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I’m channeling the 1970s rockstar in me and doing my best Alice Cooper impression by signing you all a non-auditory tune: “Schoooools out for summer!” It’s graduation season, and the Las Vegas Raiders concluded mandatory minicamp and their entire spring practice session this week. So, it’s finally summer, and we have some downtime before training […]
After the Las Vegas Raiders wrapped up their offseason program this week, Fernando Mendoza is still in the process of getting acclimated to all of the intricacies of head coach Klint Kubiak's offense.
Writer proposes 49ers trade package for Maxx Crosby“But the reality is the Raiders did try to trade Crosby this offseason,” Davenport wrote. “The trajectory of the franchise hasn’t changed since then—Vegas is a rebuilding team. And while this offer isn’t as good as Baltimore’s was, it’s not that far off—a first, a day 2 pick, […]
Andrew Janocko is the “fixer” for Klint Kubiak. While he won’t be calling plays — that responsibility will be in Kubiak’s capable hands, even as a first-time head coach — Janocko is a key element of the Las Vegas Raiders coaching staff. That may seem detrimental to Janocko’s title of offensive coordinator, however, the relationship […]
The Las Vegas Raiders enter the 2026 NFL season with more optimism than they’ve had in years. With Ashton Jeanty projected as one of the league’s most dangerous running backs, Brock Bowers commanding attention at tight end, and a revamped offensive line anchored by new center Tyler Linderbaum, defenses are going to have a lot […] The post 2 underrated Raiders sleepers who could break out in 2026 NFL season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
As I was filling out my 20-0 team, which I highly recommend to those that enjoy football history, I had the idea of doing one for the Raiders. Obviously, going 20-0 in the modern NFL is basically impossible, however what if there was a way to build an entire historical roster regardless of era & […]
Could the 49ers trade for Maxx Crosby? One proposed deal sends a first-round pick, Mykel Williams, and more to the Raiders for the star pass rusher.
Undrafted free agents, everyone talks about them, usually more so than most rookies drafted in rounds 5-7. Undrafted rookies have made waves in the NFL, they have certainly found opportunities to start, become All-Pro’s, and impact games heavily. The Raiders have heavily leaned on former undrafted free agents on the roster year after year. Up […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed former first-round linebacker Jamin Davis to a one-year deal last week. The former Commanders draft pick out of Kentucky spent 2025 with the Las Vegas Raiders, appearing in two games under then-defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, who now holds the same position in Pittsburgh. The Steelers aren’t done looking at former Raiders, […]
The Las Vegas Raiders’ uniform is the greatest in the NFL (and all of sports for that matter). So, fans love showing off their colors. For our Tuesday community question this week, we asked readers how many Raiders’ jerseys to they own. Here are some of your responses: Silvercreek1965 All black… 12, 13 & 21 […]
There is some skepticism about whether the San Francisco 49ers are done adding to their defense. One of the best pass rushers in the NFL was traded this offseason. But after Maxx Crosby failed his physical, he returned to the Las Vegas Raiders. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer said he loves the idea of the 49ers […]
The Las Vegas Raiders are on summer break after ending the offseason work with their mandatory minicamp and the team won’t assemble until late July for the start of training camp. We are three things to ponder during this quiet time: Health concerns: The big health questions are whether star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby, linebacker Nakobe […]
The Las Vegas Raiders are a worldwide brand so it’s fitting that their famous cheerleading squad is going global as well. The franchise announced this week their their cheerleaders, the Raiderettes, are going to commence an ambassador program in Australia. The Raiders are the first NFL team to launch an ambassador program abroad. The goal […]
It’s been about five years since Henry Ruggs III was involved in a car accident after driving under the influence after a night out in Las Vegas that left a victim and her dog dead. The former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver was initially sentenced to three to 10 years in prison. With it being […] The post Ex-Raiders WR Henry Ruggs denied parole in car accident case appeared first on ClutchPoints .
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ex-NFL player Henry Ruggs was denied parole nearly five years after killing a woman in a car crash in Las Vegas, the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners ruled Thursday.
Fernando Mendoza showed flashes during the Las Vegas Raiders‘ mandatory minicamp, connecting on a touchdown pass to Malik Benson and later hitting Dont’e Thornton on a 25-yarder while working with the third-team offense. That backed up his own belief that he’s improving every day since the start of OTAs. However, when Klint Kubiak was asked […] The post Klint Kubiak Puts Fernando Mendoza on Notice With Raiders Yet to Lock In Their First Overall Pick appeared first on EssentiallySports .
While highly-touted rookie cornerback Jermod McCoy has not been on the practice field lately, the Las Vegas Raiders expect that to change when the team returns from a summer break. Speaking to the media for the alst time before training camp starts late next month, new Las Vegas head coach Klint Kubiak said Thursday that […]
The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Fernando Mendoza first overall, but Klint Kubiak made clear that status guarantees nothing. The Raiders head coach issued a blunt challenge Thursday after mandatory minicamp. Mendoza enters the break as the prized rookie quarterback, yet the Raiders’ competition still includes Kirk Cousins and Aidan O’Connell. Kubiak wants daily progress before […] The post Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza put on notice by Klint Kubiak with blunt challenge appeared first on ClutchPoi...
While Jermod McCoy was considered one of the better cornerback prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, he fell to the fourth round due to injury issues. The Las Vegas Raiders are now hoping they just landed a steal. McCoy hasn’t been fully active during OTAs, still working his way towards full health. But during training […] The post Raiders’ Jermod McCoy injury update after draft fall brings best-case scenario appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Thursday marks the final day for the Las Vegas Raiders’ spring practices, as OTAs and rookie minicamp are already over and the final mandatory minicamp practice is scheduled for June 11. Then, it’s a quick summer break before training camp rolls around in mid-to-late July. The exact date for when the Raiders can report to […]
The Las Vegas Raiders’ 2026 schedule was recently released. It has given fans the chance to plan of they are going to any games this season. I highly recommend taking a road trip and to help you I am ranking their road games. I have covered games in all NFL cities (full disclosure: I haven’t […]
Mike Sando with the in-your-face slam dunk. Recently, former Denver Broncos’ offensive lineman Mark Schlereth posted on X that the Broncos have the best Mt. Rushmore of cornerbacks in NFL history. Yet, Sando, a longtime NFL reporter and a good friend of mine, came back a support of the Raiders’ history at the position and […]
Critics have pointed out a common theme in their criticism of the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason: the team’s revamped […]
It’s been a wild offseason for Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby, the craziest since he was drafted by the club almost a decade ago and had to go through the pre-draft process. Crosby’s offseason started a couple of weeks early, when the Raiders infamously decided to shut him down for the final two […]
The Las Vegas Raiders‘ schedule release video was meant to be a fun and light-hearted sketch featuring quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza. And for a while, it delivered exactly that, especially after Mendoza was given the nickname “The Nandolorian.” But fast forward to now, and that very term could end up sparking a legal […] The post Raiders’ Fernando Mendoza Makes Bold Business Move That Could Spark Legal Clash With Disney Over Star Wars Trademark appeared first on EssentiallyS...