LAS VEGAS, Nev. --The Las Vegas Raiders entered the season with more questions surrounding their defensive backfield than any other position group. They responded well in Week 1.
It was not necessarily a banner day for the Las Vegas Raiders secondary against the New England Patriots on Sunday. While they did come away with the 20-13 victory, it took overcoming a shaky start to make it happen.
The Raiders’ secondary will look much different in 2025 than it did last year. Further changes could be coming at the cornerback spot in particular. Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal writes it would not come as a surprise if a cornerback addition were to be made prior to Week 1.
HENDERSON, Nev.--Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darnay Holmes will have ample opportunities to make an impact this season in a Raiders cornerback group with many questions surrounding it.
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Veteran and second-year defender slated to vie for key nickel role for Las Vegas With key departures via free agency and outright releasing another starter, questions are abound in the Las Vegas Raiders secondary — particularly at cornerback.
After the Las Vegas Raiders re-signed Darnay Holmes, another cornerback is returning to the Silver and Black for 2025. According to NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the Raiders are re-signing Sam Webb to a contract that will keep in Las Vegas for the upcoming season.
Former UCLA Bruin defensive back and current Las Vegas Raider Darnay Holmes agreed to a one-year extension with the Silver and Black this week. The former Bruin got a taste of what it took to contribute to the Raiders' defense last season, but 2025 could easily be his make-or-break year with the franchise.
The secondary has been a major point of emphasis for the Las Vegas Raiders during free agency. Despite losing core contributors such as safety Tre’Von Moehrig and cornerback Nate Hobbs, the Raiders have worked to rebuild that unit.
The Las Vegas Raiders are re-signing cornerback Darnay Holmes on a one-year deal, per Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz. Holmes played in 16 games for the Raiders in 2024, making one start.
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ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the Raiders are re-signing CB Darnay Holmes to a one-year deal. Holmes, 26, is a former fourth-round pick of the Giants back in 2020.
The Las Vegas Raiders have struggled on both sides of the ball this year,., after having an elite defense in 2023. But, one they have done, despite being one of the worst teams in the league, is seeing how good some of their young talents are, including guys on the practice squad, or rookies undrafted or drafted late.
The New York Giants released Darnay Holmes ahead of the NFL roster final cuts deadline. The Las Vegas Raiders were in immediate need of another starting-caliber cornerback with a lack of depth at the position.
The Las Vegas Raiders made a few moves in the last week as they look to finalize their roster ahead of the 2024 season. The Raiders signed defensive tackle Jonah Laulu after the Indianapolis Colts cut him.
The Las Vegas Raiders will lean on their defense this year. The Raiders' defense will be the unit that will ultimately win them games. The Raiders have invested up front on the defensive line.
It's always good to have some familiarity on your team. Former New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes is new to the Las Vegas Raiders, but he has experience playing under Coach Antonio Pierce and Defensive Coordinator Patrick Graham.
Cornerback is a depth piece who can play inside and outside Especially with Brandon Facyson getting placed on injured reserve, the Las Vegas Raiders needed a veteran presence at cornerback after cutdown day.
Raiders’ added veteran cornerback The Las Vegas Raiders recently signed cornerback Darnay Holmes. Let’s take a closer look at Holmes: Size: 5-10, 195 pounds.
The Las Vegas Raiders signed free agent cornerback Darnay Holmes, the club announced Wednesday. Darnay Holmes originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round draft pick (110th overall) with the New York Giants in 2020.
When one door closes, another one usually opens, as New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes is no doubt realizing. Holmes, the Giants' fourth-round draft pick in 2020, has seen his snaps as the team's primary slot cornerback decrease significantly from last year to this year.
"Everyone having so much fun with this [video] so I decided to team up with Momento NFT and turn it into an NFT," the 24-year-old wrote on Twitter this week.
Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes became an unknowing star of a somewhat not-safe-for-work video that showed him receiving treatment from a trainer while on the sideline.