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What are the chances that No. 1 overall pick becomes a good choice?
The Las Vegas Raiders, of course, own the No.1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft. Barring an unexpected change, the Raiders are expected to use the pick on Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Then, the team and its fan base will hope Mendoza turns out to be a quality NFL player. As Raiders’ fans know, […]
Raiders 2026 free agency: Meet Matt Gay
The Las Vegas Raiders are signing veteran kicker Matt Gay. Let’s get to know Gay: Size: 6-0, 232 pounds. NFL experience: Gay has been in the NFL for even seasons and he has bounced around. He has played for the Buccaneers, Rams, Colts, Commanders and 49ers. The 49ers signed him after he was released. He’s […]
Your early thoughts on free agency
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Las Vegas Raiders sign kicker Matt Gay in free agency to replace Daniel Carlson
The Las Vegas Raiders have signed kicker Matt Gay in free agency, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. With the Raiders’ kicker over the last eight seasons, Daniel Carlson, also set to hit the open market, this likely ends Carlson’s run with the organization. Gay has been kicking in the NFL for seven years, originally breaking […]
Raiders roster 2026: How linebackers stack up
The Las Vegas Raiders signed linebackers Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker in free agency. Let’s take a look where the position stand as free agency starts.: New free agent added: Nakobe Dean, Quay Walker Free agent who departed: Jamal Adams is signing with the New York Jets. Free agent who returned: None. Current free agents: […]
Raiders roster 2026: Where do their edge rushers stack up
The Las Vegas Raiders signed Indianapolis Colts pass-rusher Kwity Paye. Let’s take a look where the position stand as free agency starts.: New free agent added: Kwity Paye. Free agent who departed: None. Free agent who returned: Malcolm Koonce. Current free agents: Traded: Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens. Released: None. Returners: Tyree Wilson, Brennan […]
Raiders make 3 big defensive additions
In a wild sequence this afternoon, the Las Vegas Raiders secured three defensive starters. They agreed to terms with linebackers Nakobe Dean of the Philadelphia Eagles and Quay Walker of the Green Bay Packers. They also re-signed pass-rusher Malcolm Koonce. Earlier in the day, they signed Colts’ pass-rusher Kwity Paye and. they also re-signed cornerback […]
Raiders add 2 comp picks
As expected the Las Vegas Raiders have received a couple 2026 comp picks. They were awarded the picks in the fourth and fifth rounds. The fourth- round pick is No. 134 and the fifth-round pick is No. 175. The team now has 11 draft picks. The comp-pick formula is based off free agents lost and […]
Raiders add Maxx Crosby replacement
The Las Vegas Raiders have been extremely busy to start the legal-tampering period of free agency and they had now added a pass-rusher to help replace the traded Maxx Crosby. According to several reports the Raiders are signing Indianapolis Colts’ pass-rusher Kwity Paye. He is getting a three-year, $48 million deal from Las Vegas. Paye […]
Thoughts on Raiders signing Tyler Linderbaum
The Las Vegas Raiders made a huge splash in free agency, signing Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum to a record contract. Let’s look more into what the addition means: Perfect fit: Linderbaum was one of the top prizes on the open market, regardless of position, and there was a major reason why the Raiders’ targeted […]
Raiders add wide receiver
Moments after landing one of the prizes of free agency in the form of Baltimore center Tyler Linderbaum, the Las Vegas Raiders added to their wide receiver group, signing Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor. Nailor had been the third wide receiver for the Vikings. He will likely be a top of the rotation receiver […]
Raiders make massive splash to improve offensive line
The Las Vegas Raiders’ first splash in outside free agency was a huge one and a needed one. According to ESPN, the Raiders have signed Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum. He was one of the most sought after free agents available regardless of position. The Raiders paid a massive cost to land Linderbaum, who turns […]
Raiders free agency 2026: How cornerbacks stack up
