Raiders RB Josh Jacobs out vs Steelers with injury
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs will miss this week’s game at Pittsburgh with injuries to his toe and ankleSEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MARCUS MARIOTA #18 - QUARTERBACK - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
203 YDS •
2 TD •
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203 YDS
2 TD
0 INT
Steelers, Raiders going for a 2-0 start after Week 1 rallies
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Las Vegas Raiders are both going for a 2-0 start when they meet at Heinz FieldSEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Facing multi-week absence The Raiders expect Mariota to miss multiple weeks after he aggravated an existing quadriceps injury in Monday's 33-27 overtime win over the Ravens, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network repo...
Impact Mariota picked up the injury on a 31-yard run on what proved to be his lone play of the game in the season opener. While Derek Carr is secure as Las Vegas' No. 1 quarterback, head coach Jon Gruden had planned to make use of Mariota's running ability in a few packages per game, so the signal-caller's expected absence will rob the Raiders of a dynamic weapon. Nathan Peterson will step in as the top understudy to Carr for however long Mariota is sidelined.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Does not practice Wednesday Mariota (quadriceps) missed practice Wednesday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Mariota injured his quadriceps in his only snap in Monday's season-opening win over the Ravens. The quarterback was able to run for a big gain early in the game, which resulted in his injury. If Mariota is unable to play Sunday against the Steelers, expect Nathan Peterman to takeover as Derek Carr's backup.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Aggravates quad injury in opener Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said Mariota aggravated a strained quadriceps during his 31-yard run in the first quarter of Monday's 33-27 overtime win over the Ravens, Adam Hill of...
Impact Mariota created a big gain with his legs on his lone snap of the day, and Gruden suggested the quarterback likely would have been featured in a few more packages over the course of the game had he not suffered the injury. The Raiders aren't yet aware of the extent of Mariota's injury, but Gruden said he fears the No. 2 signal-caller could be headed for a long-term absence after the quad issue kept him sidelined for the entire preseason, per Vic Tafur of The Athletic. If Mariota isn't available for the Raiders' Week 2 game in Pittsburgh and beyond, Nathan Peterman would serve as the backup to starter Derek Carr.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from injury report Mariota (quadriceps) isn't listed on Thursday's injury report ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Ravens.
Impact Mariota was held out during the preseason since the team wanted him to fully recover from a quad strain, but he appears to be back to 100 percent ahead of the season opener. He'll serve as the top backup to Derek Carr in 2021.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play in preseason finale Coach Jon Gruden doesn't want to play Mariota in Sunday's preseason finale because he has not fully recovered from his quad injury, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Despite being cleared to play, Gruden is hesitant to throw Mariota -- due to his play style -- into preseason action until he is 100 percent recovered. The Oregon product doesn't appear to have suffered a setback, but rather the Raiders are just treating their backup quarterback's injury with an abundance of caution. In his only appearance last season, Mariota threw for 226 yards and ran for 88 more, while scoring two total touchdowns. In his absence, Nathan Peterman is expected to play the entirety of Sunday's contest.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sits due to quad strain Mariota didn't play in Saturday's 17-16 preseason win over the Rams due to a quadriceps strain, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Though Mariota dressed for the contest and was expected to make his preseason debut, Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said after the game that the quarterback was "just not ready to go" while he works back from a quad strain. Fortunately for Mariota, he's not believed to be dealing with a major setback and still was available in an emergency Saturday, so he doesn't appear at risk of being sidelined to begin the regular season. Gruden remains hopeful Mariota will be ready to go for the preseason finale Sunday, Aug. 29 versus the 49ers.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to play Saturday Mariota (leg) will play Saturday against the Rams, Alex Leatherwood of The Athletic reports.
Impact Mariota missed the opening preseason tilt, although it seems likely the veteran could have played if necessary given that he warmed up prior to the contest. The Raiders are expected to utilize third-string quarterback Nathan Peterman heavily, with Mariota mixing in minimally along with nominal starter Derek Carr.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gruden supports requiring proof of vaccination at home games
Coach Jon Gruden says he supports the Las Vegas Raiders’ new policy requiring fans attending regular-season home games to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19AUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Third-string QB Peterman leads Vegas 20-7 over Seattle
Third-string quarterback Nathan Peterman completed 29 of 38 pass attempts for 246 yards and the Las Vegas Raiders opened the preseason with a 20-7 victory over the Seattle SeahawksAUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
In uniform Saturday Mariota (leg) is in uniform and warming up in advance of Saturday's preseason opener against the Seahawks, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Impact It's not yet clear if Mariota will see any action Saturday, but his odds of doing so appear far better than they did Thursday when it was reported he could be held out of Saturday's contest. Even if Mariota does see action, it seems unlikely the veteran will see significant snaps in the Raiders' exhibition opener.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders' rebuilt offensive line coming together in camp
Las Vegas Raiders assistant coach Tom Cable says the team's overhauled offensive line has exceeded his expectations for the early part of camp, in part because the bulk of the line...AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
May not play Saturday Mariota may be unavailable for Saturday's preseason opener against the Seahawks due to leg soreness, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Impact Coach Jon Gruden reportedly described Mariota as questionable, while hinting that the backup quarterback may be trending in the wrong direction for Saturday. If Mariota is indeed unable to play in the contest, Nathan Peterman and Case Cookus could see increased opportunities for preseason run.
AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders Mailbag: How much Marcus Mariota will we see this preseason? Raiders.com's Levi Edwards answers a few fan questions going into the first preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday.
AUGUST 11, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM
The Pac-12 decade: From playoff bids to an officiating scandal, here's the best and worst of the 12-school era From Marcus Mariota’s Heisman Trophy and a stellar South division to an officiating scandal and recruiting woes, the Pac-12 has experienced...
AUGUST 10, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Will Jon Gruden really create a package for Marcus Mariota? — Raiders mailbag Alternatively, what could the Raiders get in a trade from the Colts if they were to deal Mariota?
AUGUST 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Raiders training camp: Richie Incognito wants team to 'get smarter' in the red zone, suggests Marcus Mariota package The Raiders were 23rd in the NFL in red-zone success rate in 2020 and have been in the bottom half of the league throughout Gruden's tenure.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Las Vegas Raiders: Marcus Mariota more than just a good backup QB No big surprise here, but Las Vegas Raiders Marcus Mariota has been rated a top-10 backup quarterback entering the 2021 NFL season. Prior to...
JUNE 21, 2021 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM
Guaranteed improvement by Raiders? Fans have some questions. In the post-draft Raiders mailbag, fans have questions about defensive improvement, possible cuts and the future of Marcus Mariota.
MAY 7, 2021 • REVIEWJOURNAL.COM
Column: Drafting a franchise QB always a risky endeavor
One quarterbackAPRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Las Vegas Raiders: Marcus Mariota could have more trade value after the 2021 NFL Draft The 2021 NFL Draft is next Thursday, and depending on where the chips fall, the Las Vegas Raiders could still move Marcus Mariota in a trade...
APRIL 21, 2021 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM
Mariota returning to Raiders after taking pay cut Marcus Mariota agreed to take a pay cut on Tuesday to remain as backup quarterback for a second season for the Las Vegas Raiders.
MARCH 24, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Mariota returning to Raiders after taking pay cut Marcus Mariota has agreed to take a pay cut to remain as backup quarterback for a second season for the Las Vegas...
MARCH 24, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Mariota returning to Raiders after taking pay cut
Marcus Mariota has agreed to take a pay cut to remain as backup quarterback for a second season for the Las Vegas RaidersMARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
