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The Las Vegas Raiders youth movement: Generation- D
When Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek overhauled nearly his entire defensive corps with rookies, a statement was being made. The Raiders chose to focus on their own young group of talent and develop them in-house rather than keep overpaying free agents and hoping for the best. He definitely got some signs of promise […]
Raiders news: Is Maxx Crosby being slept on?
The NFL hasn’t seen Maxx Crosby for a while. They league hasn’t forgotten his greatness has it? Crosby was shelved at the end of last season because of a knee injury that required surgery in the offseason. After the famous nixed traded to the Baltimore Ravens, Crosby didn’t play in the preseason at all, but […]
Cian Slone, Greedy Vance, players who deserved to make Las Vegas Raiders’ 53-man roster
In my mailbag column after the NFL cutdown day, every year I get at least one question about which players I would have liked to see make the Las Vegas Raiders’ initial 53-man roster. So, I’m beating you all to the punch this time around! Of course, the Raiders can’t keep everyone, and the math […]
Thoughts on Kirk Cousins being Raiders Week 1 starting quarterback
The Las Vegas Raiders have named veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins the Week 1 starting quarterback over No. 1 overall pick, Fernando Mendoza. Let’s look at the key aspects of this decision: Not a surprise: This has been the expected outcome for months. The Raiders had a plan and this was it. That’s why Cousins, 38, […]
Raiders optimistic Ashton Jeanty will be ready to play in Week 1
While the Las Vegas Raiders’ big news of Wednesday was coach Klint Kubiak naming veteran Kirk Cousins the starting quarterback over No. 1 overall pick, Rookie Fernando Mendoza, there was other significant news offered by the coach that also affects the Week 1 season opener against Miami Dolphins on Sept 13. Asked if he is […]
Breaking news: Kirk Cousins is Week 1 starter
In what has been expected for months, Kirk Cousins will be the Las Vegas Raiders starting quarterback in Week 1 when they host the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium. New Las Vegas coach Klint Kubiak made the announcement Wednesday that Cousins and not rookie, No. 1 overall pick, Fernando Mendoza, will lead the team to […]
Raiders roster 2026: Get to know Darrell Luter
The Las Vegas Raiders claimed cornerback Darrell Luter on waivers recently. Let’s take a closer look at Luter: Size: 6-0, 190 pounds. NFL experience: Luter has spent his entire career with the San Francisco 49ers. He has played in 27 games spanning 2023-25 with three starts. He has no interceptions one pass defensed and one […]
Raiders news: Could Mike Washington be a dark horse award candidate?
The focus around the Las Vegas Raiders’ rookie class, clearly, has started with No. 1 overall pick, quarterback Fernando Mendoza. It makes sense because he plays the most important position on the field and he has a chance to be the face of the franchise. Yet, the excitement about the 2026 Raiders’ rookie class extends […]
Will be Ashton Jeanty be ready to play Week 1
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. In this week’s SB Nation Reacts we ask fans if Ashton Jeanty will be ready Week 1. Let us know your thoughts below. Sign up here […]
Raiders GM preaches development of young roster
Las Vegas Raiders’ general manager John Spytek and assistant GM Brian Stark addressed the media Tuesday afternoon to speak about the newly set 53-man roster for the 2026 season, which starts in 12 days. They set a clear theme — they know they have a young roster that will need time to develop, but they’re […]
Rob Leonard settling into new role as Las Vegas Raiders’ defensive coordinator
The Las Vegas Raiders are about to begin the 2026 regular season with almost a brand-new coaching staff. Pete Carroll is out and Klint Kubiak is in as head coach, and the majority of the rest of the staff is entering its first year in Las Vegas. However, Kubiak did keep one familiar face: Rob […]
Las Vegas Raiders 2026 season preview questions and answers
With training camp, the preseason and the NFL’s 53-man roster cutdown day in the rearview mirror, it’s time for a Las Vegas Raiders 2026 season preview! We’re going to kick things off with a question-and-answer session since I wasn’t able to do a mailbag last week. Apologies for not giving you all a heads-up; I […]
Raiders roster 2026: Get to know Foley Fatukasi
The Las Vegas Raiders signed veteran defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi as a free agent recently and he made the 53-man roster. Let’s take a closer look at Fatukasi: Size: 6-4, 318 pounds. NFL experience: Fatukasi, 31, is entering his ninth NFL season. He has played for the New York Jets, Jacksovnille Jaguars and Houston Texans, […]
What does Keyron Crawford injury mean?
