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$132 Million WR Was Trying to Get to Raiders This Offseason, Says Former Player
$132 Million WR Was Trying to Get to Raiders This Offseason, Says Former Player originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Las Vegas Raiders had a very busy offseason, but new general manager John Spytek has shown a lot of discipline early on. Instead of spending a ton of money on big-name free agents or trading for disgruntled star skill position players, he's exercised a more patient approach. Advertisement However, the Raiders did have a big need at wide receiver this offseason, and DK Metcalf was an obvious fit due to his previous ties with head coach Pete Carroll. The team already made one trade with the Seattle Seahawks by dealing for Geno Smith, so another transaction wouldn't have been out of the question. Pittsburgh Steelers WR DK Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Plus, it sounds like Metcalf really wanted to go to Las Vegas. Carroll was a guest on Da Get Got Pod With Marshawn Lynch & Mike Robinson. The topic of Smith coming to the Raiders came up, which led Lynch to talk about how Carroll wanted to bring a lot of former Seahawks to Las Vegas. "I know, remember DK (Metcalf) wanted to go there," Robinson chimed in. Advertisement They quickly moved on from that talking point, but it was a very interesting note for Robinson to drop. He was a former Seahawks player, and Lynch played with Metcalf briefly, so it stands to reason that they'd have some insight into his thought process. It's not entirely clear why the Raiders wouldn't have wanted to trade for the star wide receiver. He did end up costing the Steelers $132 million once he got traded, so perhaps the team just didn't want to pay him that kind of money after a trade. Related: Raiders Predicted to Cut Ties With Fan Favorite RB Before Season Related: Tom Brady Stopped Raiders From Pursuing $100 Million QB This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
an hour ago
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- Time of India
'I still love Earl': Pete Carroll breaks silence as bond with Earl Thomas ends in painful silence
Pete Carroll breaks silence as bond with Earl Thomas ends in painful silence (Image via Getty) It's not easy when close bonds break apart. This is what has appeared to happen between former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and retired legendary safety Earl Thomas. Once one of the most trusted coach-player pairings in the NFL, they led Seattle Seahawks' defense through arguably its best seasons. But now, Pete Carroll has said something that surprised many fans. While he still cares for Earl Thomas, the feeling may not be the same from the other side. The reason behind this change is both personal and painful. Pete Carroll says he still loves Earl Thomas but feels the bond is broken In a recent interview shared in June 2025, former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, 72, spoke about his relationship with Earl Thomas, 35. Pete Carroll said, 'I still love Earl. He doesn't love me.' This simple but emotional quote quickly made headlines. Earl Thomas played for the Seahawks from 2010 till 2018. Part of the renowned "Legion of Boom" defense, he helped the team win Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014. However, things ended on a rough note. During a game in 2018, Earl Thomas broke his leg and, while being carted off the field, was seen giving the middle finger toward the Seattle Seahawks' sideline—something many believe was directed at Pete Carroll. Pete Carroll never responded harshly. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Forget Furosemide, Use This Household Item To Help Drain Edema Fluid WellnessGuide Learn more Undo And even now, years later, he speaks with care. 'He's been through a lot,' Pete Carroll said about Thomas Earl personal struggles, adding that it hurts to see what's happened to someone he still sees with respect. Earl Thomas faced serious issues after leaving football Earl Thomas joined the Baltimore Ravens in 2019 after spending time with the Seattle Seahawks. But he was let go by team conflicts by 2020. Since then, he's faced several serious personal problems. In 2022, Thomas was in the news for legal trouble involving family matters and safety concerns. Fans who once cheered him now hope for peace in his life. Despite everything, Pete Carroll's message was clear—he still holds love for Earl Thomas, even if the connection may be lost. The story has touched many, especially those who remember their time at the top together. Also Read: Las Vegas Raiders HC Pete Carroll Puts Pressure On Rookies By Saying, 'Everybody's Watching You' Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
New York Times
11 hours ago
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- New York Times
Raiders 53-man roster projection: What did we learn in OTAs and minicamp?
