Wright ready to help Raiders defense after 'angry' offseason
Veteran linebacker KSEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • Associated Press
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Moves to injured reserve Morrow (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
Impact Morrow suffered an ankle injury during the second preseason game and will be sidelined for at least the first three games of the year. Nick Kwiatkoski should have an increased role in his absence, though the Raiders also signed veteran K.J. Wright to bolster their depth at linebacker.
SEPTEMBER 2, 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 acquire LB Denzel Perryman from Panthers
The Las Vegas Raiders have gotten help at their banged-up linebacker spot by acquiring Denzel Perryman from the Carolina Panthers in a swap of draft picksAUGUST 26, 2021 • Associated Press
Could be out awhile Morrow (ankle) could be sidelined into the regular season, Bill Williamson of RaidersSnakepit.com reports.
Impact Morrow's ankle injury is apparently worse than originally expected. If he is indeed not ready for the season opener, Nick Kwiatkoski would be the likely candidate to replace him at middle linebacker. Durability has not been an issue for the 26-year-old in his career, as he has missed just two games during his four years with the Raiders.
AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers ankle injury Morrow suffered an ankle injury during Saturday's preseason contest and will miss some time, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Impact Morrow elected to stick with the Raiders after starting 11 games last season. He registered 78 tackles, three sacks, one interception and one forced fumble in 14 total appearances. Nick Kwiatkoski and Max Richardson will get plenty of opportunities in Morrow's absence.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Richie Incognito and Nicholas Morrow leave Raiders practice with injuries A little over an hour into practice, at nearly the same moment, both Richie Incognito and Nicholas Morrow went down on the field. Morrow on...
AUGUST 19, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Gruden all smiles with fans inside stadium for practice
Standing near midfield of Allegiant Stadium, coach Jon Gruden couldn’t help but smile after giving backup quarterback Marcus Mariota a play to run during Sunday’s practiceAUGUST 9, 2021 • Associated Press
Coach Gruden believes '21 season could be LB Nicholas Morrow's year "He's had a great spring and I think he's on the rise," Jon Gruden said of the linebacker. "I think his time is right now."
JULY 27, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM
Nicholas Morrow: 'He's going to do everything right' The Huntsville High alumnus is one of the longest-tenured Raiders on an improbable football journey.
JUNE 28, 2021 • AL.COM
Raiders re-sign LB Nicholas Morrow The Silver and Black announced the news on Friday, among a flurry of free-agent moves.
MARCH 19, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM
Remaining with Raiders Morrow agreed to a contract with Raiders on Tuesday, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
Impact The terms of the deal remain unclear, but the 25-year-old will continue his career in Las Vegas. Morrow started in 11 of 14 appearances last season and had 78 tackles (62 solo), three sacks, one interception and one forced fumble.
MARCH 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders re-sign LB Nicholas Morrow, a bright spot on an otherwise underperforming defense The terms of Morrow's deal aren't yet available, but he allows the Raiders to keep their linebacker corps intact and retain a team leader.
MARCH 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Washington free agency, draft updates: Raiders' Nicholas Morrow a target Tracking all the news, analysis and buzz as Washington makes its way through the NFL offseason.
MARCH 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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
Raiders miss playoffs for 3rd season under coach Jon Gruden
Jon Gruden’s third season back as coach of the Raiders looked an awful lot like his second with a strong start, disappointing finish and no playoff appearance once againJANUARY 4, 2021 • Associated Press
Activated from reserve list Morrow was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Anthony Galaviz of The Fresno Bee reports.
Impact Morrow was a high-risk close contact to someone who contracted the virus, but he's tested negative and can return to team activities. The 25-year-old is slated to start at strong-side linebacker in Week 17 against the Broncos. Through 13 games this season, Morrow has produced 67 tackles, nine pass breakups, two sacks and an interception.
DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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
Now moves to COVID list Morrow was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Morrow was held out of Wednesday's practice session with what was labeled by the team as a "non-injury issue," but now it's confirmed Las Vegas will have to fare without the 25-year-old linebacker for a Saturday night game against Miami. The Illinois-Greenville standout had started five consecutive outings on defense prior to being ruled out for last Thursday's loss to the Chargers. During his recent Week 10-to-Week 14 starting sample, Morrow tallied two sacks, a forced fumble and 36 tackles.
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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
Misses Wednesday's practice Morrow sat out Wednesday's practice with a non-injury issue.
Impact Morrow was held out of practice all of last week with a concussion and neck injury, but his midweek absence is reportedly not injury-related this time around. The 25-year-old's situation will merit monitoring, regardless, with Las Vegas heading into a matchup against Miami on a short week.
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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
Carr hopes to play for Raiders despite groin injury
Quarterback Derek Carr hopes not to miss a start for the Las Vegas Raiders after leaving last week’s game with a groin injuryDECEMBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press
Raiders in midst of another late-season collapse
A promising start to the season followed by a December collapseDECEMBER 18, 2020 • Associated Press
Keenan Allen, Mike Williams active for Chargers vs. Raiders
The Los Angeles Chargers will have starting receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams active for a division showdown against the Las Vegas RaidersDECEMBER 18, 2020 • Associated Press
