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-CFL WR May Have Stolen Raiders Roster Spot

    An unlikely wide receiver may have done enough in the preseason to earn a Las Vegas Raiders roster spot before the season.

  • Derek Carr Sends Strong Message on Antonio Pierce & Raiders

  • Raiders Urged to Cut QB Before Start of Season

  • Raiders Cut Ties With Rookie Wide Receiver

  • Raiders Predicted to Add Franchise QB Who Can ‘Carve Up a Defense’ in 2025

  • Raiders Sign 22-Year-Old Ex-Bills LB to Contract: Report

    The Las Vegas Raiders continue to add to their linebacker depth with this latest signing of a former Buffalo Bill.

  • Proposed Trade Has Raiders Land $38 Million Eagles All-Pro

  • Should Raiders Swing Trade for Cowboys QB Trey Lance?

  • Raiders Claim Recently Released Panthers Rookie

  • Raiders Announce Final Decision on Who Will Be Starting QB in Week 1

  • Raiders’ Antonio Pierce Calls out Gardner Minshew & Aidan O’Connell

    The Las Vegas Raiders head coach isn't thrilled with what he's seen from his two quarterbacks as he looks to name a starter.

  • Raiders Cut Ties With Young QB After Rough Preseason Game

  • Ex-Raiders Starter & Josh McDaniels Favorite Signs With Giants

  • Insider Floats Scenario Where Raiders Give Record-Breaking Deal to Dak Prescott

  • Davante Adams Sends Strong Message on Aidan O’Connell & Gardner Minshew

  • Raiders Urged to Trade Former 1st-Round Pick Before He Loses All Value

  • Raiders Bring Back Polarizing QB, Waive Fan Favorite WR

  • Controversial Ex-Raiders WR Signs Contract With Commanders

  • Former All-Pro WR Has Strong Take on Who Should Start for Raiders at QB

  • Raiders Pushed to Add Former 1st-Round Pick With 149-Career Starts

    The Las Vegas Raiders may need to consider adding more depth to the offensive line after their first preseason game.

  • Tom Brady Seen Wearing Raiders Gear for First Time in Public

  • Antonio Pierce Sends Strong Message on Raiders TE Brock Bowers

  • Antonio Pierce Has Eye-Opening Admission About Raiders Offense

  • Raiders Will Have Difficult Time Keeping Emerging Star Defender: Insider

  • Should Raiders Sign Free Agent Former Pro Bowl QB?

    The Las Vegas Raiders have an issue at quarterback and may need to consider their options if things don't improve.

  • Unheralded Vet WR Could Steal Raiders Roster Spot

  • Brandon Aiyuk’s Agent Spotted at Raiders Training Camp Amid Trade Rumors

  • Blockbuster Trade Proposal Has Raiders Deal $140 Million Star to Bills

  • Raiders Are Facing Major Issue Based on Training Camp Reports

  • Raiders Sign Intriguing Ex-Commanders WR, Waive Rookie DT

    The Las Vegas Raiders are adding another wide receiver to the roster but had to cut a defensive tackle to make room.