Archives for August 2021

The Vikings got the ball rolling on setting their 53-man roster on Saturday. The team announced that they have waived running back Ito Smith, defensive tackle Zeandae Johnson and center Cohl Cabral. The moves leave them with 76 players on the active roster, so there will be many more moves to come in Minnesota. Smith [more] … [Read more...] about Vikings make three cuts on road to 53-man limit

Tyree Gillespie | Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports Last chance for Las Vegas’ rooks to get their feet wet before the games count For a lot of the Las Vegas Raiders’ rookies, this Sunday will be the last time they get to put on the Silver and Black uniform. The NFL’s final cutdown day is on Tuesday where every team will have to trim its roster by 27 players, meaning this … [Read more...] about Raiders preseason: 3 rookie matchups to watch against 49ers

Nathan Peterman | Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Raiders third-string QB has taken almost all of the preseason snaps so far For all but one snap this preseason, Nathan Peterman has been under center for the Las Vegas Raiders. Peterman is listed as the third quarterback on the depth chart, but head coach Jon Gruden decided to sit starter Derek Carr in the games … [Read more...] about Silver Minings: Nathan Peterman to start against 49ers

The talk of the offseason for the Las Vegas Raiders has been their defense as it looks much improved compared to last season’s dismal unit. The defensive line boasts talent and depth, while the secondary has promise after the Raiders reloaded it during the 2021 NFL Draft and free agency. One name picking up steam is Nate Hobbs, the defensive back Las Vegas took in the fifth … [Read more...] about Raiders News: Derek Carr Has High Praise For Nate Hobbs

The Las Vegas Raiders wrap up their 2021 preseason slate against San Francisco, and here are three bold predictions for the matchup. The Las Vegas Raiders will be looking to wrap up the preseason slate on Sunday with a win, as they travel to the Bay Area to take on the San Francisco 49ers. It […] Las Vegas Raiders at San Francisco: 3 bold predictions in 2021 Preseason Game No. … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Raiders at San Francisco: 3 bold predictions in 2021 Preseason Game No. 3