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We’ve spent a lot of time and word count exploring defensive tackle prospects in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft that fit the Las Vegas Raiders. And for good reason. With the Silver & Black adopting a 3-4 defensive front under new defensive coordinator Rob Leonard, the hours spent pouring over interior prospects is on the […]
The Las Vegas Raiders best defense this decade was in 2023. Led by Antoino Pierce and Patrick Graham, the Raiders finished 9th in points allowed, and one of the players who helped was cornerback Jack Jones. However, it fell apart the next season, and Jones was let go by the Raiders heading into 2025. He […]
The Las Vegas Raiders had their press conference with new quarterback Kirk Cousins. Cousins will be the spot starter for Fernando Mendoza, who is presumed to be the number one pick in the 2026 NFL draft. Cousins said during his interview with Good Morning Football that the two have already watched film together. At this […]
The Las Vegas Raiders have been busy bringing in prospects of 2026 NFL draft, it will be held April 23-25, for pre-draft visits to their Henderson, Nevada headquarters this month and will continue to do so. Here is a list of many of the players who have reportedly either visited or will visit with the […]
Turns out, the Las Vegas Raiders desire to land a veteran signal caller to serve as both starting quarterback and mentor to what’s expected to be QB wasn’t poppycock. Both general manager John Spytek and head coach Klint Kubiak spoke openly of the preference to have a veteran quarterback on the roster this offseason. And […]
Two weeks from today, the 2026 NFL draft will be wrapping up and we’ll be talking about a bunch of new players on the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster. We’re in crunch time for draft season and don’t have much time to waste, so let’s get to this week’s mailbag! Q: I think we’re in for […]
With the recent signing of Kirk Cousins and the expectation that Fernando Mendoza will be the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NFL draft, there’s been a lot of discussion about how the dynamic of the Las Vegas Raiders’ quarterback situation will function this season. On Thursday, former Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon weighed in on […]
There’s a breath of fresh air in the desert as the Las Vegas Raiders scooped up Klint Kubiak — one of the younger, more creative offensive minds in the NFL — to be the new head coach heading into 2026 and beyond. Kubiak’s ascension and arrival provide a bright light for the Silver & Black […]
The Las Vegas Raiders head into the 2026 NFL draft with a need for a true free safety, as the roster currently lacks someone who can patrol the backend of the defense and create turnovers. Luckily, there are a handful of quality options at the position in this year’s draft class, giving the Raiders a […]
The Las Vegas Raiders have been widely expected to add a nose tackle to the roster this offseason, and will likely turn to the 2026 NFL draft to fill the need after not signing someone during free agency. The good news is that the Raiders should have plenty of options as this year’s draft class […]
This is all about community and learning about each other. So, sometimes, our Tuesday Community Question branches out from the normal Las Vegas Raiders’ talk. This week was one of those examples as we wanted to know if Raiders’ fans follow baseball, just to get to know each other some more. Here are some of […]
Among the players Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly having a pre-draft visit with is Georgia State wide receiver Ted Hurst. Let’s take a closer look at Hurst: Size: 6-4, 206 pounds. 2025 Stats:First team All-Sun Belt Conference. He had 71 catches for 1,004 yards (14.1 yards per catch average) and six touchdowns. Career highlights: He […]
There has been some people assuming the Las Vegas Raiders will dedicate some premium draft picks this month on the offensive line. Yes, the Raiders offensive line needed upgrades and there could still be another starter needed after the team spent huge money on Tyler Linderbaum of the Baltimore Ravens in free agency, But the […]
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Former Oklahoma defensive tackle Gracen Halton told Sports Illustrated’s Justin Mello that he had a virtual 2026 NFL draft meeting with the Las Vegas Raiders, and it’s easy to see why the Raiders are interested in him. Las Vegas’ defense is switching to a 3-4 base scheme and could use some interior pass-rush help, while […]
The Raiders made the decision to let Daniel Carlson walk this off-season, and signed veteran kicker Matt Gay to replace him. Carlson, 31, a former 2x All-Pro completed a career low 22 of 27 field goals, for an 81.5% rate through his 2025 season including converting just 5 of eight 50+ yard attempts. Carlson had […]
Kirk Cousins is a member of the Las Vegas Raiders and fans are fired up about it. We asked our community members if they approved of the pairing and about 85 percent of our poll takers are happy with it. I get it. There’s really no downside to it. Cousins will be a good mentor […]
We are two weeks away from welcoming 10 new players to the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster with the first round of the 2026 NFL draft coming up in a couple of Thursdays. That being said, there should be plenty of trades on the table for John Spytek, so that number could increase or decrease by […]
An interesting draft story continued to develop this week that the Las Vegas Raiders will likely keep tabs of. The tough luck of Clemson standout cornerback Avieon Terrell continued. Monday, he held a private pro day after he was forced to sit out his school’s pro day because of an injury. However, on his first […]
It’s draft season and that means its also re-draft seasons. This week, SB Nation presented a 2021 re-draft. It’s been five years so the timing seems right. The Raiders, of course, don’t have found memories of the 2021 NFL draft. The combination of coach Jon Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock (which ended up being […]
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New Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins met with media members on Wednesday to discuss his signing with the club. Here are some hlights of the session: Cousins praised the Raiders’ coaching staff and said it was a big reason why he he signed with Las Vegas. Cousins with in Minnesota with new head coach […]
While ESPN leaves the breaking news to Adam Schefter (and Ian Rapoport after the company purchased NFL Network), Peter Schrager is also a well-respected insider in the industry. When it comes to the NFL draft, Schrager pens two mock drafts a year, and both are based on what he’s hearing around the league. The first […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Raiders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Las Vegas Raiders are getting ready for their press conference with new quarterback Kirk Cousins. […]
For what seems to be the first time, in a very very long time, the Raiders prioritized their linebacker core this off-season, and I don’t think it will stop without a quality linebacker in April. Las Vegas inked both former Georgia linebackers Quay Walker & Nakobe Dean to 3 year contract this off-season. Walker, the […]