The Steelers will be without inside linebacker Elandon Roberts for Week 8 against the Cleveland Browns, as he was not elevated from the practice squad before the deadline. Roberts re‑joined Pittsburgh on Oct. 12 after a stint with the Raiders, but will miss another game despite a healthy linebacker corps (Patrick Queen, Payton Wilson, Carson Bruener, Cole Holcomb). The team promoted two wide receivers, Brandon Smith and Brandon Johnson, to cover injuries to Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, and a questionable Ben Skowronek. Steelers coach Mike McCarthy praised Roberts' veteran grit, but the lineup remains intact.
As the New York Jets prepare for their Week 8 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, Gang Green has received some tough injury news regarding one of their top defensive players. The Jets have announced they are placing defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat on injured reserve. According to a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Sweat is ...
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The Steelers promote wide receiver Brandon Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster for Week 8 against the Cleveland Browns, marking his third and final elevation this season. Johnson, 27, has seen limited action—three snaps vs. Tampa Bay and eight vs. New Orleans—and has yet to be targeted. Injuries keep starters Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson on IR, leaving backup Ben Skowronek questionable with a calf issue. The team also signs practice‑squad tight end Brandon Smith to the 53‑man roster. Johnson, an undrafted UCF alum, has 26 career receptions for 335 yards and five TDs across stints with Pittsburgh, the Broncos and the Raiders.
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The Raiders should lean heavily on blitzing to disrupt Geno Smith and the Jets’ offense in Week 8, argues Silver and Black Pride. Smith, a 70% completion veteran, still throws 21 sacks this season and falters under pressure. Las Vegas ranks fifth in total pressures (73) and third in pressure percentage (29.2%), but needs more aggressive blitzes to curb the Jets’ low‑ranking offense (27th in points, 23rd in yards). Defensive coordinator Rob Leonard, mentored by Vikings and Seahawks coaches, has already called 61 blitzes (tied 16th in the league). Targeting the run and pass with linebackers Quay Walker, Nakobe Dean and cornerback Taron Johnson could shake Smith’s confidence and stop the Raiders’ recent defensive lapses.
The Las Vegas Raiders, after a 3‑0 start and a recent four‑game skid, are under pressure over their quarterback hierarchy. Former NFL star Derek Carr appears on The Get Got Pod to back veteran Kirk Cousins, calling him the team’s captain and insisting he stay starter while the franchise remains in the playoff hunt. Rookie No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza, who showed flashes in his debut versus the Patriots, is slated for a gradual development plan, but coach Klint Kubiak says there’s no controversy yet. Cousins now faces a pivotal game to quiet critics as the Raiders balance present success with Mendoza’s future.
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Star pass rusher Maxx Crosby says he wants to stay with the Las Vegas Raiders, but interim GM John Spytek expects a flood of trade offers before the Nov. 10 deadline. After a 3‑0 start, the Raiders have dropped four straight games, prompting rival teams to inquire about the 29‑year‑old elite edge rusher. A previous deal with Baltimore fell through after a failed physical, and Crosby has since reaffirmed his commitment. Spytek may still consider cashing in for early‑round picks to rebuild around rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
The Jets move DT T’Vondre Sweat to injured reserve and add DT Payton Page to the active roster, reports Will Parkinson. Alongside the moves, OL Brant Banks and EDGE Quinton Bell are elevated for the Thursday night game against the Raiders. Sweat, the 2023 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and Outland Trophy winner, was a second‑round pick (38th overall, 2024) from Texas and entered 2026 on a four‑year, $9.55 million rookie deal after a trade for DE Jermaine Johnson. He logged five tackles in seven games this season.
The Los Angeles Rams’ 2026 rookie class has contributed virtually nothing, with five draft picks logging only six total games and just one offensive snap from tight end Max Klare. First‑round quarterback Ty Simpson hasn’t taken a snap, while defensive tackle Tim Keenan is now playing for the Raiders, and other picks like C.J. Daniels and Keagen Trost remain unused or injured. The article argues that GM Les Snead’s focus on future development left the team without immediate help, especially as the Rams face injuries and depth woes at tight end, receiver, and line. It urges the Rams to give rookies meaningful snaps, noting that other teams have found rookie contributors to boost Super Bowl runs.
The Las Vegas Raiders are set to activate WR Jack Bech from injured reserve for their Week 8 showdown with the New York Jets on Sunday. Bech, the 2025 second‑round pick, missed the past four games after a fractured forearm in Week 3 but has been practicing all week and is listed as questionable. He tallied five catches for 48 yards and a touchdown before the injury, including a score in the Raiders’ 27‑13 win over Miami. With the Raiders sitting 3‑4 after a four‑game skid and the Jets at 2‑5, Bech’s return adds a needed boost to a struggling receiving corps.
