Bisaccia's new challenge: ending Packers' special-teams woes
New Green Bay Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia has shown he’s capable of doing the improbableAPRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KEISEAN NIXON #25 - CORNERBACK - GREEN BAY PACKERS
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Free-agent cornerback Keisean Nixon signs with Green Bay
The Green Bay Packers have signed former Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Keisean NixonMARCH 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Packers Sign One of Snoop Dogg's Former Players New Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon started two games on defense and was a standout on Rich Bisaccia’s special teams with the Raiders.
MARCH 26, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Packers Sign One of Snoop Dogg's Former Players New Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon started two games on defense and was a standout on Rich Bisaccia’s special teams with the Raiders.
MARCH 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Headed to Green Bay Nixon has agreed to a deal with the Packers, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.
Impact Nixon was primarily a special-teams contributor in Las Vegas last year. He will reunite with Green Bay's special-teams coordinator, Rich Bisaccia, who was the Raiders interim head coach for the latter portion of the 2021 season.
MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Active Sunday Nixon (ankle) will play Sunday against Washington.
Impact Nixon has missed the Raiders' two previous contests, but he's ready to go Sunday after logging a full practice Friday. He's only seen 13 snaps on defense this season, but Nixon is a regular contributor on special teams.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Logs full practice Nixon (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against Washington.
Impact Nixon has missed the team's last two games with an ankle injury. However, he returned to full practice Friday, which suggests he could be set for a return to the field. Whenever he is able to return, Nixon figures to play primarily on special teams.
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lamb out, Smith back for Cowboys vs Raiders on Thanksgiving
Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb is out against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thanksgiving with a concussion, and left tackle Tyron Smith is returning after missing three games with...NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ruled out once again Nixon (ankle) won't play Thursday against Dallas, according to Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site.
Impact Nixon has been dealing with a nagging injury that has kept him out since Week 10 against the Chiefs. He has appeared in just five games for Las Vegas this season and has played just 13 total defensive snaps. As such, his absence is not expected to affect many fantasy rosters.
NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing against Bengals Nixon (ankle) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Bengals, according to Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com.
Impact Nixon headed to the sidelines last Sunday against the Chiefs and couldn't recover in time, as evidenced by the fact that he was unable to practice throughout the week. This means Brandon Facyson (finger/hamstring) or Amik Robertson could be in line to gain more snaps as replacements, though it remains to be seen if Facyson will play or not.
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to sideline Sunday night Nixon (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday night's game against the Chiefs.
Impact There has been no word on whether this is the same injury that had Nixon questionable heading into Week 10, but that seems likely. His absence will mostly be felt on special teams.
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Available Sunday Nixon (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against Kansas City.
Impact Nixon was unable to participate in practice this week, but he'll be able to play through his ankle injury in primetime. The 24-year-old hasn't been on the field for any defensive snaps in either of the last two games.
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Upgraded to questionable Nixon (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Willie Ramirez of ESPN Las Vegas reports.
Impact Nixon was originally listed as doubtful after being a non-participant at practice throughout the week. He's primarily been a contributor on special teams, so if he is unable to play Sunday it shouldn't impact the Raiders secondary.
NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Doubtful against Kansas City Nixon (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday's game against Kansas City, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.
Impact Nixon was listed as a non-participant at practice throughout the week and is unlikely to suit up in Week 10. He's played exclusively on special teams across the last two games, so his absence likely wouldn't impact the Raiders' defensive rotation.
NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders need running game to balance offense vs Chiefs
Interim Raiders coach Rich Bisaccia has said it will take production from all three phases for Las Vegas to be competitiveNOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McKinney has 2 picks, Giants edge Raiders 23-16
Xavier McKinney returned an interception 41 yards for a touchdown early in the second half and picked off another errant throw by Derek Carr late as the New York Giants beat the La...NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ruled out for remainder of game Nixon (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup against the Giants.
Impact Nixon injured his ankle during the Raiders' Week 9 matchup against the Giants and has been ruled out for the remainder of the contest. The 24-year-old has only played 13 defensive snaps this season, so his absence shouldn't affect the Raiders defensive rotations.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to return Sunday Nixon (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Giants.
Impact Nixon suffered an ankle injury during the Raiders' Week 9 matchup with the Giants and is questionable to return. The 24-year-old has only played 13 defensive snaps this season, so his absence shouldn't affect the Raiders' defensive rotations.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from IR Nixon was activated from injured reserve Saturday.
Impact The cornerback suffered a leg injury in early September and has yet to make an appearance this season. Both Damon Arnette and Trayvon Mullen were added to the IR on Saturday, so Nixon's return to the secondary is a welcomed one.
OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders place Mullen, Arnette, Carrier on injured reserve
The Las Vegas Raiders have placed two of their top cornerbacks on injured reserve with starter Trayvon Mullen and backup Damon Arnette both shut down for at least three weeksOCTOBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Designated to return from IR Nixon (leg) has been designated to return from the Raiders' IR.
Impact Nixon sustained a leg injury near the end of training camp and was forced to miss the Raiders' first four games. The cornerback will look to fill in for Damon Arnette (groin) or Trayvon Mullen (foot), who both got injured in the Raiders' loss Monday night.
OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Carr says Bosa might have been trying to get under his skin
The Las Vegas Raiders' offensive line has underachieved through four games and the task won't get any easier this weekOCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on IR Nixon (leg) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
Impact Nixon suffered a leg injury during camp and will open the season on the injured reserve list. The second-year UDFA will be eligible to return after missing the first three games of the year.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
AP source: Raiders agree to 1-year deal with LB K.J. Wright
A person familiar with the deal says the Las Vegas Raiders have added another proven veteran to bolster their banged-up linebacker group by agreeing to a one-year contract with KSEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raiders lose QB Carr, fall in overtime to Chargers, Herbert
Justin Herbert scored on 1-yard plunge to give the Los Angeles Chargers a 30-27 overtime victory over the Las Vegas RaidersDECEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
