QUINTON JEFFERSON NEWS

Raiders overhaul d-line by signing Jones, trading Ngakoue

Two people familiar with the moves confirm that the Raiders will finalize a three-year deal with former Arizona edge rusher Chandler Jones and trade Yannick Ngakoue to Indianapolis

MARCH 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reenters Saturday's contest Jefferson (foot) returned to Saturday's wild-card contest at Cincinnati, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jefferson didn't miss much time, as he was termed questionable to return just before halftime but reentered the game on the Bengals' first drive of the third quarter. He'll continue to line up next to Johnathan Hankins at defensive tackle moving forward.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts foot Saturday Jefferson injured his foot during Saturday's wild-card game at Cincinnati.

Impact The Raiders made the announcement just before halftime, but not before Jefferson accumulated three tackles, including one sack of Joe Burrow. With Jefferson sidelined, Johnathan Hankins, Solomon Thomas and Damion Square are the defensive tackles available to the Las Vegas defense.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quinton Jefferson lassos Burrow for key third-down sack in red zone Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson lassos Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow for a key third-down sack in the red z...

JANUARY 15, 2022 • NFL.COM

Quinton Jefferson on the Raiders defense: 'Guys are just relentless' Defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson discusses playing the Bengals in the wild-card round, the mindset on defense and more.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • RAIDERS.COM

Raiders' Carr after clinching playoffs: 'Job is not done'

After their fourth straight nail-biting win was put in the books, the Las Vegas Raiders let out a season’s worth of emotion out with a boisterous locker room celebration

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quinton Jefferson: 'My focus today was on Cleveland' Defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson discusses playing the Browns, the mindset on defense, rookie defensive end Malcolm Koonce and more.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM

Raiders secondary holds up, Jefferson sacks Burrow The Raiders secondary holds their own in coverage and allows defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson to get to QB Joe Burrow for the sack.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM

Raiders' Quinton Jefferson Spots Scissors on the Field, Saves the Day Patrick Mahomes took out a season's worth of frustration against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday night, throwing for five touchdowns in a 41...

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

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 competitive

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quinton Jefferson discusses preparing for the Chiefs, Yannick Ngakoue Defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson discusses the defensive line, his relationship with defensive end Yannick Ngakoue and more.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM

Available Week 7 Jefferson (personal) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Jefferson was announced as questionable late in the week due to an undisclosed personal matter. The six-year pro has 19 tackles (six solo) and two sacks on the season. He'll look to add to those numbers Sunday against the Eagles.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 7 Jefferson (personal) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Eagles, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jefferson hasn't practiced at all this week due to a personal matter. If he is unable to play Sunday, Solomon Thomas and Darius Philon will likely see increased snaps against the Eagles.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kenyan Drake provides dual-threat opportunities for Raiders

Philadelphia coach Nick Sirianni is very fond of Raiders running back Kenyan Drake

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Veteran Casey Hayward Jr. sparks improved Raiders secondary

Veteran cornerback Casey Hayward Jr. was brought to Las Vegas to provide leadership to the Raiders’ young secondary

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 week

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Madd Maxx and Jefferson swarm Bridgewater to end the half Defensive end Maxx Crosby and defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson break through the Broncos' offensive line and sack quarterback Teddy Bridge...

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM

Carr confident with Olson calling Raiders' offensive plays

With Jon Gruden tendering his resignation Monday amid reports of emails he sent before being hired in 2018 that contained racist, homophobic and misogynistic comments, longtime spe...

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quinton Jefferson on the D-line: 'We have a lot of good chemistry' Defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson discusses the win over the Dolphins, facing Chargers' quarterback Justin Herbert and more.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM

Raiders' potential on defense must translate to results

Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock retained several things from former coach Bill Parcells after playing for the New York Giants in 1982 and ’83

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wright ready to help Raiders defense after 'angry' offseason

Veteran linebacker K

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raiders GM Mike Mayock: 'We need to be a playoff team'

There is no more time for excuses from the Las Vegas Raiders

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bulked-up Yannick Ngakoue and Quinton Jefferson reunite on Raiders defense: 'This is going to be fun' Ngakoue and Jefferson were college teammates and Maryland who could be keys to improving the Raiders defense.

JUNE 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lotulelei eagerly rejoins Bills after year off from football

Defensive tackle Star Lotulelei has eagerly rejoined the Buffalo Bills for the start of their mandatory minicamp sessions after taking a year off from football due to COVID-19 conc...

JUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Las Vegas Raiders: Quinton Jefferson is key to the defensive line The Las Vegas Raiders brought in some new faces up front along the defensive line, and Quinton Jefferson could be the key to it all. I know...

MAY 28, 2021 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM