tom Telesco, who helped the team win just four games during the 2024 NFL season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / May 26

Raiders agree to record extension with All-Pro punter

The Las Vegas Raiders have made a move to keep their special teams strong. According to Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz, the Raiders have agreed to a four-year contract extension with punter AJ Cole worth $15.8 million.

Raiders Make AJ Cole NFL’s Highest-Paid Punter With $15.8M Extension

The Las Vegas Raiders have secured one of their most reliable special teamers. Veteran punter AJ Cole has signed a four-year contract extension with the franchise.

Toronto Blue Jays News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 26

Raiders Make A.J. Cole Highest-Paid Punter In NFL

Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports reports that the Raiders have signed P A.J. Cole to a four-year, $15.8 million extension on Monday. According to Schultz, Cole’s contract includes $11 million guaranteed and makes him the highest-paid punter in the NFL.

Raiders' A.J. Cole did what no other punter in the entire NFL will do after a huge performance vs. Cleveland

The Las Vegas Raiders are now 2-2 and are soon to be headed east a bit where they will play their second division game of the year. Playing the Denver Broncos in Week 5 is a great way to get the season on track, because, even though they are also 2-2, they are not a very good team.

Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole gives electric command to start Pennzoil 400

The folks in Las Vegas were treated to an extra special command ahead of the Pennzoil 400 with AJ Cole, Raiders punter, starting things off. Cole was fired up and ready to go this NASCAR Sunday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 23, 2018

The case for the Nationals to win it all

Once again, the Washington Nationals look more like a fantasy team then ball club that actually exists in real life. They are a stunning collection of mostly mid-prime talent that has sent 12 representatives to the All-Star Game over the past three years.

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