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LAS VEGAS — The fourth week of Raiders training camp was an eventful one, between joint practice and a preseason game with the San Francisco 49ers. With roster decisions on the horizon and the start of the season less than a month away, time is running short to work through the remaining questions.
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Raiders Wire on MSNComparing Raiders QBs Aidan O'Connell and Cam Miller in preseason Week 2
The Las Vegas Raiders lost to the San Francisco 49ers 22-19 in Week 2 of the preseason. As expected, Geno Smith played very little, completing 6-of-8 passes for 55 yards before making way for Aidan O'Connell and Cam Miller. From there, the Raiders ' position battle at backup quarterback raged forward.
Rookies Ashton Jeanty and Jaxson Dart impress in week two of NFL pre-season as Caleb Williams also looks sharp in Chicago Bears shutout.
After playing just one series against the Seahawks, Smith logged two possessions against the 49ers and played well. He completed 6-of-8 passes for 55 yards and led two scoring drives. He was accurate, displayed his ability to make throws into tight windows and showed he trusts his teammates to make contested grabs.
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Raiders Wire on MSNRaiders IOL Dylan Parham is peaking at the right time
Las Vegas Raiders interior offensive lineman Dylan Parham is peaking at the right time after a strong showing in Week 2 of the preseason.
The long stalemate between the Cincinnati Bengals and star pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson has heated up in the past 24 hours as the team is now reportedly open to trading the sack leader. Reportedly, the Bengals are looking for a young defensive player and a 2026 first-round pick for Hendrickson.
The Raiders' receiving corps are pretty thin, in stark contrast to Smith's Seahawks days when he had D.K. Metcalf, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tyler Lockett at his disposal. In Vegas, it's pretty much Jakobi Meyers and a bunch of unproven players at the position, which will make things difficult for Smith.
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Raiders Wire on MSNESPN has named the Raiders among the NFL's most likely to improve in 2025
Raiders fans aren't the only ones optimistic about the Raiders making a big jump this season. ESPN is fully on board as well.
Las Vegas filled it with Edmunds, a 28-year-old veteran. A first-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Virginia Tech product fits size, physicality profile the Raiders seek from defenders under general manager John Spytek and head coach Pete Carroll.
Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty had a strong performance on Saturday versus the 49ers, and he made a bold statement about his play to the media.
The second preseason game versus the Las Vegas Raiders was more entertaining for the San Francisco 49ers than the first. Part of that is because the starters got a bit of action, but it's also because the 49ers had some players stand out.
The Las Vegas Raiders have three different players who could unexpectedly make the roster following the final preseason game on Saturday night. Here's a look at who those players are.