No final roster decisions are made during OTAs, but there was valuable insight about the pecking order throughout the Las Vegas Raiders' roster. While several starters on both sides of the ball appear locked in, a few key jobs remain in the air. As always, there will be strong competition to carve out depth roles once training camp begins in July. Advertisement General manager John Spytek and coach Pete Carroll are early in the process of formulating what the roster will look like, and there's still potential for them to make outside additions before the start of the season. For the most part, OTAs were about laying a foundation. 'We learned a lot,' Carroll said last week. 'The whole purpose here is to figure them out. … We've gone to great depths trying to get to understand our guys, what's important to them, what are their goals and their principles, and how they approach stuff so that we can better teach them and reach them.' Here's a post-OTAs 53-man roster projection for the Raiders. Starter: Geno Smith Depth: Aidan O'Connell, Cam Smith Analysis: Cam Smith's reps in OTAs were extremely limited as the coaching staff focused on getting Geno Smith and O'Connell acclimated to offensive coordinator Chip Kelly's system. That'll probably remain the case in training camp, but the rookie will get some burn in preseason games. He's the most mobile quarterback on the roster, has a solid arm and is worth keeping around as a developmental backup. Starter: Ashton Jeanty Depth: Raheem Mostert, Sincere McCormick, Zamir White Analysis: Jeanty is the clear-cut lead back, but the Raiders want to avoid running him into the ground. Mostert will be the primary third-down back and will help spare Jeanty on early downs alongside McCormick. White will compete with Dylan Laube, a skilled returner, to make the roster. Starter: Brock Bowers Depth: Michael Mayer, Ian Thomas Analysis: Mayer missed six games due to personal reasons last season and never looked like himself. As good as Bowers is, the Raiders are hopeful Mayer has a bounce-back year to round out the tight end room and allow Kelly to justify using 12 personnel more often. Advertisement Starters: Jakobi Meyers, Tre Tucker, Dont'e Thornton Depth: Jack Bech, Tommy Mellott Analysis: Meyers was mostly used as a slot receiver during OTAs, while Tucker and Thornton handled the majority of the reps on the outside with the first-team offense. Bech, drafted in the second round, will make his case for a starting role in training camp. Mellott should be the backup slot receiver and could potentially carve out a role as a returner. Starters: LT Kolton Miller, LG Dylan Parham, C Jackson Powers-Johnson, RG Alex Cappa, RT DJ Glaze Depth: OL Thayer Munford, G Jordan Meredith, OT Charles Grant, G Caleb Rogers Analysis: There's an ongoing position battle at left guard between Parham, Munford and Meredith that's worth keeping an eye on. Munford played offensive tackle his first three years with the Raiders but has experience at guard in college. Rookies Grant and Rogers have a long way to go to get into the rotation. Starters: DT Christian Wilkins, NT Leki Fotu, DT Adam Butler Depth: Zach Carter, Tonka Hemingway, JJ Pegues, Jonah Laulu Analysis: The Raiders flipped between four- and five-man fronts throughout OTAs, but we'll go with a five-man front as their base given the precarious state of their nickelback position. Wilkins missed all of OTAs as he continues to recover from the Jones fracture he suffered last October, and his health will be a major storyline going into training camp. Carter has replaced Wilkins during his absence. If Wilkins misses time in training camp, it'll be interesting to see if rookies Hemingway and Pegues can create some competition. Starters: Maxx Crosby, Malcolm Koonce Depth: Tyree Wilson, Charles Snowden, Jah Joyner Analysis: Wilson and Snowden are jockeying to be the first defensive end off the bench. It's a pivotal year for Wilson as the Raiders decide on his fifth-year option after this season. Barring a major breakout, they'll almost certainly decline it. Joyner is a bendy, explosive pass rusher who could make some noise once the pads come on in training camp. Advertisement Starters: Germaine Pratt, Elandon Roberts Depth: Devin White, Tommy Eichenberg, Amari Gainer Analysis: Pratt signed right before the end of OTAs, so he hasn't practiced with the team yet. But it'll be a major surprise if he doesn't quickly become the starting Will linebacker in training camp. White performed well in that role in OTAs, but he's best coming off the bench at this stage of his career. Eichenberg and Gainer need to show significant special-teams value and progress on defense to make the team. Starters: Eric Stokes, Darien Porter Depth: Jakorian Bennett, Decamerion Richardson, Darnay Holmes Analysis: Stokes and Porter were the starting cornerbacks throughout OTAs. Bennett is still recovering from his surgery to repair a torn labrum in November, however, and could push for one of those spots once he's at full strength. Richardson looks like more of a depth option on the outside, while Holmes is currently the only viable slot corner on the roster. Starters: Jeremy Chinn, Isaiah Pola-Mao Depth: Lonnie Johnson Jr., Thomas Harper Analysis: Chinn will spend a lot of time lined up at nickelback and working in the box. When he lined up in those areas in OTAs, the Raiders often brought Johnson onto the field as a third safety. Unless the Raiders sign an upgrade at nickelback, expect that to continue into training camp. Harper was solid last season and may push Johnson for his role. K Daniel Carlson P AJ Cole LS Jacob Bobenmoyer Analysis: The Raiders have had an All-Pro-caliber kicking battery for years, and there's no reason to expect that to change. Carlson is going into the final year of his contract and could be in line for an extension soon.
