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Excitement is still high surrounding the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2026 NFL draft class, but the Raiders’ roster still has a few holes. That’s one of our focuses for this week’s mailbag, as well as beginning to look ahead at the upcoming season. Q: What is the weakest link on the defense currently (position, not player), […]
The Las Vegas Raiders raised some eyebrows during free agency by signing former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor to a three-year, $35.03 million contract. Nearly $12 million a year is a hefty price tag for a wideout who has never had more than 30 catches and 450 yards in a single season. Granted, not […]
“Brock Bowers is WR1”. That’s the popular retort when the topic of the Las Vegas Raiders lacking a true top wide receiver when Klint Kubiaks offense is discussed. Bowers does provide the Silver & Black an elite, position-versatile playmaker at tight end. And it’s that hybrid nature of what the 23-year-old brings to the table […]
While the Las Vegas Raiders used the sixth overall selection on running back Ashton Jeanty last year, the offense headed into the 2026 NFL draft needing to find a complement for Jeanty in the backfield. General manager John Spytek found one in the fourth round, adding former Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr. to the […]
It’s May. The NFL season is coming up. Yet, still, it sees so far a away. This week, for our Tuesday Community Question, we asked our members what they want to see the Las Vegas Raiders do next. There are some, varied answers. Here are some of your responses: Adds99 Training training training – rawhide! […]
The NFL draft and the heavy-lifting period of free-agency is over and the Las Vegas Raiders have done a lot of work as they have begun their rebuild in earnest. Still, like every team, Las Vegas still has some holes to fill and some need areas. So, Raiders’ general manager John Spytek still has some […]
The Las Vegas Raiders seemingly got the biggest steal of the 2026 NFL draft, adding former Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy to the roster at the top of the fourth round. The first-round talent was expected to come off the board much earlier than he did, sliding due to concerns over the long-term health of his […]
The 2027 NFL Free Agency period will kick off on March 10th with the negotiation window starting the 7th. It’s a long time till we have to see some Raiders free agents make their move to another team, but for now it’s good to know what could be in the future for the Raiders extension […]
Mendoza mania is officially underway in Las Vegas, as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft, quarterback Fernando Mendoza, has completed his first few practices with the Las Vegas Raiders during rookie minicamp. Of course, there were nine other Raiders’ draft picks and a bunch of undrafted free agents on the field, too. […]
There are a lot of interesting storylines in the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2026 undrafted free-agent rookie class. Yet, one of the coolest is a reunion after five years between two new key Raiders’ veteran linebackers and a undrafted rookie play the position. Some may not realize it, by rookie signing Xavien Sorey has Raiders’ ties. […]
The Las Vegas Raiders, of course, opened the 2026 NFL draft by taking Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No.1 overall pick last month. Still, the team found a way to dedicate a lot of its draft to the defensive side of the ball to help first-year defensive coordinator Rob Leonard. A recent X post […]
With the 2026 NFL Draft behind 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 draft picks. That includes a deal made earlier this offseason that sent quarterback Geno Smith from […]
At the conclusion of the 2025 NFL season, four teams ended up with 3-14-0 records: the Tennessee Titans, New York Jets, Las Vegas Raiders, and the Arizona Cardinals. As a franchise, the Cardinals set a new team record for the most losses in a single season. When the NFL draft was slotted, the Raiders had […]
The Las Vegas Raiders had ample opportunity to bolster the wide receiver room this offseason. First came free agency in mid-March and the Silver & Black inked Jalen Nailor and Dareke Young. The pair of wide receiver additions did little to move the needle for many. So much so, we questioned should the Raiders add […]
The NFL Draft wrapped up a little under 2 weeks ago, and Las Vegas slotted in 10 rookies, plus a magnitude of undrafted rookies. It’s not too soon to start scouting for the 2027 NFL Draft, and while things will change drastically, the work in the buildings has already begun, and will only continue to […]
It’s May and the heavy lifting of the offseason is over, still the Las Vegas Raiders have some in-house still unsigned: Re-signed with Raiders as unrestricted free agents: Cornerback Eric Stokes, pass-rusher Malcolm Koonce, tight end Ian Thomas, Departed Raiders in free agency: Quarterback Kenny Pickett (Panthers), Stone Forsythe (Panthers), defensive back Lonnie Johnson (Dolphins), […]
Let’s look at the Las Vegas Raiders’ running back position after the draft. New free agent added: None. Free agent who departed: None. Free agent who returned: None, Current free agents: Zamir White, Raheem Mostert. Traded for: None. Free agent visit: Najee Harris. Released: None. Draft: Arkansas’ Mike Washington in fourth round (No. 122). Returners: […]
A pair of new Las Vegas Raiders defensive backs are long to win the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award. The Raiders took Arizona safety Treydan Stukes in the second round (No. 38) and they selected Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy with the first pick of the fourth round (No. 101). According to our friends […]
Let’s look at where the Las Vegas Raiders’ offensive line stands after the draft: Let’s take a look where the position stands: New free agent added: Center Tyler Linderbaum (Baltimore Ravens), guard Spencer Burford. Free agent who departed: Guard Dylan Parham (New York Jets), tackle Stone Forsythe (Carolina Panthers). Current free agents: None. Free agent […]
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While adding an edge defender wasn’t a pressing or immediate need for the Las Vegas Raiders, general manager John Spytek went with a “best player available” approach to the third round of the 2026 NFL draft, selecting former Auburn pass-rusher Keyron Crawford 67th overall. Crawford comes from a basketball background and didn’t start playing football […]
The Las Vegas Raiders are looking to build depth on their roster, and after selecting DB’s Treydan Stukes, Dalton Johnson, Hezekiah Massses, and Jermod McCoy along with defensive tackle Brandon Cleveland, and EDGE rusher Keyron Crawford. The Raiders have built more depth on their defense this off-season, and they’ll have a few undrafted free agents […]
The Las Vegas Raiders will have a new kicker for the first time since 2018 as they moved away from free agent Daniel Carlson. Early in free agency, the Raiders signed veteran Matt Gay with the idea of adding a young kicker for him to compete with in training camp. The Raiders identified that Gay […]
Let’s look at the Las Vegas Raiders’ wide receiver position after the draft. New free agent added: Jalen Nailor (Minnesota Vikings), Dareke Young (Seattle Seahawks). Free agent who departed: None. Free agent who returned: None, Current free agents: Tyler Lockett, Alex Bachman Traded for: None. Released: None. Draft: Oregon’s Malik Benson in sixth round (No. […]
The Las Vegas Raiders added depth to the secondary through the NFL draft. One of those draft picks was Treydan Stukes out of Arizona, who they picked in the second round to compete at the safety position. Stukes’ playmaking stands out in his college film, with four interceptions in 2026. With his teammate Dalton Johnson […]