Austin Boyd
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Austin Boyd

Expertise:
NFL, NBA, Football, Basketball
Education:
UC Irvine
Location:
Las Vegas, Nevada

Experience

Austin Boyd covers the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Lakers for Heavy.com, where he first joined as a sports contributor in 2019.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, his featured work at Heavy includes live coverage from the NFL draft and Reese's Senior Bowl, interviews with NFL stars Darren Waller and Joe Montana, and a behind-the-scenes look at "The Shop."

Education

Austin Boyd holds a bachelor's degree in literary journalism from the University of California, Irvine, where he graduated in 2016.

Latest Articles From Austin Boyd

  • Ex-Raiders Free Agent Lineman Lands $3.75 Million Contract

    The former Las Vegas Raiders defender didn't last long in free agency before signing with the Minnesota Vikings.

  • Raiders WR Davante Adams Has Strong Words for Josh Jacobs

  • Gardner Minshew Reveals if He Was Promised Raiders Starting QB Job

  • Raiders Pushed to Trade for Dynamic 25-Year-Old QB Despite FA Moves

  • Gardner Minshew Sends Message on Raiders DE Maxx Crosby

  • Christian Wilkins Breaks Silence on Raiders Signing With Viral Message

    New Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins knew the perfect way to ingratiate himself to fans.

  • Dez Bryant Thinks Recently Cut Star WR Should Sign With Raiders

  • Former Raiders 1st-Round Pick Lands With 3rd Team

  • Former All-Pro QB Wanted to Join Raiders Before Signing Elsewhere: Insider

  • Raiders Strike Deal With Award-Winning TE to Replace Austin Hooper: Report

  • Raiders Cut Ties With Fan Favorite to Save $8 Million in Salary Cap

    The Las Vegas Raiders are moving on from a former Pro Bowler in an effort to make more salary cap space for free agency.

  • Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Shares Strong Reaction to Josh Jacobs News

  • Raiders Make Final Decision on $72 Million Free Agent Bust

  • Raiders Lose Homegrown Starter to $9.25 Million Contract: Report

  • Former Raiders QB Strikes Deal With Commanders: Report

  • Josh Jacobs Calls out Raiders After Signing Big Packers Contract

  • Raiders Land Pro Bowl QB on Multi-Year $25 Million Deal: Report

  • Raiders Lose Starting Defender to $21 Million Contract: Report

  • Raiders Lose Star RB Josh Jacobs to $48 Million Contract: Report

  • Raiders Set to Sign Star Free Agent to $110 Million Contract: Report

    The Las Vegas Raiders made a splash signing at the start of free agency by giving a star defesnive player a big contract.

  • Trade Proposal Has Raiders Add Extra 1st-Round Pick to Take QB

  • Brandon Aiyuk Tells Jayden Daniels Raiders Are Good Fit for Him

  • Raiders’ Tom Telesco Cuts Former Chargers 1st-Round Pick for 2nd Time

  • Raiders Re-Sign Key Player Before Start of Free Agency

  • Raiders Cut Ties With 38-Year-Old Vet Despite $2.6 Million Dead Cap Hit

    The Las Vegas Raiders are going to completely remake their quarterback room this offseason after cutting a veteran.

  • Ex-NFL Scout Predicts Former 1st-Round Pick QB to Sign With Raiders

  • Raiders to Meet With Big-Name Free Agent QB: Report

  • Maxx Crosby Has Strong Response to Backlash Over Antonio Pierce’s Comments

  • Chris Jones Has Cryptic Response to Raiders Rumors

  • Blockbuster Trade Prediction Has Raiders Deal 5 Picks for Star QB

    The Las Vegas Raiders could have an avenue to trade up for one of the top quarterback prospects if they're willing to pay.