Broncos Broncos QB Bo Nix is entering the third year of his career after leading Denver to the AFC Championship. Nix compared his mentality to his rookie campaign, saying he’s now trying to make big plays and has more confidence. “Year 1, I’m trying to just not mess up for the team,” Nix said, via […]
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When Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak was asked his opnions on his wide receiver room, he didn’t shy away from it. Klint’s keeping it real Kubiak addressed the question head-on and with candor, and for a man who doesn’t say much, that speaks volumes. He appears to be realizing he must find a […]
Dolphins Dolphins released DB Nick McCloud. Dolphins reverted DT James Ester to injured reserve after he cleared waivers. Dolphins waived DE Mason Reiger from injured reserve with an injury settlement. Eagles Eagles reverted WR Johnny Wilson to injured reserve after he cleared waivers. Raiders Raiders placed DB Chigozie Anusiem on injured reserve. Rams Rams waived […]
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Fernando Mendoza didn’t have his best performance against the Houston Texans on Thursday, but...
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While the conversation around the Las Vegas Raiders is about who will start at quarterback between Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza, the team will be down a player after the 22-20 preseason win over the Houston Texans on Thursday. With the Raiders preparing for Week 1 of the 2026 season, the latest injury update on […]
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Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Rob Leonard deserves credit after the team improved its pass rush and run defense during the second preseason game.
The Raiders announced on Saturday that they have placed CB Chigozie Anusiem on injured reserve. Anusiem was carted off with a knee injury in Thursday’s preseason game. Anusiem, 25, signed on with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent out of Colorado State following the 2024 NFL Draft. He was waived coming out of the preseason […]
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While the Klint Kubiak era is indeed in its infancy, the Las Vegas Raiders are in mid-season form in one particular aspect: Penalties. After engaging in two of the three preseasons games, Kubiak’s desert marauders racked up 17 infractions to the tune of 158 yards. The Silver & Black’s most recent outing — a 22-20 […]
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is looking for reliable help at wide receiver. He could find it on the trade market ahead of roster cuts.
It’s been more than two decades since the Raiders were consistent Super Bowl contenders...
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The Day After the Day After…when the raw, immediate emotions from the aftermath of a game diminish into the realm of clarity and the proverbial (or literal) hangover no longer haunts the mind. With that, some thoughts about Week 2 of the preseason: Another Reminder About Perspective: What transpires in preseason games, in most cases, […]
The Raiders still haven't named their 2026 starting quarterback, and Klint Kubiak's latest comments suggest the battle between Kirk Cousins and No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza is far from over.
The Las Vegas Raiders still have no answer at quarterback, and Klint Kubiak is making sure nobody gets comfortable before the 2026 season begins. The Raiders entered the offseason with a fascinating QB situation.
On one side is Kirk Cousins , a proven veteran who signed a five-year, $172 million cont...
We’re about ready to put a bow on the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2026 training camp and preseason, which means the regular season is right around the corner! Get excited, but we also have one more preseason game and the NFL’s cutdown day coming next week. So, this week’s mailbag will have a heavy emphasis on […]
Big Las Vegas Raiders FA signing Jalen Nailor is clearly not being promised anything, as he didn't sit with the rest of the assumed starters in preseason Week 2.
Sitting a top-pick quarterback like Fernando Mendoza is appealing for people with control issues. But that doesn't make it a good idea.
The Las Vegas Raiders may leave the preseason with too many useful running backs and not enough spots. Promising UDFA Roman Hemby could be the odd man out.
In the Las Vegas Raiders’ second preseason game, the first overall pick in this year’s draft, quarterback Fernando Mendoza, got his first NFL start. For the rookie QB, the night ended with zero touchdowns and one pick-six. “A pick-six is probably one of the worst things that can happen to you as a rookie,” former […]
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Everything that Las Vegas Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza said in his press conference after an up-and-down preseason showing against the Houston Texans.
Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza completed eight of 15 passes for 86 yards, no touchdowns and an interception against the Houston Texans in his second preseason game. While plenty of people have their opinions on Mendoza’s performance, the only one that really matters is head coach Klint Kubiak’s. After taking some time to […]
The Las Vegas Raiders' preseason win over the Houston Texans was actually significant, even though most would chalk it up to a meaningless exhibition result.
Mike Tomlin leaving the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason led to a lot of change, including to their defensive scheme. Tomlin had his fingerprints all over that unit. Now, new Steelers defensive coordinator Patrick Graham is in charge of that group. Elandon Roberts played on Graham’s defense last year with the Las Vegas Raiders, and he […]
The Jon Gruden trade still stings for the Las Vegas Raiders fans, but it wasn’t a decision Al Davis made lightly. In 2002, Davis shipped his head coach to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for four draft picks and $8 million, only to watch Gruden lead the Buccaneers past his own Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII. […]
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Everything that Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said in his press conferences after beating the Houston Texans in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason.
Las Vegas Raiders fan favorite kicker Kansei Matsuzawa, The Tokyo Toe, is bound to be released by the team after yet another poor preseason showing.
Two-thirds of the Las Vegas Raiders’ preseason is over after the 22-20 win against the Houston Texans on Thursday night, which means training camp is winding down and the position battles are nearing an end. With that in mind, let’s dive into this week’s winners and losers. WINNER: Treydan Stukes A lot was made about […]