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Maxx Crosby can’t shoulder the underperforming Las Vegas Raiders defense alone, so they’ll be relying on Malcolm Koonce. But is he prepared for the challenge?

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 29

Watch: Raiders DE Malcolm Koonce Weighs In On Training Camp

HENDERSON, NV-- The return of veteran defensive end Malcolm Koonce is quietly a top storyline for the Las Vegas Raiders. Losing Koonce last season was one of the many tough blows the Silver and Black suffered during their 4-13 campaign.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / July 23

Raiders' Starting Defender Will Return to Training Camp After Missing Last Season

The Las Vegas Raiders had one of the most highly anticipated defensive line groups heading into the 2024 NFL season. Between Maxx Crosby, Christian Wilkins, Adam Butler and Malcolm Koonce, opposing offenses had plenty of reason to worry.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / July 22

Pete Carroll Drops Key Updates on Raiders Stars Malcolm Koonce and Christian Wilkins

With training camp in full swing at Las Vegas Raiders HQ in Henderson, head coach Pete Carroll provided an important update regarding two of his key defensive linemen.

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32 notable NFL QBs who were acquired well into the season

It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 12

The Raiders Need This Player to Take the Next Step

With training camp and the regular season on the horizon, the Las Vegas Raiders are hoping their offseason changes lead to marked improvement. However, the return of one of the many players they lost to injury last season will play a significant role in the Raiders' success this season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 24

One Veteran the Raiders Are Excited About

The Las Vegas Raiders did plenty of losing last season, enduring a 10-game losing streak during a dismal 4-13 campaign. However, one of their most significant losses happened before they even took the field for their first game of the season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 1

How Has Raiders' Malcolm Koonce Looked in OTAs?

The Las Vegas Raiders will be getting back their young, good pass rusher next season. Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce is getting ready for the 2025 season after missing the whole 2024 season with a torn ACL.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / May 31

Raiders' Malcolm Koonce returns to practice

Raiders edge rusher Malcolm Koonce returned to practice this week after missing all of the 2024 season with a knee injury, per Tashan Reed of The Athletic.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / May 30

Emerging Raiders Star Returns to Practice Field After Missing Entire 2024 Season

The Las Vegas Raiders were plagued with issues last season under head coach Antonio Pierce. Due to a combination of poor personnel choices, a lack of strong leadership and several devastating injuries, the team mustered only four wins.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / May 29

Las Vegas Raiders get the perfect news to reassure them that their plan is still on pace to pull through

Last season, the Las Vegas Raiders took a massive loss before the season even ended. They lost their second-best defensive end, Malcolm Koonce, the one who set the tone when Maxx Crosby was being double-teamed, to an ACL injury during training camp.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 28

Watch: OL Coach Carroll on the State of the Raiders' Offense

HENDERSON, NV-- The Las Vegas Raiders have revamped their coaching staff and their roster this offseason, bringing in fresh ideas and a new way of doing things.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 24

Why Malcolm Koonce Wants to Be a Raider

The Las Vegas Raiders are looking to improve next season and get their team back to winning a lot more games than they did last season. The Raiders season in 2024 did not go how anyone wanted it to go, but now, as we get closer to the 2025 season, a lot of things have changed for the Raiders.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 22

Watch: Raiders DE Malcolm Koonce from OTAs

The Las Vegas Raiders are fortunate to have a coach like Pete Carroll. While coaching changes reflect a previous year of failure, optimism is high in Raider Nation.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / May 18

Malcolm Koonce details free agency decision to return to Raiders

2024 was without question the most challenging and frustrating of edge rusher Malcolm Koonce’s career. Coming off a career season the previous year with a personal best eight sacks, Koonce was hoping to make some money during a contract year.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 17

Malcolm Koonce Breaks Down Re-Signing with Raiders

Despite a season-ending injury a year before entering free agency, the Las Vegas Raiders re-signed defensive end Malcolm Koonce to a one-year contract. Koonce missed the entire 2024 season with a knee injury, coming off a breakout 2023 campaign.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / April 22

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Las Vegas Raiders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 10

Raiders Re-Sign DE Malcolm Koonce

The Las Vegas Raiders have re-signed DE Malcolm Koonce, according to Jeremy Fowler. He’s signing a one-year deal worth $12 million, per Fowler. It’s a

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / March 4

Chicago Bears 2025 NFL free agency profile: Malcolm Koonce

The Chicago Bears front office has their work cut out for them in landing big name talent this offseason, but it will be important for them to upgrade the overall depth of the team as well.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / February 25

Raiders HC Pete Carroll hopes to bring back breakout defender

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce had a breakout season in 2023 when he recorded eight sacks. Plenty was expected from Koonce going into the 2024 NFL season, but a training camp injury derailed those plans.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / November 12

Raiders Offseason Prediction For Malcolm Koonce, Rich Gannon Speaks Out On Culture Issues

The Las Vegas Raiders are getting things going again as they come out of their bye week—let’s catch you up on all the latest musings, including a legend going off on the Silver and Black, as well as an offseason prediction worth monitoring.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Field Level Media / September 21, 2024

Reports: Raiders DE Malcolm Koonce (knee) out for season

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce will miss the remainder of the season due to a knee injury sustained before Week 1, multiple media outlets reported.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / September 20, 2024

Raiders pass-rusher to miss season with knee injury

The Raiders got some bad news to start the season when it was announced that breakout pass-rusher Malcolm Koonce would miss at least the first four games of the season after being placed on injured reserve the day before the season opener.