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Final update on Aaron Rodgers ahead of veteran quarterback’s four-day darkness retreat

1 Comment / Raiders News / By Alex Monfreda

Aaron Rodgers is officially starting his four-day darkness retreat on Friday. By the time that journey begins, there may not be much for him to think about. Tuesday was an action-packed day for the Raiders and their quarterback situation. The release of Derek Carr stole the show, but there were also updates on other quarterbacks …

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It’s official: Derek Carr has been cut from the Las Vegas Raiders

4 Comments / Raiders News / By Alex Monfreda

After nine years, the Derek Carr era is over – officially. In late December, after a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 16, Las Vegas Raiders’ head coach Josh McDaniels officially announced his decision to shelf Derek Carr for the remainder of the year. McDaniels stated the move was simply to “evaluate the team’s …

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No, Derek Carr Didn’t Decline A Trade To The Saints To Get “Revenge” On Mark Davis And The Raiders

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The Derek Carr and New Orleans Saints trade was alive and well; until it wasn’t. It’s no secret that the Las Vegas Raiders are moving on from nine-year quarterback Derek Carr. This isn’t a one-way street, though; Carr has already moved on from the Raiders himself. In order to prevent $40.4 million of Carr’s contract …

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Derek Carr and Dennis Allen, prior to Allen joining the New Orleans Saints

Derek Carr set to visit the New Orleans Saints: Everything you need to know

3 Comments / Analysis, Las Vegas Raiders, Raiders News / By Alex Monfreda

The Las Vegas Raiders have high hopes of trading quarterback Derek Carr. There’s one thing stopping them, however: Carr’s no-trade clause. Will the 31-year-old waive his no-trade clause to reunite with Dennis Allen as a member of the New Orleans Saints? If he does, what can the Silver and Black expect to get in return …

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Aaron Rodgers possibly reuniting with Davante Adams on the Las Vegas Raiders

Aaron Rodgers and the Las Vegas Raiders: The optics of the match that always was

1 Comment / Analysis, Las Vegas Raiders / By Alex Monfreda

You’ve heard it, Raider Nation; Aaron Rodgers and the Las Vegas Raiders – a story that’s been touched on in some way by most journalists at this point. After nine seasons, the Silver and Black have elected to move on from quarterback Derek Carr. Tom Brady was once considered the “first choice” – although All-Pro …

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Raiders RB Josh Jacobs on QB Aaron Rodgers

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs gives “approval” on Aaron Rodgers

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Las Vegas, Nev. – The 2022 Pro Bowlers have a practice at Allegiant Stadium, and Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs spoke with the media. Talking about several topics, most notably, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. With the Pro Bowl contest just hours away, participating players gathered at the home of the Silver …

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2023 East-West Shrine Bowl; Las Vegas Raiders

East-West Shrine Bowl: Defensive prospects show out on Raiders’ home turf

Leave a Comment / Analysis, Las Vegas Raiders / By Alex Monfreda

Las Vegas, Nev. – The crowd waited for either side to score a touchdown at the Raiders’ home, but neither defense allowed one to happen. The 2023 East-West Shrine Bowl took place at Allegiant stadium on February 2nd. Quarterback prospects Aidan O’Connell and Dorian Thompson-Robinson were set to put on a show and boost their …

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Raider Nation: Next Raiders QB Will Be Tom Brady Or Aaron Rodgers?

A search for a new quarterback: The likelihood of an Aaron Rodgers trade to the Las Vegas Raiders

1 Comment / Las Vegas Raiders / By Alex Monfreda

The Las Vegas Raiders are searching for a starting quarterback, and Aaron Rodgers fits the bill as well as anyone. On Sunday, while the rest of the NFL world waited for the Conference Championship games to kickoff, Adam Schefter was giving an update on the Green Bay quarterback’s future. Per Schefter, league sources believe the …

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Jalen Ramsey once “begged” to be a Raider; Now in 2023, one NFL executive predicts Ramsey will be traded, again

Leave a Comment / Analysis, Las Vegas Raiders / By Alex Monfreda

It’s not often you get a second chance at a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. With Jalen Ramsey, the Las Vegas Raiders might have that chance. Once upon a time, All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey called Jacksonville his home. As the Jaguars started to move backwards, Ramsey became increasingly frustrated with the team. Soon enough, this would lead to …

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A search for a new quarterback: Lamar Jackson all but out for the Raiders

Leave a Comment / Las Vegas Raiders, Raiders News / By Alex Monfreda

Former MVP Lamar Jackson is set to join a new team this summer – don’t hold your breath, teams in need of a quarterback. The Las Vegas Raiders have decided to move on from Derek Carr, leaving the Silver and Black with a void at QB1. For Raider Nation, this has sparked a great conflict; …

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