Matt Borelli

Matt Borelli covers the Oakland Raiders as a staff writer for Raiders Newswire and additionally writes about the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Dodgers for Lakers Nation and Dodger Blue, respectively. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com. Follow him on Twitter: @mcborelli.
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Raiders News: Jon Gruden Does Not Plan To Limit Marshawn Lynch’s Workload

Despite posting a disappointing 1-3 record in September, the Oakland Raiders remain fully optimistic in turning their 2018 NFL season around. While the team has struggled to close out games, the offense has been a bright spot in the early…

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Raiders News: Jon Gruden Jokes Week 4 Win Over Browns Felt Like His First ‘In 100 Years’

In defeating the Cleveland Browns 45-42, the Oakland Raiders nabbed their first win of the 2018 NFL season and concluded the month of September on a positive note. In a contest that featured many lead changes, the Raiders were eventually…

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Jon Gruden Says Raiders ‘Have A Lot Of Work To Do Here’ After 0-3 Start

The Oakland Raiders' woes continued in a 28-20 loss to the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. For the third consecutive week, a fourth quarter collapse prevented the team from tallying its first win of the 2018 NFL season. Among…

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Raiders Rumors: Jon Gruden’s Scouting System Has Led To Divide Within Organization

Since bringing back Jon Gruden to reprise his role as head coach, the Oakland Raiders have gone through a bevy of changes -- both on and off the field. While general manager Reggie McKenzie was retained in the front office,…

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Raiders News: Marquette King Throws Shade At Jon Gruden Before Week 2 Vs. Broncos

The Oakland Raiders transformed their roster over the offseason, bringing in dozens of new players ahead of head coach Jon Gruden's return to the Oakland Coliseum sidelines. The organization was not shy to cut bait with fan favorites and notable…

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Raiders Rumors: Justin Ellis Placed On Injured Reserve, Opens Roster Spot For Clinton McDonald

The Oakland Raiders were hampered by injuries in their 33-13 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football, losing long snapper Andrew DePaola in addition to defensive tackles Justin Ellis and P.J. Hall. Unlike DePaola, Ellis and Hall…

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Raiders Rumors: Donald Penn Agrees To Take Pay Cut

While much of the focus in training camp has surrounded on Khalil Mack's holdout, the Oakland Raiders were left facing another financial dilemma that has since been addressed. With little cap space to spare, the Raiders approached veteran tackle Donald…

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Raiders News: Derek Carr ‘Can’t Believe’ Packers Released Jordy Nelson

The Oakland Raiders made wholesale changes to their wide receiver corps over the offseason, most notably bringing in longtime Green Bay Packers wideout Jordy Nelson and allowing Michael Crabtree to depart for the Baltimore Ravens as a domino effect. Nelson,…

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Raiders News: Rich Gannon Joining Beth Mowins, Matt Millen In Television Booth For Preseason Games

The Oakland Raiders officially announced their new-look television broadcast crew for the 2018 NFL preseason. Rich Gannon is the latest addition to the booth and joins four-year returnees Beth Mowins and Matt Millens. Gannon, who most recently served as an…

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Raiders Rumors: Jon Gruden And Khalil Mack ‘Haven’t Spoken’ Since January

With veteran players reporting to Napa Valley Marriott on Thursday, training camp is officially on the periphery for the Oakland Raiders. The team holds its first full-team practice on Friday, albeit without pads. One notable omission that won't be participating…

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