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Let’s look at the Las Vegas Raiders’ cornerback position after the draft. New free agent added: None. Free agent who departed: Darnay Holmes (Atlanta Falcons). Free agent who returned: Eric Stokes on a three-year, $30 million deal. Current free agents: Kyu Blu Kelly Traded for: Taron Johnson from Buffalo Bills, who were going to release […]
The Las Vegas Raiders accomplished a lot as they selected 10 players in the 2026 NFL draft last weekend. Still, they do still have some potential needs before the start of the season. Let’s look at some: Defensive tackle: Yes, the Raiders drafted nose tackle Brandon Cleveland in the seventh round. Still, I’d like to […]
A special event is happening at the Las Vegas Raiders’ Henderson Nevada headquarters next week and it a perfect location and host. The inaugural Hispanic Football Hall of Fame will held its induction ceremony and honor Pro and college players of the year. The event will be held on May 5, which, of course, is […]
49ers reportedly sign veteran RB Sincere McCormick“McCormick’s only career regular-season production came in 2024 with the Raiders, when he appeared in five games. He totaled 183 rushing yards on 39 carries (4.7 yards per attempt) and added six receptions for 29 yards.” Breaking down 49ers’ undrafted rookies: Intriguing pass rusher, punter with a shot (paywall)“Kamara […]
It’d be way too easy to pick Fernando Mendoza as my favorite selection in the initial three rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Indiana quarterback fills a dire need at the most important position in the game and, with veteran Kirk Cousins inked in free agency, the Silver & Black are afforded the opportunity […]
Let’s look where the Las Vegas Raiders’ pass-rushers look after the draft: New free agent added: Kwity Paye. Free agent who departed: None. Free agent who returned: Malcolm Koonce. Current free agents: Released: None. Traded: Tyree Wilson (New Orleans Saints). Returners: Maxx Crosby, Koonce, Brennan Jackson, Charles Snowden. Draft: Keyron Crawford of Auburn in the […]
We may have jumped the shark when it comes to talking about reaches in the NFL Draft. For the 12th year in a row, the Raiders, Browns, and Giants “won” the draft. Perhaps 2026 is the year those drafts come to fruition in the win column. We shall see. When you watch the San Francisco […]
The end of the 2026 NFL draft marks the beginning of a new era for the Las Vegas Raiders, as the organization turns to No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza to get it back to its winning ways. But, as it’s been said plenty of times this offseason, the Raiders are looking at a multi-year […]
Here is a look at the Las Vegas Raiders’ safety position after the draft: New free agent added: None. Free agents who departed: Lonnie Johnson (Miami Dolphins). Current free agents: Terrel Edmunds. Free agent who re-signed: None. Returners: Jeremy Chinn, Isaiah Pola-Mao, Tristin McCullom Draft: The Raiders selected Arizona’s Tredyan Stukes with the No. 38 […]
Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news! The draft is complete, and now, the Saints will get one step closer to training camp. Saints sign UDFA DE Michael Heldman A potential UDFA gem. Saints-Raiders Trade Grades: Former Top-10 Pick Tyree Wilson Heads to New Orleans Let’s see how the Saints’ interesting […]
The Las Vegas Raiders completed their 2026 NFL draft after a long four-month process. Finally, the scouting department and front office got their chance to pick the players who could help the team for the future. Of course, it started with the drafting of their franchise quarterback, Fernando Mendoza. He will be the centerpiece of […]
The 2026 NFL draft is in the books, and the Las Vegas Raiders added 10 rookies to the roster during the draft. So, for the players who were already on the roster heading into this weekend, who benefited the most and who might be on the hot seat heading into training camp? Let’s dive into […]
The Las Vegas Raiders swung a trade for Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson around the start of the NFL league year. That trade wrapped up at the 2026 NFL Draft, so let’s take a look at the haul for both teams. Original trade terms for the Taron Johnson trade between the Bills and Raiders What […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Raiders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Las Vegas Raiders started a new era on Thursday night on day one of the […]
The Las Vegas Raiders started off day three with a bang. They traded up one spot to take one of the most surprising fallers in the NFL Draft. A player many considered the best cornerback in the draft, the Silver and Black took Jermod McCoy with the first pick of the fourth round. McCoy missed […]
Justin Joly and Brandon Cleveland had to wait a while to hear their names called during the NFL Draft, but finally found their landing spots on Saturday afternoon. Joly was taken by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round, at No. 152 overall. I was surprised he ended up falling that far into the field, […]
Indiana football landed its second No. 1 overall pick in program history when Fernando Mendoza had his name called by the Oakland Raiders Thursday night. Omar Cooper Jr. was also a first round selection, going No. 30 to the New York Jets. By Saturday night, a total of eight Hoosiers had been selected breaking the […]
With the 2026 NFL Draft weekend upon us, teams will introduce their latest rookie class to the league in hopes of having them become part of the next Super Bowl puzzle. The draft also means finalizing past trades that included future draft picks. That includes a deal made earlier this offseason that sent quarterback Geno […]
The Raiders rounded out their 2026 draft class, selecting NC state nose tackle Brandon Cleveland with the 229th overall selection. The Raiders had been searching for a nose tackle, and Cleveland provides that especially with their lack of true 0/1-Tech on the roster. A 2 year starter, and 2x All ACC selection, Cleveland should push […]
The Las Vegas Raiders’ 2026 draft is over. Here are some thoughts after Day 3: Raiders’ general manager John Spytek is not afraid to wheel and deal. He showed it as a rookie GM last year when he slid down twice in the second round. This year, he took a slight trade down in the […]
The 2026 NFL draft is officially in the books, and the Las Vegas Raiders added 10 rookies to the roster over the weekend. That should help kick-start the Raiders’ rebuild, which No. 1 overall pick and the team’s new quarterback Fernando Mendoza will be the face of. Mendoza also enters the 2026 season with the […]
The Raiders finally take a wide receiver, just a little farther down the board then people expected them too. The Raiders used the 195th overall pick, after trading down from 185th overall to select Oregon standout Malik Benson. The former Alabama, Florida State, and Oregon product adds a potential player that can work the slot, […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is here, which will close the books to some trades made over the years. Among those trades includes the Jakobi Meyers swap from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Original terms of the Jakobi Meyers trade between the Jaguars and Raiders What did the Raiders do with the pick […]
The Raiders selected Cal CB Hezekiah Masses with the 175th overall selection, adding another player to their secondary with Jermod McCoy, Treydan Stukes, and Dalton Johnson already being added to the Las Vegas secondary. The Raiders are clearly making it a priority to add to a secondary that lacked talent, depth, and youth. Masses provides […]
The 2026 NFL Draft will award compensatory picks to teams that lost top free agents from last year’s class. That includes the Las Vegas Raiders, who saw Robert Spillane sign a three-year, $33 million contract with the New England Patriots. Why did the Raiders get a compensatory pick for Robert Spillane? The Raiders received a […]