Silver Mining 9/13: Raiders prepare for what could be final game on infield dirt in Oakland

Raiders News

End of an era: Raiders prepare for possible final dirt game - SFGate
It will be the end of an era of sorts this weekend in Oakland.

Trent Brown, Kolton Miller, Raiders' OL take pride in protecting Carr - Oakland Raiders Blog- ESPN
Despite sporting a new-look offensive line, the Raiders shackled a potent Broncos pass rush. Can Oakland's big guys replicate the feat vs. the Chiefs?

The Oakland Raiders, believe it or not, are looking like a competent NFL team - The Washington Post
The team seemed in disarray when Antonio Brown was released last weekend, and Coach Jon Gruden was coming off a 4-12 season. But Monday’s season-opening win was full of promise.

Raiders' Darren Waller on Addiction Battle, 'I'm Living with a Purpose'
Oakland's Darren Waller embraces being a role model for others struggling with addiction.

Chiefs vs. Raiders: Five questions with the enemy - Arrowhead Pride
We welcome in Silver and Black Pride for answers to five questions about the Raiders in the Week 2 matchup this Sunday.

AFC West

Minkah Fitzpatrick is the perfect trade fit for the Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs have the ultimate trade target now available to them if they're able to beat 31 other NFL teams to the punch in the form of Minkah Fitzpatrick.

Chiefs use Royals' ball field to prep for Raiders
One of the challenges the Chiefs will face in Oakland is the field, which is also a baseball field with dirt and grass. So special teams' players practiced Wedn...

Berry named as potential free agent signing for Los Angeles Chargers
Free safety Eric Berry was named as a potential free agent signing for the Los Angeles Chargers.

Philip Rivers 'at peace' with Chargers contract, future - NFL.com
On the most recent edition of the RapSheet + Friends Podcast, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers spoke with NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport about his future in L.A.

How will the Broncos’ offensive line hold up against the Bears’ pass rush? - Mile High Report
The Broncos’ offensive line faces an early test.

Why the Denver Broncos should trade for Minkah Fitzpatrick - Mile High Report
If the Miami Dolphins are open to dealing the 2018 11th overall pick John Elway needs to be on the phone.

NFL News

Minkah Fitzpatrick rumors: Dolphins reportedly grant 2018 first-round pick's request to seek a trade - CBSSports.com
The Dolphins' fire sale continues with Minkah Fitzpatrick on the block

Cam Newton facing questions after Panthers’ Week 2 loss to Bucs | SI.com
Look closely, and you’ll see the Panthers indirectly answering the biggest question facing the franchise right now—will we ever see a vintage Cam Newton again?

Torrey Smith retires after eight seasons in the NFL, two weeks after his release from the Panthers - CBSSports.com
The 30-year-old pass catcher won two Super Bowls during his career

Inside the NFL’s $5 Billion Bet to Make Football Work in Los Angeles - WSJ
Stan Kroenke and the Rams spent an unprecedented fortune on a stadium that will open next season inside a complex that could cost upwards of $10 billion.