Raiders' offense thrives in 1st game without Gruden
The offense for the Las Vegas Raiders had a different look in the first game without Jon Gruden and the changes paid off for at least the first weekOCTOBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NICK KWIATKOSKI
Raiders begin post-Jon Gruden era with 34-24 win at Denver
The Las Vegas Raiders began the post-Jon Gruden era with a 34-24 thrashing of the Denver BroncosOCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Questionable to return Kwiatkoski (foot) is questionable to return Sunday against the Broncos, according to Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com.
Impact Kwiatkoski picked up the injury in the second half, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to return. His absence would deplete the team's secondary, though, and Kwiatkoski's absence would mean even more snaps for Denzel Perryman.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out Week 2 Kwiatkoski (concussion) will not play in the Raiders' Week 2 matchup with the Steelers, Rachel Gossen of the team's official website reports.
Impact Kwiatkoski will need to work his way out of the league's concussion protocols in order to get the green light to return. His absence leaves Divine Deablo as the lone depth available at linebacker for Las Vegas.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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
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
Raiders' Jacobs set for next step as lead back in 3rd season
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs is ready for the next step in his lead role after being among the NFL's busiest backs in his second seasonAUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Working as backup Kwiatkoski has mostly handled backup reps throughout the early days of training camp, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kwiatkoski started in all 12 of his appearances for Las Vegas last season, but it appears that the team views him as a reserve option going forward. Though the sixth-year linebacker is coming off the best season of his career, having notched 81 total tackles, he won't be worth fantasy consideration if his snap share diminishes.
AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders likely to target tackle, secondary in upcoming draft
The Las Vegas Raiders spent the free agency period dismantling their offensive line and mostly ignoring the secondaryAPRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP source: Raiders releasing star C Rodney Hudson
The Las Vegas Raiders are planning to release star center Rodney Hudson as part of a major overhaul of the team’s offensive lineMARCH 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Restructures deal Kwiatkoski (undisclosed) and the Raiders have come to terms on a restructured contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact The details regarding Kwiatkoski's new contract are not completely clear at this point. He joined the Raiders in 2020 after spending his first four seasons in Chicago and ultimately recorded 77 tackles (49 solo), one sack and one interception across 12 games.
MARCH 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders hire Gus Bradley as new defensive coordinator
The Las Vegas Raiders have hired Gus Bradley as their new defensive coordinator with the task of turning around one of the league’s worst unitsJANUARY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Another late-season collapse keeps Raiders out of playoffs
Derek Carr will need to wait at least another year to make his first playoff appearanceDECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gruden optimistic Carr can start for Raiders
Quarterback Derek Carr was a full participant in practice for a second straight day and is on target to play Saturday after leaving last week’s game with a groin injuryDECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on reserve/COVID-19 list Kwiatkoski was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Kwiatkoski was coming off one of his better performances of the season, notching 10 tackles to pace Las Vegas in last week's loss to the Chargers. It's uncertain whether the linebacker has tested positive for COVID or has been found to be a close contact with someone who has, but he'll miss Saturday's clash with Miami in either case. He should be considered questionable to return for the regular-season finale against Denver as well.
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders LB Nick Kwiatkoski to miss game vs Dolphins after being placed on reserve/COVID-19 list Raiders players continue to cycle through the reserve/COVID-19 list. Today LB Nick Kwiatkoski becomes the fourth player the Raiders have pla...
DECEMBER 23, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Derek Carr upgraded to full participant for Raiders
Quarterback Derek Carr was a full participant in practice less than a week after leaving a game with a groin injury and could be on target to play this week for the Las Vegas Raide...DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches double-digit tackles Kwiatkoski had 10 tackles (five solo) during Thursday's 30-27 overtime loss to the Chargers.
Impact Kwiatkoski enjoyed his second double-digit tackle performance of the year Thursday and led Las Vegas' defense in stops. Since the Raiders' Week 6 bye, Kwiatkoski hasn't dipped below five tackles in a single game.
DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders look to get offense going after dud vs. Falcons
The run game was throttled, the protection was shoddy and Derek Carr gave the ball away with uncharacteristic frequencyDECEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Off-target: Lock throws 4 picks, Broncos routed by Raiders
Drew Lock threw four interceptions as the Denver Broncos fell 37-12 to the Raiders in Las VegasNOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leads team in tackles Kwiatkoski finished with 13 tackles (10 solo) in Sunday's 31-26 victory over the Chargers.
Impact Kwiatkoski ended the contest with a team-leading 13 tackles, while Lamarcus Joyner (12 tackles) and Johnathan Abram (10 tackles) also finished in double figures. Kwiatkoski has registered 36 total tackles on the season to go along with two passes defended and a forced fumble in six contests.
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders LB Nick Kwiatkoski is the team's highest-graded defender through six games Things haven’t been great on defense this season for the new-look Las Vegas Raiders. They are allowing just under 33 points per game this se...
OCTOBER 28, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Raiders LB Nick Kwiatkoski excelling in first season as full-time starter Over the offseason, the Raiders identified the linebacker position as their biggest need on defense. That is why they attacked the position...
OCTOBER 13, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Active Sunday Kwiatkoski (pectoral) is active for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Impact The 27-year-old missed the past two games with the pectoral injury, but he'll be back on the field for Week 4. Kwiatkoski had six tackles in 26 snaps before exiting the season opener and figures to play a significant role in the middle of the Las Vegas defense.
OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Managing injury Kwiatkoski (pectoral) was a limited participant for Wednesday's practice, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kwiatkoski suffered the pectoral injury during the season opener, and he's failed to suit up in game action since. The fact that he's at least suiting up in some fashion for practice is a positive sign, however, look for more snaps out of Raekwon McMillan if Kwiatkoski is forced to miss more time.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
