Raiders missing 4 more defensive starters for Chargers game
The Las Vegas Raiders will be without four more defensive starters for their first game under new coordinator Rod MarinelliDECEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press
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Raiders need quick fix vs. Chargers to stay in playoff hunt
Little has gone right for the Las Vegas Raiders since they came within less than a minute of pulling off a season sweep against defending Super Bowl champion Kansas CityDECEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press
Out against Chargers Morrow (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Chargers, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Morrow wasn't able to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol on a short week after sustaining the injury in last week's loss to the Colts. Raekwon McMillan and Kyle Wilber will fill in at linebacker while Morrow will try to pass the concussion protocol in time to face the Dolphins in Week 16.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Marinelli has little time to fix Raiders defensive woes
Rod Marinelli doesn’t have much time to fix all the problems on the Las Vegas Raiders defenseDECEMBER 15, 2020 • Associated Press
Gruden: Guenther fired because Raiders D needed 'new voice'
Coach Jon Gruden had seen enoughDECEMBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press
Suffers concussion Morrow was diagnosed with a concussion after Sunday's 44-27 loss to the Colts, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Morrow left in the fourth quarter, and he's currently in the league's five-step concussion protocol. It seems unlikely that he's ready in time for Thursday's game versus the Chargers. If he's indeed sidelined, either Raekwon McMillan or Kyle Wilber likely would start at strong-side linebacker.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders fire defensive coordinator Paul Guenther
The Las Vegas Raiders fired defensive coordinator Paul Guenther after he failed to make any significant improvement for the unit in nearly three full seasons on the jobDECEMBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press
Leaves Sunday's game Morrow is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts.
Impact Morrow is officially listed as questionable to return Sunday, but given that he exited with less than three minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, it seems safe to rule him out. Whether he is placed in the concussion protocol will impact his chances for Thursday's upcoming game against the Chargers.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders LB Nicholas Morrow finishes as team's highest-graded player in Week 12 The Raiders had an interesting decision to make entering Week 12. Free-agent prize Cory Littleton was eligible to return to the field after...
DECEMBER 1, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Gruden compares lopsided Raiders loss to oral surgery
Coach Jon Gruden didn’t feel any better rewatching the Las Vegas Raiders' lopsided loss at Atlanta than he did when he saw it in personDECEMBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press
Best tackling effort of 2020 Morrow recorded 10 solo tackles and two pass breakups in Sunday's 43-6 loss to the Falcons.
Impact Morrow started an eighth straight game and played 77 of 78 snaps on defense Sunday en route to his highest tackle total of the year, tying his career high in the category as well. He'll possess plenty of upside as long as he's in a starting role, but his weekly floor is low with an average of just 4.3 tackles per game as a starter.
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Quick Snap: Nicholas Morrow notches another stellar performance in loss News, notes and more from what stood out during the Raiders' collapse in Atlanta.
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • RAIDERS.COM
Raiders getting at least 1 starter back from COVID list
The Las Vegas Raiders will get back at least one of the starting defensive players who missed last week’s game on the COVID-19 listNOVEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press
Raiders Mailbag: Can the 'Greenville Monster' Nicholas Morrow continue to terrorize offenses? Raider Nation took the time to ask some great questions going into the Silver and Black's next matchup in Atlanta on Sunday.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • RAIDERS.COM
Eight tackles Sunday Morrow recorded eight tackles (six solo) and a pass defensed across 78 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs.
Impact The linebacker now has 44 tackles (36 solo) on the season to go along with five passes defensed and one sack. The 25-year-old also has the second-highest snap count among Raiders linebackers this season, trailing only Cory Littleton.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Nicholas Morrow continues transition from Division III superstar to emerging Raiders linebacker Coming off a dominant performance against the Broncos, Morrow is continuing to 'compete against his best self.'
NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • RAIDERS.COM
Jeff Heath, Nicholas Morrow rally Raiders defense to best overall performance of the season The Silver and Black doubled their season takeaway total in one game against the rival Denver Broncos.
NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • RAIDERS.COM
Registers nine stops Morrow made nine tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 36-20 loss to the Patriots.
Impact Morrow is averaging seven tackles per game this season, and he's played every snap in each of the last two contests. His starting role is secure at strong-side linebacker, and he'll likely lead the team in tackles until Nick Kwiatkoski (pectoral) returns to the lineup, making Morrow a solid IDP play.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Derek Carr has Raiders off to high-scoring start to season
The problems the Raiders had scoring the previous three seasons haven’t been an issue through two gamesSEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • Associated Press
Raiders open Las Vegas stadium with 34-24 win vs Saints
Derek Carr threw three touchdown passes and the Raiders gave their new fans in Las Vegas plenty to celebrate even if they weren’t allowed in the stadium by beating the New Orleans...SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • Associated Press
Nicholas Morrow drifts underneath Brees' throw for big INT late in the half Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Nicholas Morrow intercepts a pass from New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • NFL.COM
Undrafted LB Nicholas Morrow highlights Raiders rookie class
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) There's been one pleasant surprise in what's otherwise been a disappointing rookie class for the Oakland Raiders.DECEMBER 14, 2017 • FOX SPORTS
