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Raiders RB Josh Jacobs one of the favorites to win Rookie of the Year
Raiders RB Josh Jacobs one of the favorites to win Rookie of the Year

Raiders 2019 depth chart breakdown: Antonio Brown small part of big change in Oakland | Sporting News
The product of Oakland's busy offseason is a brand-new depth chart for 2019. Here is a breakdown of the Raiders' projected starting lineup for the coming season, focusing on the biggest changes.

Why Raiders draft pick Trayvon Mullen believes Oakland is perfect fit | NBCS Bay Area
“I was really happy when they called me, I was really excited. I told Coach Gruden that I could just see myself playing in that defense.”

Raiders 16/1 underdogs to win AFC West in 2019
Raiders 16/1 underdogs to win AFC West in 2019

Raiders haven’t given a second contract to 1st-round pick since 2008
Raiders haven't given a second contract to 1st-round pick since RB Darren McFadden

AFC West

ESPN simulations projects Los Angeles Chargers’ win total, Super Bowl odds
ESPN simulations projects the Los Angeles Chargers' 2019 win total and Super Bowl odds.

Chargers' Adderley, a rookie with a big legacy, can lay out like Mays - Los Angeles Chargers Blog- ESPN
Nasir Adderley, who is related to Hall of Famer Herb Adderley, believes he and Derwin James "can be one of best safety duos in league."

Derrick Johnson helped bring undrafted LB Gary Johnson to the Chiefs
Derrick Johnson is passing the torch to UDFA LB Gary Johnson.

Was the Chiefs’ 2019 offseason enough to get them to the Super Bowl? - SBNation.com
Having Patrick Mahomes means the Chiefs didn’t have to do much.

Dekoda Watson feels back at home in Denver - Mile High Report
The veteran journeyman is happy to do whatever he can to bring some wins to Denver.

Denver Broncos fans steadily gaining confidence in direction of team - Mile High Report
Denver Broncos fans, in our most recent FanPulse Survey, are feeling pretty good about the direction of the franchise heading into this season.

NFL News

Sources -- Dolphins to give CB Howard record deal
The Dolphins will sign cornerback Xavien Howard to a record five-year, $76.5 million extension, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Jaguars LB Smith says he won't play in 2019
Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith announced that he will not play football in 2019.

The marquee rookies taken in the 2019 NFL Draft who need a 'redshirt' year, starting with Daniel Jones - CBSSports.com
A collection of early-round picks need plenty of time to sharpen their skills or add strength

Mega NFL projections -- Likely Super Bowl LIV matchups, 2020 draft order, more
The ESPN Analytics team ran 10,000 simulations of the season. The Chiefs are favorites, but there were plenty of surprises, including a Miami miracle.