Latest news and updates about the Raiders
Free agency is steadily approaching, and the Las Vegas Raiders are scheduled to hit the market with over $91 million (second-most in the NFL) to improve the roster. That means new head coach Klint Kubiak can dive into his Rolodex of players that he’s worked with in the past, and potentially sign them to play […]
From Silver And Black Pride | about 12 hours ago | 0 reads
We’re beyond the Super Bowl but not quite to the start of the new league year so it’s a somewhat quiet time in the NFL. Let’s pass the time by talking about the Raiders. Where’s the most random place you’ve run into a Raiders player or coach, and who was it? I’ll start. While I’ve […]
From Silver And Black Pride | about 14 hours ago | 1 read
The 2026 NFL Combine is being held this week in Indianapolis. Let’s look at some key aspects for the team to focus on during the week: Fernando Mania: The Raiders, of course, will be a focal point of the combine because they own the No. 1 overall pick in the April draft. They are fully […]
From Silver And Black Pride | about 16 hours ago | 1 read
New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak still has a few more hires to make, but Kubiak is putting the final touches on his first coaching staff in Las Vegas, making another hire on Sunday. Mario Jeberaeel was announced as the Raiders’ new offensive run game coordinator, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Jeberaeel […]
From Silver And Black Pride | about 19 hours ago | 1 read
We’re in that slow period between the Super Bowl and the new league year where it sometimes feels like the NFL world has ground to a halt. And that makes it a perfect time to ask: Where in the world are our Silver & Black Pride readers? We don’t want or need your address or […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 1 day ago | 1 read
The Las Vegas Raiders front office and coaching staff are getting ready for the NFL combine next week. It is the first time they will get a chance to meet with all the top prospects and see them work out in person. This will be an opportunity for them to build their draft boards and […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 2 days ago | 0 reads
There was a time where “Speed Kills” was very much a Silver & Black thing. The launch codes provided by both Al Davis and Don Coryell meant the long-bomb aerial assault that bombarded the opposition into submission. As of late though, speed has killed in a different way: The Las Vegas Raiders offense faceplanting with […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 3 days ago | 0 reads
Role: Linebackers Coach Previous Role: Assistant Linebackers Coach Previous Team: Philadelphia Eagles Age: 34 Experience Williams logged 376 tackles, 27 TFL, 5 INT, and 10 PBU along with 3 sacks and 11 sacks in his four seasons with West Chester where upon graduating in 2014 he was hired as the Widener linebackers coach in 2016. […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 3 days ago | 0 reads
The trade rumors surrounding Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby continue to fly, and ESPN recently conducted an interesting exercise on the topic. With Raiders beat writer Ryan McFadden playing the role of general manager John Spytek, four other ESPN writers submitted trade offers for Crosby, using the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 3 days ago | 0 reads
Klint Kubiak’s arrival in the desert represents a paradigm shift — in more ways that one. First and foremost, by landing the former Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator as the new head coach, the Las Vegas Raiders displayed not only uncanny patience to wait for the opportunity to interview Kubiak (twice), but they landed the highly-regarded […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 3 days ago | 1 read
Silver and Black Pride is keeping tabs on the Las Vegas Raiders’ divisional rivals this offseason, previously diving into what to expect from the Los Angeles Chargers during free agency and the 2026 NFL draft. Next up are the Kansas City Chiefs, and Maurice Elston from our frenemies at Arrowhead Pride was kind enough to […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 4 days ago | 0 reads
Role: Defensive Line Coach Previous Role: Defensive Run Game Coordinator & OLB Coach Previous Team: Tennessee Titans Age: 39 The Raiders officially announced the return of DL coach Travis Smith, who returned to Las Vegas after roughly 5 years away from the franchise with the Chicago Bears and Tennessee Titans. Smith, who was slated to […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 4 days ago | 1 read
Travis Smith is no stranger to the Silver & Black. His NFL coaching career began with the Oakland variant in 2012 as a defensive assistant and continued on 10 years with his final season a 2021 campaign with the Las Vegas version. And after three seasons as the Chicago Bears defensive line coach (2022-24) and […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 4 days ago | 4 reads
