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Raiders News

Jon Gruden: Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins candidate for ‘most improved’ - SFChronicle.com
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins credited reporting to camp in better shape with his early impression on coaches.

Raiders practice report: ‘A good competition’ at punter - SFChronicle.com
The Oakland Raiders have two punters in camp in Johnny Townsend, last year’s fifth-round pick, and A.J. Cole, an undrafted rookie out of North Carolina State.

P.J. Hall and Arden Key share how the past year has helped them develop together and as players
Maurice Hurst Jr., P.J. Hall, and Arden Key were all required to contribute last year for the Silver and Black, more than the average rookie.

Breaking Down Oakland Raiders Running Backs
The Oakland Raiders' running back group appears to be much deeper this year. We break it down.

5 Biggest Standouts at Raiders Training Camp | Heavy.com
Training camp is the early stages for the Oakland Raiders, but there are already some players that are proving themselves.

AFC West

NFL Hall of Fame Game 2019: Three takeaways from Broncos' win over Falcons | Sporting News
Many were excited to see a rookie quarterback but got a great showing from a second-year man.

Kiszla: Watching Broncos QB Drew Lock throw football as painful as passing a kidney stone?
Watching Broncos rookie quarterback Drew Lock throw a football against NFL competition might not be as painful as passing a kidney stone. But it's close.

Video: Watch as Tyrann Mathieu lights a fire under the Chiefs defense - Arrowhead Pride
View the FanShot on SB Nation.

Extortion case against relative of Chiefs’ Mathieu dropped | The Kansas City Star
Extortion charges against a distant relative of Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu were dropped Thursday, according to a report from NOLA.com. Geourvon Sears, 21, pleaded guilty instead to a misdemeanor charge.

Chargers RBs taking advantage of opportunities with Gordon holding out – ProFootballTalk
Melvin Gordon remains out of training camp, wanting a new deal that pays him more than the $10 million the Chargers are offering or a trade. Meanwhile, training camp goes on without him. Gordon's backups Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson are taking advantage of Gordon's absence.

Chargers agree to deal with D-lineman named Dee Liner - CBSSports.com
Yes, you read that correctly

NFL News

Fantasy football: Sleepers from all 32 NFL teams
A look at one fantasy football sleeper from each of the NFL teams.

New pass interference replay rules could have 'big impact'
Detroit Lions S Tavon Wilson said defenders will benefit more than offensive players from having pass interference penalties subject to review

10 NFL rookies poised to make an immediate impact this season - The Washington Post
Ranking the first-year players most likely to help their teams right away.

NFL: Who are the league's most tortured fan bases?
NFL fans are a hardy lot, but they can only take so much. Ranking the NFL's most tortured fan bases for the 2019 season.