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The candidates who’ll lead the Raiders in takeaways this season
Defensive coordinator Rob Leonard has plenty of work ahead of him in his initial season as play caller. And the Las Vegas Raiders’ 27-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals last Thursday in the Silver & Black’s preseason opener showcased the challenges that await Leonard. At the tail end of last month, I dove into one […]
Ashton Jeanty working to improve in passing game during Las Vegas Raiders’ training camp
What can get lost in Ashton Jeanty’s rookie season is that he was a productive pass-catcher out of the backfield, hauling in 55 catches for 346 yards and five touchdowns last year. All three of those figures were in the top 10 among running backs during the 2025 regular season, highlighted by his receiving touchdowns, […]
Jackson Powers-Johnson exits Las Vegas Raiders’ training camp practice with injury
According to ESPN’s Ryan McFadden, Las Vegas Raiders’ offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson exited Monday’s training camp practice with an apparent injury. McFadden noted that Powers-Johnson went down during the team’s red zone period and “quickly popped back up” before heading to the sideline and walking into the facility with a trainer once the period concluded. […]
Las Vegas Raiders training camp stars Hezekiah Masses, Malik Benson face significant tests in Houston Texans joint practices
If we’re picking early winners from Las Vegas Raiders training camp, rookies Hezekiah Masses and Malik Benson have to be at the top of the list. Both were day three picks but have been the talk of camp with how much they’ve exceeded expectations, setting themselves up to compete for starting spots or at least […]
Top 5 first-time Pro Bowl candidates on Las Vegas Raiders’ roster
While the Pro Bowl has lost its luster in recent years, the recognition still matters when it comes to contract negotiations and/or incentives. With training camp underway and the 2026 season right around the corner, let’s take a look at five players on the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster who could make their first appearance in […]
Silver Minings: Darien Porter’s confidence is growing year 2
The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Darien Porter in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Porter was a wide receiver-turned-cornerback who put together one of the best statistical seasons for a college cornerback. He was hoping to take those talents to the league. In 2025, there were flashes of his talent, but the up-and-downs […]
Monday open thread
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The candidates who’ll lead the Raiders in scoring this season
It was but a mere glimpse, but what an encouraging view of Klint Kubiak’s Las Vegas Raiders offense in the preseason opener, no? A mix of both efficiency and staples of the Kubiak scheme, the Silver & Black’s head coach and offensive play caller provided a window into what he’s cooking up this season in […]
Silver Minings: Raiders sign DT Folorunso Fatukasi
The Las Vegas Raiders lost their first preseason game of the season on Thursday Night. One of the reasons for the loss was the struggles to stop the run. In a move to add depth to the defensive tackle position, the Raiders looked to the free-agent market for help. They signed former Houston Texan Folorunso […]
Tre Tucker, Malik Benson as Raiders’ main return men is solid option
Klint Kubiak and Rob Leonard aren’t the only Las Vegas Raiders play callers meticulously pouring over training camp practices, accompanying film, and previous year’s game tape to make key decisions on starters and overall depth. While the jobs of the head coach (and primary offensive play caller) and the defensive coordinator, respectively, tend to garner […]
Raiders Mailbag: Can Fernando Mendoza win starting quarterback job in preseason?