The Las Vegas Raiders are making moves at cornerback. Let’s take a look where the position stand as free agency starts.: New free agent added: None. Free agent who departed: None. Free agent who returned: Eric Stokes on a three-year, $30 million deal. Current free agents: Darnay Holmes Traded for: Taron Johnson from Buffalo Bills, […]
Raiders re-sign key defensive back
The Las Vegas Raiders have struck early in the legal-tampering period of NFL free agency by keeping one of their few bright spots from the 2025 season. According to several reports, the Raiders have agreed to a three-year contract with starting cornerback Eric Stokes. It is a three-year, $30 million deal with $20 million in […]
Raiders 2026 roster: Get to know Taron Johnson
The Las Vegas Raiders have traded for veteran nickel cornerback Taron Johnson from the Buffalo Bills. They are sending the Bills a sixth-round pick and the Raiders get back a seventh-round pick for Johnson, who was being released. The Raiders are taking on his $8.6 million contract. Let’s get to know Johnson: Size: 5-11, 192 […]
Legal tampering opening day thread
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Las Vegas Raiders trade for CB Taron Johnson
The Las Vegas Raiders are getting ready for the tampering period of free agency. They made the move to trade Maxx Crosby to spark off the offseason moves, and made another move on Sunday to add to the defense. Sunday Night, John Spytek added to the secondary by trading for Buffalo Bills slot cornerback Taron […]
Taron Johnson’s impact on Las Vegas Raiders
Late Sunday night, the Las Vegas Raiders reportedly acquired former All-Pro corner Taron Johnson and a 7th round selection from the Buffalo Bills for a 6th round selection. It’s unknown if the Raiders gave up the 180th or 183rd selection in the 6th round, while the Bills hold both the 220nd and 228th selections in […]
How the linebackers operate in the Las Vegas Raiders’ new 3-4 defense
This started out looking into Maxx Crosby going from a hands-in-the-dirt defensive end to a stand-up rush outside linebacker, but as we all now know, “The Condor” will no longer be in Silver & Black after the Las Vegas Raiders traded him to the Baltimore Ravens on Friday for two first-round draft picks. And the […]
Las Vegas Raiders 2027 Compensatory Pick Values
The 2027 NFL Free agent period kicks off Monday with the legal tampering period, and the new league year will officially start on Wednesday, the 11th. Compensatory picks are a large part of the NFL’s free agent equation essentially awarding teams for their losses in free agency. The Raiders are likely to be awarded a […]
What will Raiders do at quarterback other than Fernando Mendoza?
It’s very likely the Las Vegas Raiders will draft Fernando Mendoza to make him their long-term starting quarterback. But the team will need more quarterbacks as well, especially considering Raiders general manager John Spytek recently suggested he may not want to start a rookie quarterback at the beginning of the season. So someone may be […]
Mailbag: What positions will Las Vegas Raiders be aggressive during free agency?
With NFL free agency officially beginning on Monday, plenty of Maxx Crosby trade rumors, the Las Vegas Raiders finalizing their coaching staff and making a few tweaks to the roster, we have a lot to go over for this week’s mailbag. As a side note, I tried to keep the focus here on free agency/the […]
Tyler Allgeier, Las Vegas Raiders’ top running back options in free agency
The Las Vegas Raiders are in an interesting spot when it comes to the running back position heading into NFL free agency. With last year’s first-round pick Ashton Jeanty on the roster, Las Vegas doesn’t need to sign a bell-cow back. However, new head coach Klint Kubiak is known for using a two-back system and […]
Maxx Crosby has heart-felt goodbye for Raider Nation
The Las Vegas Raiders’ offseason has had exciting moments so far, with the hiring of Klint Kubiak and having the number one pick in the draft. However, on Friday night, Raider Nation felt somber with the announcement that star edge rusher Maxx Crosby had been traded to the Baltimore Ravens. Crosby was beloved by Silver […]
Alec Ingold reunion makes sense for Las Vegas Raiders
On Friday, a report surfaced that the Miami Dolphins intended to release former Pro-Bowl & Raiders fullback Alec Ingold as a way to find cap relief. Ingold, originally signed with the Raiders as a UDFA following the 2019 NFL draft. The Raiders retained Ingold till after the 2021 season where the team announced they would […]