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The Las Vegas Raiders activate rookie WR Jack Bech from injured reserve on Oct. 31, 2026 after he heals from a broken forearm. The 23‑year‑old, a former four‑star LSU recruit who earned Second‑Team All‑Big 12 honors in 2024, has caught five passes for 48 yards and a touchdown in two games this season. The move coincides with the team placing DE Patrick Johnson on IR and promoting DT Tim Keenan and DE Cian Sloan from the practice squad. Bech was the No. 58 pick in the 2025 draft and signed a four‑year, $7.55 million rookie deal.
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Eight former Iowa State Cyclones saw action in Week 7 of the NFL, combining for 368 snaps across offense, defense and special teams. Notable performances include Xavier Hutchinson (Texans) with a TD catch, 17 receiving yards and three kickoff returns in the Giants’ 27‑21 OT loss, and Brock Purdy (49ers) throwing 27‑40 for 288 yards, one TD and two picks in a 29‑20 defeat to Atlanta. Darien Porter (Raiders) logged seven tackles on defense, while Domonique Orange (Vikings) started on the line in a 16‑10 win over Indianapolis. Injuries sidelined Breece Hall, Jake Hummel, David Montgomery, Jaylin Noel and Kene Nwangwu.
After a Week 7, 35‑21 loss to the Rams that left the Las Vegas Raiders at 3‑4, insider Tom Pelissero reports that pass‑rusher Max Crosby wants to stay in Las Vegas and isn’t pushing for a trade, despite lingering Cowboys interest and a looming November 10 deadline. The 29‑year‑old, who signed a three‑year, $106.5 million extension in 2025, previously fell out of a Ravens deal after a failed physical. Crosby voiced frustration over the skid but remains focused on a playoff push as the Raiders face the Jets in Week 8, putting GM John Spytek under pressure to decide his future.
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After the failed offseason trade that would have sent him to the Baltimore Ravens, Maxx Crosby has no interest in leaving the Las Vegas Raiders even though they will likely do their due diligence leading up to the Nov. 10 trade deadline.
With the NFL trade deadline looming on Nov. 10, Maxx Crosby remains committed to the Las Vegas Raiders, despite early 2026 trade buzz linking him to Dallas. Reports say Raiders GM John Spytek expects calls, keeping a blockbuster move possible, while Crosby’s three‑year, $106.5 million extension runs through 2029. The Cowboys, who pursued Crosby since March and recently acquired edge rusher Rashan Gary, have only 10 sacks in seven games (27th in the league). As both teams sit 3‑4, Dallas will host the Cardinals Sunday and face the Colts on Nov. 8—the final chance to reshuffle the pass rush before the deadline.
The Browns face a crucial two‑week window before the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 10, with the Colts already sellers and the Titans having moved DT Jeffrey Simmons. Cleveland’s remaining slate includes likely buyers like the Steelers (5‑2) and Giants (4‑2), potential sellers such as the Texans (2‑5) and Raiders (3‑4), and uncertain teams like the Saints and Falcons. The Week 17 matchup against the 2‑5 Colts could yield a low‑level target like Mo Allie‑Cox. The article breaks down which opponents are poised to buy, sell, or sit tight, helping fans gauge the Browns’ trade strategy.
The latest Las Vegas Raiders news roundup includes the final Week 8 injury report, Jonah Laulu being coveted on waivers, and a new practice squad addition.
The New York Jets (2-5) travel to Las Vegas to face the Raiders (3-4) on Sunday, a matchup that pits two struggling rebuilds against each other after the Raiders' 16-12 win in 2023. The Raiders now rely on 38‑year‑old Kirk Cousins, who leads the league with 16 TD passes but ranks 29th in red‑zone conversion, while rookie phenom Fernando Mendoza waits for his chance. Offensively, the line is anchored by $81 M center Tyler Linderbaum, yet still plagued by penalties and sack problems from left tackle Kolton Miller. Running back Ashton Jeanty tallies 640 scrimmage yards but ranks near the bottom in forced missed tackles. The preview breaks down each position as the teams fight to stay in contention.
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In the lead‑up to the Nov. 10 trade deadline, the Raiders’ mailbag debates whether to move star edge rusher Maxx Crosby, backup Jackson Powers‑Johnson, left tackle Kolton Miller, depth player Isaiah Palo‑Mao and veteran Kirk Cousins. The author backs a Crosby deal that nets at least a first‑ and second‑round pick, citing Jeffery Simmons’ recent trade as a benchmark, but says Crawford’s value likely keeps him in Las Vegas. Powers‑Johnson may fetch a late‑round pick, while Miller is vital for protecting rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza and shouldn’t be shipped now. Palo‑Mao could be waived for a seventh‑rounder, and Cousins should stay to mentor Mendoza. The piece weighs short‑term needs against long‑term draft capital.
The Silver And Black Pride blog predicts a Raiders win over the 2-5 New York Jets on Sunday, forecasting a 27-23 victory. Despite a four‑game losing streak, the Raiders have beaten weak opponents (3‑16 combined record) and face former Las Vegas quarterback Geno Smith. The author argues the Raiders are better than the Jets and urges fans to join the conversation on SB Nation.