Derek Carr returns to better version of Raiders thanks to culture he helped create

Raiders quarterback Derek Carr sat down with SN’s Alex Marvez to discuss his return from injury and Oakland’s 2017 season.

Raiders quarterback Derek Carr sat down with SN’s Alex Marvez to discuss his return from injury and Oakland’s 2017 season.

Philip Rivers, Antonio Gates being blocked from LaDainian Tomlinson’s Hall of Fame induction

Chargers coach Anthony Lynn wants Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates to skip their former teammate’s Hall of Fame induction so they can be present for the team’s first training camp session.

Chargers coach Anthony Lynn wants Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates to skip their former teammate’s Hall of Fame induction so they can be present for the team’s first training camp session.

Patrick Peterson’s Hall of Fame aspirations will be amplified this week

Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson might not play in the Hall of Fame Game, but he knows the trip to Canton will only boost his motivation to someday earn a gold jacket for himself.

Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson might not play in the Hall of Fame Game, but he knows the trip to Canton will only boost his motivation to someday earn a gold jacket for himself.

Cowboys’ Dak Prescott on a new level in 2017: ‘I know exactly what I’m doing’

Dak Prescott has transformed from rookie sensation to savvy quarterback. The Cowboys passer told Sporting News all about the differences for him between this year and last.

Dak Prescott has transformed from rookie sensation to savvy quarterback. The Cowboys passer told Sporting News all about the differences for him between this year and last.

Ezekiel Elliott’s problems look familiar to Cowboys teammate Darren McFadden

No Cowboys player can better relate to the damage being done to Ezekiel Elliott by off-field circumstance than Darren McFadden. And nobody will be more individually affected on the field if Elliott is suspended.

No Cowboys player can better relate to the damage being done to Ezekiel Elliott by off-field circumstance than Darren McFadden. And nobody will be more individually affected on the field if Elliott is suspended.

AFC West 2017 predictions: Plenty stands between Raiders and divisional glory

The Raiders rightfully are favored to win their division for the first time in 15 years, but the Chiefs, Broncos and even Chargers will not make it easy. Here are our AFC West predictions for 2017.

The Raiders rightfully are favored to win their division for the first time in 15 years, but the Chiefs, Broncos and even Chargers will not make it easy. Here are our AFC West predictions for 2017.

AFC East 2017 predictions: Hopeless effort to topple Patriots enters Year 9

The question is not whether the Patriots will win their division again; it is whether they will do so with a perfect record. Here are our picks and predictions for the AFC East in 2017.

The question is not whether the Patriots will win their division again; it is whether they will do so with a perfect record. Here are our picks and predictions for the AFC East in 2017.

Redskins open training camp with Kirk Cousins playing in Dan Snyder’s trap

Many assume 2017 training camp will be Kirk Cousins’ last with the Redskins. That will not be the case if Dan Snyder makes yet another bull-headed football decision.

Many assume 2017 training camp will be Kirk Cousins’ last with the Redskins. That will not be the case if Dan Snyder makes yet another bull-headed football decision.

Panthers firing Dave Gettleman looks bad now, might look worse later

Dave Gettleman should have received a contract extension for his work as Panthers general manager. Instead, he was fired.

Dave Gettleman should have received a contract extension for his work as Panthers general manager. Instead, he was fired.

Ravens’ Justin Tucker makes 75-yard kick sound easy, wants field goal record

Baltimore kicker Justin Tucker wants a chance to prove his theory: For him, there isn’t much difference between a 75-yard field goal and a PAT.

Baltimore kicker Justin Tucker wants a chance to prove his theory: For him, there isn’t much difference between a 75-yard field goal and a PAT.