The Las Vegas Raiders suffered a big blow when they were forced to put rookie, third-round pick, defensive end Keyron Crawford on season-ending injured reserve with a broken ankle. Crawford was injured in the final preseason game, last Thursday. The Auburn product had a sack shortly before being injured and was hurt on a play […]
Raiders news: Fernando Mendoza still a OROY favorite
Fernando Mendoza has been among the favorites to win the 2026 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award basically from the moment the Las Vegas Raiders made him the No. 1 overall pick in the April draft. And even though he may not begin the season as the starting quarterback, oddsmakers still believe in Mendoza. […]
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It’s a big day for Silver And Black Pride. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Raiders. You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we made some big changes to our community, including offering fewer ads and the addition […]
Why Fernando Mendoza should sit
The Las Vegas Raiders should stick to the plan in place with Fernando Mendoza. Kirk Cousins was brought in to start at quarterback and allow Mendoza to sit until he’s ready. Throughout the preseason, Mendoza has shown he is the real deal; he has also struggled with what he has around him. Pass protection hasn’t […]
Raiders claim 1 player on waivers, CB off roster
The Las Vegas Raiders could have claimed as many players they wanted after the cut-down day and would have gotten all of them because they have the top waiver priority in the league. They ended up claiming just one player, though — cornerback Darrell Luter. He was waived by the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. […]
2026 Las Vegas Raiders practice squad tracker: 16-player squad announced
The Las Vegas Raiders will likely begin to compile their 16-player practice squad later this afternoon after the waiver claim dust settles. This will be the first practice squad that first-time head coach Klint Kubiak has assembled, so it will be interesting to see who he and the coaching staff think has a potential future […]
5 takeaways from Las Vegas Raiders’ initial 53-man roster
With cutdown day in the books, the Las Vegas Raiders have their initial 53-man roster set. That gives us some information to develop a handful of takeaways and explore a few spots that could still be addressed via an early-season free-agent signing. WR depth is as bad as it gets This isn’t exactly an earth-shattering […]
Raiders fans are comfortable with Kirk Cousins starting
It wasn’t long ago when many Las Vegas Raiders fans were upset at the notion that veteran addition Kirk Cousins, and not prized No. 1 overall draft pick, Fernando Mendoza, would be the team’s starting quarterback to begin the season. Now, with Cousins expected to be the Week 1 (and perhaps for much longer) starter […]
Raiders News: Keyron Crawford will officially miss rookie season
The NFL’s cutdown day has come and gone, meaning the Las Vegas Raiders have their initial 53-man roster set. One player who isn’t on it is rookie third-round pick Keyron Crawford. Crawford was placed on injured reserve after suffering an ankle injury in the Raiders’ final preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers this past […]
Las Vegas Raiders Cut Day: 4 Biggest Surprises
The Las Vegas Raiders made it through cut day with an initial 53-man roster that makes sense. Nearly, 1200 men are losing out on either achieving their dream or proving to themselves that they can still hack it in this league. Once again, the Raiders made quality personnel moves and limited the head-scratcher to just […]
Raiders initial 53-man roster notes
The Las Vegas Raiders have set their initial 53-man roster. Here are some thoughts on the moves. It was no surprise the Raiders kept third-string quarterback Aidan O’Connell behind Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza. Coach Klint Kubiak said it was a real possibility. The only question was if the Raiders would trade O’Connell. Now, it […]
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