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    Jon Gruden: We took a step forward, won’t talk “next-year scenarios” with Derek Carr

    Getty Images Raiders quarterback Derek Carr had his eyes on playing in Las Vegas next season when he spoke to reporters on Monday and had less interest in talking about any further questions regarding his future with the organization. Head coach Jon Gruden didn’t delve too deeply into things...
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    NFL indefinitely suspends Rolando McClain

    Getty Images Linebacker Rolando McClain announced after training camp he was returning to football after the NFL conditionally reinstated him. It prompted the Cowboys to release him Sept. 2. His name hadn’t been mentioned again in almost four months until Monday. Field Yates of ESPN reports...
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    Broncos hold off Raiders late rally

    Getty Images The Titans made it a moot point by beating the Texans. But the Raiders didn’t do the one thing they most needed to do to have a chance. The Raiders lost a 16-15 decision to the Broncos, ending their own playoff chances and their history in the city of Oakland with their late...
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    Top 20 spots in 2020 NFL Draft order now set

    Getty Images Only 12 teams are still in business this morning, which means 20 of them are in full offseason mode. At least one of them’s on the clock, but perhaps two as the Bengals’ expected selection of Heisman-winning quarterback Joe Burrow from LSU will clear the way for Washington to pick...
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    Report: Texans plan to sit several starters, including Deshaun Watson

    Getty Images When Texans coach Bill O’Brien was asked earlier this week about resting starters, he said, “Anytime we take the field, based on what we’re all about, we’re about trying to win.” While the Texans will try to win Sunday, they will try to win with several backups on the field...
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    2020 promises a who’s who of free-agent quarterbacks

    Getty Images As the 2019 regular season ends, an irregular 2020 offseason could be looming. Free agency currently promises to consist of a laundry list of quarterbacks with recognizable names. And while contracts done (and/or tags applied) between now and the middle of March could remove some...
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    Raiders without Richie Incognito, Josh Jacobs today

    Getty Images With their slim playoff hopes on the line, the Raiders won’t be fully staffed. Running back Josh Jacobs and guard Richie Incognito are inactive for the Raiders, for today’s game against the Broncos. Both were listed as doubtful for the game, but made the trip. Also down for the...
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    Raiders miss scoring chances on review

    Getty Images The Raiders don’t have much of a chance, and they’re not helping themselves at the moment. After an apparent touchdown was overturned on review, the Raiders were stopped on a fourth-and-goal try and another review. Derek Carr‘s apparent touchdown pass to Hunter Renfrow was ruled...
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    Josh Jacobs, Richie Incognito officially doubtful, not expected to play

    Getty Images Running back Josh Jacobs and offensive guard Richie Incognito aren’t ruled out yet. Officially, they are doubtful. Neither is expected to play, though. Raiders coach Jon Gruden said neither was ruled out and both will make the trip to Denver out of respect. Jacobs’ shoulder...
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    Week 17 injury report roundup

    Getty Images All 32 teams will be playing their final regular season game on Sunday. They have handed in their final injury reports of the week and all injury designations for those games are below. Dolphins at Patriots The Dolphins ruled out CB Jomal Wiltz (shoulder). LB Vince Biegel...
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    Josh Jacobs’ shoulder injury, not infection, will determine whether he plays

    Getty Images Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has not practiced this week, putting his status for Sunday’s season finale in doubt. He underwent surgery for an infection earlier this week, which the Raiders called a superficial skin infection, and thus is listed with an illness in addition to...
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    Josh Jacobs took part in Tuesday’s practice

    Getty Images When the Raiders ruled running back Josh Jacobs out in Week 16, head coach Jon Gruden said there was a chance he’d play in the final week of the regular season despite the shoulder injury that’s been bothering him for many weeks. The door remains open after Tuesday’s practice...
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    Derek Carr on Marshawn Lynch: Good to see him back, wish it was with us

    Getty Images Marshawn Lynch’s last appearance in an NFL game came in a Raiders uniform last season and he was in Oakland for the Raiders’ final home game representing his hometown, but Lynch isn’t making his return to the league with the Raiders. Lynch signed with the Seahawks this week and...
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    Josh Jacobs had “fastest surgery ever” Wednesday

    Getty Images Raiders running back Josh Jacobs shared some unexpected news on his Instagram story late on Wednesday night. Jacobs has been dealing with a shoulder injury for several weeks and has missed two of the last three games because of the issue. It’s apparently not the only health issue...
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    Josh Jacobs: Surgery was for infection, not injury

    Getty Images Raiders running back Josh Jacobs shared word that he had the “fastest surgery ever” on Christmas and he followed up on Thursday with some more information about his condition. Jacobs shared videos that showed him with a bandage on his leg and said it was an unexpected procedure...
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    Raiders claim Jeremiah Valoaga

    Getty Images Defensive lineman Jeremiah Valoaga was waived by the 49ers on Monday so they could sign Anthony Zettel, but he won’t have to go too far to join his next team. The Raiders announced that they’ve claimed Valoaga off of waivers on Tuesday. Cornerback Nick Nelson was placed on injured...
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    NFL playoff scenarios for Week 17

    Getty Images The NFL released the following playoff scenarios for the final week of the season. AFC CLINCHED: Baltimore Ravens – AFC North division and home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs Houston Texans – AFC South division Kansas City Chiefs – AFC West division New England...
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    Johnathan Hankins restructures deal with Raiders

    Getty Images The two-year deal that defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins signed with the Raiders this offseason called for him to get a $1.75 million roster bonus ahead of the 2020 season, but he won’t have to wait to get that money. Field Yates of ESPN reports that the Raiders recently shifted...
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    Mike Tomlin says Maurkice Pouncey is out this week

    Getty Images The Steelers won’t have center Maurkice Pouncey in the lineup as they try to beat the Ravens and improve their chances of making the playoffs on Sunday. Pouncey was carted off with a knee injury during last Sunday’s loss to the Jets and head coach Mike Tomlin opened his Tuesday...
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    Former NFL quarterback Rusty Hilger dies at 57

    Getty Images Rusty Hilger, a quarterback who spent time with the Raiders, Lions, Colts and Seahawks in the 1980s and 1990s, has died at the age of 57. Hilger had battled cancer for several years, according to News 9 in Tulsa. Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Hilger became the starting...
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