COSTA MESA, Calif. -- The Las Vegas Raiders open the 2024 NFL regular season at the Los Angeles Chargers on Sept. 8 at SoFi Stadium.
Antonio Pierce had the interim coach tag removed after leading the Raiders to a 5-4 finish and reinvigorating the locker room and culture. The defense responded to the former NFL linebacker assuming the mantle, as Las Vegas held opponents to a league-low 16.0 points per game and scored a league-high four defensive TDs after Pierce took over in Week 9.
Three-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby is the new face of the franchise and will be bolstered by free-agent signee Christian Wilkins, a premier pass-rushing D-tackle.
At quarterback, either second-year returner Aidan O'Connell or veteran Gardner Minshew will have to make sure three-time first-team All-Pro receiver Davante Adams stays happy.
Here is a 53-man roster projection as the Raiders open training camp:
QUARTERBACKS (3): Gardner Minshew, Aidan O'Connell, Anthony Brown Jr.