Role: Wide Receivers Coach Previous Role: Wide Receivers Coach Previous Team: Pittsburgh Steelers Age: 49 The Raiders officially hired wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni on Wednesday, and the longtime NFL assistant will bring a long list of development, high end receivers, and NFL pedigree to the Raiders receiver room. The Raiders have three young receivers […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 5 days ago | 1 read
We’ve hit the free agency ranking period of the 2026 offseason, and The Athletic’s Daniel Popper released his Top 150 impending free agency. Popper’s list included three Las Vegas Raiders: cornerback Eric Stokes, guard Dylan Parham and defensive end Malcolm Koonce. Let’s see what he had to say about each of them. Eric Stokes Rank: […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 5 days ago | 0 reads
Philadelphia Eagles assistant linebackers/defensive quality control coach Ronell Williams is not returning for the 2026 season. The Las Vegas Raiders officially announced they’re hiring the Chester, Pennsylvania native as their new linebackers coach. Williams previously interviewed for a position on the Dallas Cowboys’ new defensive staff under former Eagles assistant Christian Parker earlier this offseason. […]
From Bleeding Green Nation | 5 days ago | 1 read
The Las Vegas Raiders have reportedly added Ronell Williams to their coaching staff as the linebackers coach, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Let’s get to know Williams a little more. Previous job: He was the Philadelphia Eagles’ assistant linebackers coach/defensive quality control coach for the last two seasons, previously serving as the Eagles’ nickelbacks coach […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 5 days ago | 3 reads
New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak has added someone to his coaching staff to work with 2025 first-round pick Ashton Jeanty, reportedly hiring Iowa running backs coach Omar Young to the same position in Las Vegas, per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz and David Eickholt. Let’s get to know Young better. Previous job: He […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 6 days ago | 2 reads
In just about two months, the Las Vegas Raiders will find out who their next franchise quarterback is. We all know at this point that Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza is the likely first overall pick, and that Mendoza will find his new home in Las Vegas with the Raiders. But beyond that, what does it all […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 6 days ago | 2 reads
To hear general manager John Spytek and head coach Klint Kubiak tell it, the Las Vegas Raiders are far away from consensus on the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Even if the general consensus is Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is going first to the Silver & Black in late April. Both […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 6 days ago | 0 reads
The NFL’s franchise tag window opened on Tuesday, and 2026 free agency is right around the corner. As a result, ESPN’s Matt Bowen released his Top 50 free agents and named the Las Vegas Raiders as “best fits” for three of them: cornerback Jaylen Watson, wide receiver Romeo Doubs and guard Zion Johnson. CB Jaylen […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 6 days ago | 1 read
Another piece of the Mike Tomlin coaching staff has found a new home, as former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni has been hired for the same position with the Las Vegas Raiders. Azzanni will not only be entering his tenth season in the NFL, but his 24th season as a wide receivers coach […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 6 days ago | 0 reads
New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak continues to fill out his first coaching staff, reportedly hiring Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni to the same position in Las Vegas, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Let’s get to know Azzanni some more. Previous job: He was the Steelers’ wide receivers coach under […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 6 days ago | 2 reads
The Las Vegas Raiders have a new head coach, officially hiring former Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak after the Super Bowl. This means the Raiders will shift toward the Kyle Shanahan-Sean McVay style of offense, featuring a wide-zone heavy rushing attack and a lot of play-action concepts off of that in the passing game, […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 6 days ago | 2 reads
Role: Defensive Pass Game Coordinator Previous Role: Defensive Pass Game Coordinator Previous Team: Las Vegas Raiders Age: 55 The Las Vegas Raiders made their second coaching move, retaining pass game coordinator Joe Woods under new defensive coordinator Rob Leonard. Woods, previously worked with head coach Klint Kubiak during their time together with the New Orleans […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 7 days ago | 2 reads