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The Raiders’ Alex Leatherwood first-round pick became emblematic of a regime that struggled in the draft. Leatherwood was off the roster after one season, being waived in 2022.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 18

Who Would the Raiders Take in a 2021 Redraft?

It was just four years ago the last time the Las Vegas Raiders were in the postseason. 2021 seems so far away now, as much shift has happened not only to this team, but across the league.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / December 10, 2024

Former Raiders draft bust's career is likely over after Chargers release

LA Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz has done an excellent job at working around the roster fringes to find talent at a great bargain. Without the likes of Kristian Fulton, J.K.

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Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 10, 2024

Chargers Signed WR Dez Fitzpatrick To PS, Released OT Alex Leatherwood

The Chargers announced that they have signed WR Dez Fitzpatrick to their practice squad and released OT Alex Leatherwood. Leatherwood, 25, was a three-year starter at Alabama and was named a unanimous All-American and first-team All-ACC in 2020.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 17, 2024

REPORT: Re-Drafting Raiders' 2021 First-Round Pick

As all Las Vegas Raiders fans know, one of the most disappointing draft outcomes in recent memory was the Raiders' selection of offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Los Angeles Chargers News / LAFB Network / August 27, 2024

Chargers Reportedly Ready To Cut Former 1st Round Draft Pick

The final act of the Los Angeles Chargers Jim Harbaugh-led rebuild is set to happen on Tuesday, August 27th when they must get from 90 players to a 53-player roster.

Los Angeles Chargers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 27, 2024

Chargers Releasing OT Alex Leatherwood

Tom Pelissero reports that the Chargers are releasing OT Alex Leatherwood, a former first-round pick of the Raiders. Leatherwood, 25, was a three-year starter at Alabama and was named a unanimous All-American and first-team All-ACC in 2020.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Sporting News / August 18, 2024

Former Raiders lineman cannot find career resurgence with Chargers so far

The Chargers were hoping for more from former Raiders first-round selection Alex Leatherwood.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Bolt Beat / August 11, 2024

Chargers cutting this fringe roster player is inevitable after Seahawks loss

The LA Chargers lost their first game of the Jim Harbaugh era on Saturday but thankfully it does not count whatsoever. The preseason is all about information gathering and the Chargers certainly did a lot of that in the team's 16-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Sporting News / August 11, 2024

Former Raiders first-round pick has atrocious preseason debut for Chargers

Alex Leatherwood had an awful first preseason game for the Los Angeles Chargers

Las Vegas Raiders News / Sporting News / June 27, 2024

Las Vegas Raiders correct epic blunder in 2021 NFL re-draft

The Las Vegas Raiders' decision to select Alabama offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood with the No. 17 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft will go down as one of the biggest draft mistakes in team history, but The 33rd Team's Marcus Mosher corrects the pick in his re-draft by giving Vegas a talented pass rusher.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / June 19, 2024

Las Vegas Raiders' former first-round pick is going to get another chance to prove himself

The Las Vegas Raiders have had trouble drafting players in the past. The last few regimes were not great and missed a lot of very high picks. Some of the biggest that come to mind are, of course, Jamarcus Russell, Johnathan Abram, Alex Leatherwood, and a few others.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / June 2, 2024

Newly-Signed Charger Could Already Be On Thin Ice

The Los Angeles Chargers will look to enter the 2024 season as a formidable group. 2023 was a disaster, but with a new regime at hand, L.A. will make sure they put out the best product to compete with the best the NFL has to offer. Training camp will soon approach, and some tough decisions will be made.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Last Word On Sports / May 30, 2024