I hope everyone enjoyed Fernando Mendoza’s debut during Thursday night’s preseason game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Arizona Cardinals, as Raiders football is finally back! Despite the loss, it was good to see a few guys start to separate themselves or close the gap on the depth chart. That also gives us some actual […]
Raiders News: Klint Kubiak names 3 undrafted free agent standouts in preseason against Arizona Cardinals
Part of what the NFL preseason is about is giving players on the roster bubble a chance to take center stage and make a name for themselves. That always includes several rookie undrafted free agents fighting to be one of the 53 men left standing at the end of training camp. The morning after the […]
Raiders fans aren’t sold on Hezekiah Masses starting Week 1
The Las Vegas Raiders lost their first preseason game and struggled in the secondary. They will be very young at the position, and there is competition for starting spots all over the field. One of the competitions is between Hezekiah Masses and Darien Porter. Porter was expected to start heading into the season, but Masses […]
Raiders’ rookie Treydan Stukes isn’t your run-of-the-mill safety
Announced as a safety when his name was called up at the podium of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders appear set to not pigeon hole second-round pick Treydan Stukes. This particular Arizona Wildcat played a wide array of roles in the secondary and as our Matt Holder explored at the tail end […]
Fernando Mendoza passes 1st test in Las Vegas Raiders’ preseason game against Arizona Cardinals
While the Las Vegas Raiders dropped their first preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals 27-14, there’s still a buzz in the Las Vegas air. That’s because quarterback/No. 1 pick of the 2026 NFL draft Fernando Mendoza had a strong Raiders debut, and it’s not like the final score matters in the big picture anyway. As […]
Fernando Mendoza likely to get some 1st-team reps
Thursday night, after his preseason debut, Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak called No. 1 overall pick, quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, an “ascending player.” Friday morning, Kubiak said the coaching staff is working on a plan to get Mendoza more practice reps with the first-team offense. He did note that it’s important that all of the […]
Raiders fans discuss value of attending preseason games
We are in the preseason-game portion of the 2026 Las Vegas Raiders season. So, we dedicated our Tuesday Community Question this week to the topic from a fan’s perspective. We asked our readers if they like attending Raiders’ preseason games are not. I see both sides of the discussion. I’ve been to preseason games and […]
Do Raiders have anyone worth giving contract extension now?
There has been an onslaught of players around the NFL getting contracts in recent weeks. It’s been nearly a daily occurrence. Does that mean the Las Vegas Raiders will soon join the extension signing party? Sure, it’s possible, but the Raiders really don’t have a lot of players who are entering the final year of […]
Raiders news: Las Vegas is expected to get off a fast start
The Las Vegas Raiders aren’t favored to win often in the 2026 NFL season, but theya re expected to have success ealry. According to our friends at FanDuel Sportsbook, the Raiders are 3.5 points favorites to beat the visiting Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium in Week 1 on September 13. Furthermore, According to Kalshi Sports, […]
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Fernando Mendoza makes some plays in Raiders’ preseason debut
The Las Vegas Raiders opened the 2026 NFL preseason Thursday night at home in a 27-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Here are some notes from game: Overall, it was a typical preseason game. There will ups and downs. The first-unit offense looked extremely sharp. Mendoza flashed as did Bech and Washington. The defnese? Well, […]
Raiders-Cardinals game thread
The Las Vegas Raiders host the Arizona Cardinals in their preseason opener on Thr8sday at 5 p.m. PT. Here is your game thread. Have at it.
5 Las Vegas Raiders’ rookies to keep tabs on in preseason game against Arizona Cardinals
Las Vegas Raiders football is finally back as they are set to have their first preseason game of the 2026 NFL season on Thursday against the Arizona Cardinals. Kickoff is at 5 p.m. PT. While Silver & Black Pride’s Bill Williamson noted a few players he’ll be keeping tabs on, including a few rookies, here […]
4 defensive areas of focus for Las Vegas Raiders preseason opener
Las Vegas Raiders open the 2026 preseason at home against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, August 13, 2026. While most of Raider Nation wants to focus on the offense, let’s actually take a look at some key spots on defense. During the offseason, the Raiders made multiple defensive free-agent acquisitions and drafted more defensive players […]
Submit your Las Vegas Raiders training camp mailbag questions!
The Las Vegas Raiders had their first training camp practice in Allegiant Stadium on Tuesday night, and Thursday night brings the Raiders’ first preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals. Get excited because football is back, baby! So, hit me with any training camp or preseason questions you have for this week’s mailbag. I’ll be writing […]
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