Raiders' Carr, Adams still searching for college chemistry
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr and receiver Davante Adams put up career numbers last seasonNOVEMBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press
KEELAN COLE SR.
Limited in practice Wednesday Cole is suffering from a knee injury and was limited at practice Wednesday, per Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com.
Impact Cole presumably suffered the injury in Sunday's loss to Jacksonville, when he logged nine offensive snaps but didn't see any targets or touches. The veteran wideout has played in five games this season but has tallied only three catches for 42 yards. The limited practice session Wednesday gives Cole a fair chance of playing this Sunday versus Indianapolis, but he's not expected to be a significant factor if he does take the field.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders, Jaguars starting anew after rough week, tough month
The Las Vegas Raiders are coming off their ugliest game in nearly eight years and spent the week regrouping in Florida and trying to get rightNOVEMBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press
Targeted five times Sunday Cole caught two of five targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 24-0 loss to the Saints.
Impact Cole was mostly uninvolved until the Raiders' final drive when he saw four of his five targets from backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham in garbage time. Cole figures to remain behind Davante Adams, Hunter Renfrow and Mack Hollins in the pecking order at wide receiver against the Jaguars in Week 9.
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Late end-zone drop Sunday Cole caught one pass for 12 yards on four targets in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Titans. He also returned one punt for 13 yards.
Impact Cole played 40 of 70 offensive snaps as he filled the slot role with Hunter Renfrow (concussion) sidelined, but the former hauled in only one of his four targets and he dropped a would-be touchdown in the end zone late in the fourth quarter. Cole's playing time figures to decrease significantly upon Renfrow's eventual return, which could come Week 4 against the Broncos.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Signed to active roster The Raiders signed Cole to their active roster Wednesday.
Impact Cole landed a practice-squad deal with Las Vegas after being released by the Raiders ahead of the 53-man roster deadline, but he now finds himself on the active roster after the team placed DJ Turner on IR. Cole, an undrafted wideout out of Kentucky Wesleyan, has eclipsed 350 receiving yards in each of his first five NFL seasons, but it'll be difficult for Cole to garner many targets behind Davante Adams, Hunter Renfrow and Darren Waller.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Keelan Cole Isn't Going Away Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole has continued to produce eye-catching plays this preseason
AUGUST 22, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Mullens hits Cole in stride for 22 yards vs. Dolphins Quarterback Nick Mullens hits wide receiver Keelan Cole in stride for 22 yards and a first down during the second quarter against Miami.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM
Stidham and Cole connect early for 20 yards on third down Watch as quarterback Jarrett Stidham connects with wide receiver Keelan Cole across the middle for a 20-yard gain during the first quarter a...
AUGUST 14, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM
Raiders give McDaniels happy homecoming, beat Jaguars 27-11
Josh Jacobs and rookie Zamir White ran well on a rain-soaked field and the Raiders routed Jacksonville 27-11 in the Hall of Fame game Thursday night, spoiling coach Doug Pederson’s...AUGUST 5, 2022 • Associated Press
Can't-Miss Play: Stidham unloads deep pass to Cole to open HOF game Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham unloads deep pass to Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole to open the 2022 Pro Football Hall of F...
AUGUST 5, 2022 • NFL.COM
Praised by QB Cole's balance and route running have impressed Raiders quarterback Derek Carr early in training camp, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
Impact "His ability on the sideline, he's really good," Carr said of Cole. "There is never a doubt if he's in or he's out." Carr also praised Cole's route running, describing Cole's routes as "really crisp." Cole has racked up at least 449 yards in four of his five NFL seasons, and he's making a strong early push for the No. 3 wide receiver role in Vegas behind fellow newcomer Davante Adams and holdover Hunter Renfrow.
AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Training Camp Notebook 7/24: Keelan Cole showing flashes in deep wide receiver room Here are a few observations from the Raiders' fourth Training Camp practice.
JULY 24, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM
Raiders Season Review: Keelan Cole New Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole can provide the team solid veteran depth entering the 2022 season
MAY 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Joining Las Vegas Cole agreed to a one-year contract with the Raiders on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact The 29-year-old was with the Jets on a one-year deal in 2021 and caught 34 of 51 targets for 449 yards and one touchdown in 15 games. He'll battle Bryan Edwards and Demarcus Robinson for the No. 3 spot on the depth chart behind Davante Adams and Hunter Renfrow.
MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jets have plenty of needs to shop for as free agency begins
The Jets haven’t made the playoffs in an NFL-worst 11 straight seasons and their latest rebuild is entering its second year with coach Robert SalehMARCH 10, 2022 • Associated Press
Jets Free Agent Profile: What to do with WR Keelan Cole? Keelan Cole wasn’t as much of a factor as anticipated in his first season with the Jets. Should New York bring him back in 2022?
JANUARY 27, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Finds end zone in loss Cole caught all three of his targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Bills.
Impact His 40-yard TD catch in the second quarter was the only real highlight on the day for the Jets, and Cole wound up being the only New York player with more than one reception. It was the 28-year-old's first touchdown of the season, and he wraps up the campaign with 28 catches on 51 targets for 449 yards, numbers that likely won't attract more than mild interest on the free-agent market this offseason.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Can't-Miss Play: Zach Wilson, Keelan Cole show unreal timing on 40-yard TD connection Can't-Miss Play: New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson, wide receiver Keelan Cole show unreal timing on 40-yard TD connection.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • NFL.COM
Highlight ' Zach Wilson to Keelan Cole for a 40-Yard Touchdown Watch the Jets rookie QB and veteran wide receiver link-up for a big play on fourth down.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • NEWYORKJETS.COM
Two catches in Week 17 Cole caught two of five targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 28-24 loss to Tampa Bay.
Impact Cole has't caught more than two passes or reached 30 yards in a game since Week 9. Even with the Jets banged up at wide receiver around him, Cole won't be an advisable fantasy option in Week 18 against the Bills.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Another quiet outing Cole caught both of his targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 26-21 win over Jacksonville.
Impact Cole occupied a starting role on the outside but didn't make much of an impact in the revenge game against his former team, as the Jets ran for 273 yards and passed for only 100 in the win. With only four catches in his last three games, Cole has failed to take advantage of his hefty recent snap share, and that's unlikely to change in Week 17 against Tampa Bay.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Held to one catch again Cole caught one of two targets for nine yards and threw an incomplete pass in Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Dolphins.
Impact Cole tried to throw it to quarterback Zach Wilson on a trick play, but the play ended up being incomplete. The veteran wideout has just one catch in each of the past two games, but he continues to see the field often with Corey Davis (groin) and Elijah Moore (quadriceps) both out. Maybe that playing time will result in more production when the 2-12 Jaguars come to town in Week 16.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
In line for increased role Cole is set to see an expanded role in the Jets' offense in Sunday's matchup against the Saints after Elijah Moore (quadriceps) was placed on injured reserve, Brian Costello of the...
Impact The Jets will be without Moore and Corey Davis (groin) for Sunday's game. That leaves Jamison Crowder as the only receiver that has regularly served a significant role in the Jets' offense healthy enough to suit up, and in turn should create an increased role for Cole. In 10 games this season, Cole has reached five targets only three times and topped 50 yards in a game only twice. He should have the chance to increase those marks both in Week 14 and beyond, as Davis has been ruled out for the season and Moore is not eligible to return until Week 17.
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jets place WR Moore on IR as offense takes another hit
The New York Jets placed rookie wide receiver Elijah Moore on injured reserve in a tough blow to an already depleted offenseDECEMBER 11, 2021 • Associated Press
