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Raiders release veteran LB

Germaine Pratt‘s brief tenure with the Raiders has come to an end. The veteran linebacker has been released, head coach Pete Carroll announced on Monday.

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Brock Bowers injury update from Raiders coach is bad news for Week 6 availability

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is now in danger of missing yet another game after an injury update from head coach Pete Carroll on Monday. Bowers missed the Week 5 game due to a knee injury.

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The 'Passing leaders by NFL team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in passing yards for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 6

Three Bold Takeaways From the Raiders’ Disheartening Loss

The Las Vegas Raiders embarrassingly lost to the Indianapolis Colts, losing the game 40 - 6. There was a point in this game where the Colts subbed in Anthony Richardson; that's how out of hand this game got for the Raiders.

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The sack leader for every NFL season

Sacks became an official stat in 1982. However, you can now find statistical cataloging of sack totals back to the 1960 NFL season. While those stats remain unofficial, they are largely seen as legitimate, so much so that even the NFL’s official website has commented on these sack totals.

Pete Carroll News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 6

Where the Raiders Must Go to Save Their Season

The Las Vegas Raiders' season is already in jeoprody after just five games. Las Vegas won their first game of the season. However, things have gone downhill since, as the Raiders have lost some of their best players en route to their current four-game losing streak.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 6

Bill Simmons roasts Tom Brady’s disastrous Raiders ‘dream team’

Tom Brady is used to winning — a lot. But as a Las Vegas Raiders’ minority owner, winning has not been nearly as common for TB12. Through five weeks in the Pete Carroll era, the Raiders are 1-4, thanks to a four-game losing streak, which was extended by yesterday’s 40-6 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Raiders Beat / October 6

Host: Raiders 4th-Round Wide Receiver “Hurting the Team at this Point”

The Raiders have issues everywhere on offense, but one experiment that hasn’t paid off...

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 6

Where the Raiders Stand — And What Needs to Change Fast

The Las Vegas Raiders have lost their fourth-straight game. They got embarrassed by the Indianapolis Colts, in a poor offensive and defensive outing. There was a path to an upset win on the road, but from the first snap, it was clear that these two teams are in completely different places.

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The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history

To go with Yardbarker's offerings on the best playoff passing and receiving performances, here are the top rushing games in NFL postseason history.

Jackson Powers-Johnson News / Raiders Beat / October 6

Raiders’ Second-Highest PFF Grade Goes to Jackson Powers-Johnson in Week 5

Jackson Powers-Johnson hasn’t found a lot of favor from the Raiders’ coaching staff in...

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 6

What We Learned from the Raiders' Latest Debacle

The Las Vegas Raiders' season is on the brink of disaster just five games into the season. Unexpected injuries to players the Raiders could not afford to lose have already derailed a Raiders season everyone expected to be different.

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Aidan O'Connell News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 6

Maybe Everyone Owes Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell an Apology

Few players on the Las Vegas Raiders have experienced as many highs and lows over the past two seasons than quarterback Aidan O'Connell. O'Connell was thrown to the wolves his rookie season after the Raiders' Jimmy Garoppolo experiment failed miserably.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Sporting News / October 6

Germaine Pratt's days with Raiders might be numbered after Pete Carroll sheds light on mystery

There was a mystery involving Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Germaine Pratt ahead of the Week 5 game against the Indianapolis Colts. After the game, head coach Pete Carroll shed some light on what was going on.

Geno Smith News / Dice City Sports / October 6

The clock is ticking on Geno Smith in Las Vegas already

Despite leading the league in interceptions last season with the Seattle Seahawks, Geno Smith was still hailed as a savior at the quarterback position when the Las Vegas Raiders acquired him in March.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 6

Instant Fantasy Takeaways from Raiders Week 5 Loss to Colts

Another week, another disappointment for the Las Vegas Raiders and their fans. They weren't exactly expected to win Week 5's bout with the Indianapolis Colts, but there was some hope that they could rebound on offense and put up a decent fight at least.

Kolton Miller News / The Predictors / October 6

Raiders Kolton Miller Diagnosed with High Ankle Sprain and Lower Leg Fracture

Kolton Miller, left tackle for the Las Vegas Raiders, has been diagnosed with a high ankle sprain and lower leg fracture, which the team is calling a “hairline fracture”.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 5

Why Pete Carroll must bench Geno Smith for Kenny Pickett to salvage Raiders’ season

The Las Vegas Raiders’ 2025 campaign has spiraled into disaster. After a 40–6 humiliation at the hands of the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5, they sit at 1–4, and most of their struggles trace directly to the quarterback position.

Maxx Crosby News / Athlon Sports / October 5

Raiders Announce Historic Maxx Crosby News

Maxx Crosby has been one of the few bright spots for the Las Vegas Raiders this season as they came into Sunday's Week 5 game against the Indianapolis Colts looking to end their losing streak at three.

Brock Bowers News / Dice City Sports / October 5

Brock Bowers sees significant change to status

Hours before kickoff between the Las Vegas Raiders and Indianapolis Colts, the former has made a huge decision on Brock Bowers. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Bowers has been downgraded to out against the Colts, with his status in Week Six against the Tennessee Titans also in question.

Brock Bowers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 4

Latest Brock Bowers report doesn't bode well for Raiders

The Raiders added a bit more depth at the position from the practice squad.

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Albert Okwuegbunam News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 4

Raiders Elevate TE Albert Okwuegbunam

The Raiders announced on Saturday that they have elevated TE Albert Okwuegbunam for Week 5. Okwuegbunam, 27, was a three-year starter at Missouri and earned second-team All-SEC honors in 2017.