Yahoo
a day ago
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Las Vegas Raiders Make Final Training Camp Decision
Las Vegas Raiders Make Final Training Camp Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Las Vegas Raiders may have endured more change than any other NFL team this offseason. As such, their expectations are a bit of a mixed bag heading into the 2025 season. Advertisement With the offseason program over, meaning OTAs and mandatory minicamp have now been completed, the team has broke for the summer. They will return for training camp in July to begin the preseason program. Last year, the team spent training camp away from the team facility, opting for the Jack Hammett Sports Complex in Costa Mesa, California, instead. This year, new head coach Pete Carroll wanted to return to the team's previous home of Redwood Middle School in Napa, California, but the idea was shot down. On Wednesday, however, the Raiders officially announced their training camp location and schedule. Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Ward-Imagn Images The Raiders will hold training camp at the team facility in Henderson, Nevada, ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Rookies will report to camp on July 17, and veterans will report on July 22. Advertisement Las Vegas brought in a franchise-record 11 players during the 2025 NFL Draft, as well as roughly 15 undrafted free agents. The class is highlighted by running back Ashton Jeanty and wide receivers Jack Bech and Dont'e Thornton, as well as cornerback Darien Porter. These players will look to continue building a rapport with veteran free agent additions like Geno Smith, Germaine Pratt, Elandon Roberts and Jeremy Chinn. This is a completely new-look Raiders team, vastly different from 2024's four-win roster. Fans will get their first chance to watch this version of the Silver and Black when they take the field for their first preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on August 7. This will give Smith and new head coach Pete Carroll a chance to travel to their old city and take on their former team. Two more preseason games will be played on August 16 and 23 against the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals, respectively. A joint practice is expected to be held on August 14 against the 49ers. Advertisement Related: Ex-Raiders Cornerback Hoping For Another Chance After Disappointing Season Related: Maxx Crosby Compares Raiders to Tom Brady-Led Patriots This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
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a day ago
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Maxx Crosby Details Key Differences for Raiders Before 2025 Season
Maxx Crosby Details Key Differences for Raiders Before 2025 Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Las Vegas Raiders gave defensive end Maxx Crosby a record-breaking three-year, $106.5 million extension in March just before free agency. Advertisement Despite a regime change that brought in new general manager John Spytek and head coach Pete Carroll, the new brass felt that the two-time All-Pro should be compensated like the other great non-quarterbacks in the NFL. Just because Crosby has been paid, however, does not mean that the Raiders will be an entirely different team. They won just four games in 2024 and still have a ways to go if they want to be a legitimate contender in a brutal AFC. Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Crosby seems to think that this team can compete right away, however. He spoke on a recent episode of "Glory Daze" with Johnny Manziel about a few key differences for Las Vegas heading into the 2025 season. Advertisement "It's awesome when you don't have to be the only guy. I don't have to go and (expletive) the offense every other day, like I've had to in the past," Crosby said. "You got a guy like Geno (Smith), who's a real leader, he's got his (expletive) guys. He's got their group. Then you got our O-Line, Jackson Powers(-Johnson), he's a young dude, but he's stepping up as a leader. ... That's what you need to win." This offseason brought massive upgrades in the form of quarterback Geno Smith and running back Ashton Jeanty, and it seems like those players have instilled confidence in players like Crosby as well. Jackson Powers-Johnson should also settle in at center this year and become one of the best in the league at his position right away. Las Vegas had the worst rushing attack in the league last season, and arguably the worst quarterback situation as well. However, Spytek seems to have found remedies for both the talent and leadership issues that the Raiders endured last season. Advertisement Navigating through the AFC West will still be difficult, as the Chiefs, Broncos and Chargers each won at least 10 games in 2024 en route to a playoff berth. Crosby is coming off his lowest sack total since the 2020 NFL season, but he missed five games in 2024, marking the first year that he has missed time during his professional career. However, he has been a full participant in the team's offseason program and should be ready to take this Raiders team to new heights in 2025. Related: Raiders' Ashton Jeanty Reveals All-Time Favorite NFL Running Back Related: Rival Fans Blast Raiders Over Viral Minicamp Video This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
