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Raiders News

Why Your Team Sucks 2019: Oakland Raiders
Some people are fans of the Oakland Raiders. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Oakland Raiders. This 2019 Deadspin NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previews so far here.

Report: Raiders to return to Napa for training camp in 2020
The Raiders are moving to Las Vegas in 2020, but not before spending one more season in Napa, California.

Raiders camp battles: Brandon Marshall not guaranteed starting spot | NBCS Bay Area
The Raiders brought in a prominent linebacker in free agency, but could a former third-round pick overtake him?

Derek Carr leads new-look Raiders offense into training camp | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Veterans report to camp Friday for a team that added wide receivers Antonio Brown and Tyrell Williams and right tackle Trent Brown in the offseason.

Alex Barrett shares how his father's passing keeps him motivated to succeed in the NFL
Former AAF player Alex Barrett opens up about how his father's passing, childhood, and NFL journey is making him a better player.

Raiders Rookie DE Will Face Scrutiny at Training Camp | Heavy.com
The Raiders are going into a very important year, but there's one young guy who will be under the biggest microspore of all.

AFC West

Russell Okung: Chargers lineman out with pulmonary embolism
Chargers offensive lineman Russell Okung revealed Thursday that he has been diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism. He will be out for some time.

Melvin Gordon: Chargers RB's holdout could linger into regular season | SI.com
Melvin Gordon's contract dispute could reportedly stretch into the regular season.

2019 NFL preview: Chiefs can score, need defense to improve
We know the Chiefs offense will be great. But can they get a stop when they need it?

Chiefs’ Darwin Thompson packs talent, heart and desire in small package - Arrowhead Pride
The Chiefs’ sixth round draft pick talked to the media at training camp in St. Joseph on Thursday — and wowed them

Denver Broncos Training Camp: Day 7 news and notes - Mile High Report
Here are the news and notes from day 7 of Broncos camp.

Vic Fangio is establishing a new culture with Denver Broncos - Mile High Report
The Denver Broncos primary goal is to get back to winning football games, but they need to first establish how they’re going to get there and stay there.

NFL News

The NFL is back - What you need to know from every training camp
The latest must-see videos and updates from Thursday in the NFL. Catch up with what's happening across the league.

Ezekiel Elliott to Melvin Gordon: Ranking holdouts most likey to succeed | SI.com
While we think all holdouts are good, some have a better chance at ultimately yielding the desired result—a new and better contract. Which players holding out this year are most likely to get more money?

The Most Important Story Lines of the 2019 NFL Season (So Far) - The Ringer
The Chiefs have tried to fix their terrible defense, the Patriots need Bill Belichick to be as good as ever, and the Browns have pushed their chips in

Six Bold Predictions for the 2019 NFL Season
Six bold predictions entering the 2019 NFL season.

Saints offered to make Michael Thomas highest-paid receiver in NFL, report says | Sporting News
Michael Thomas was absent from the Saints' practice facility Thursday one day before training camp officially starts.