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Raider Nation has faith the Raiders will fix the OL in free agency

The Las Vegas Raiders stay in the news this offseason, with the first overall pick and the drama surrounding Maxx Crosby. However, they started tampering with a bang by signing Tyler Linderbaum to a massive contract, helping the start to rebuild the offensive line. As time goes along and Free Agency officially starts Wednesday, the […]

Raiders free agency 2026: Defensive targets

The Las Vegas Raiders have made massive improvements in the 2026 NFL off-season inking receiver Jalen Nailor, center Tyler Linderbaum, linebackers Quay Walker, Nakobe Dean, and defensive lineman Kwity Paye to three year deals while also re-signing veteran cornerback Eric Stokes, EDGE Malcolm Koonce, and defensive tackle Thomas Booker. The Raiders have made two additional […]

What does Kwity Paye bring to Las Vegas Raiders?

The Las Vegas Raiders needed to add some defensive talent to the roster heading into NFL free agency and signed former Indianapolis Colts edge defender Kwity Paye to a three-year, $48 million contract. After being tabbed as his replacement when the signing was first announced, the 2021 first-round pick will be Maxx Crosby’s running mate. […]

Free agency doesn’t move needle on these Las Vegas Raiders’ draft needs

The Las Vegas Raiders’ Day 1 splurge in free agency began to get the all-important official posts for the organization’s social media channels on Wednesday. The NFL’s first league year began that day and all eyes are going to set on the Raiders confirming all the free agent signings and trades (the big nixed one […]

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Jalen Nailor could the hidden gem of free agency

The Las Vegas Raiders made the biggest splash of free agency by adding Tyler Linderbaum to the offensive line. The $27 million-per-year deal set a record for centers and signaled to the fan base that they were ready to spend big this offseason. With the second signing, the team announced, it didn’t hit as hard […]

Raiders fans fired up about start to free agency

It’s all about free agency this week, so naturally, we spent our Tuesday Community Question on how fans about the Las Vegas Raiders’ wild start to free agency. Naturally, they are fired up. Here are some of your responses: Sess It went about as well as vould be expected. We got our guy at C. […]

How Maxx Crosby development affects 2026 draft

The cancelled Maxx Crosby trade from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens affects many things with the team, including the upcoming NFL draft. The Raiders were going to get the No. 14 overall draft pick from the Ravens in the 2026 draft and a 2027 first-rounder as well. As a result, the Raiders, […]

Can Fernando Mendoza end this trend?

We all expect the Las Vegas Raiders to use the No. 1 overall draft pick next month on Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. The hope is the Heisman Trophy winner can finally give the Silver and Black some stability and be the long-term answer at the most important position on the field. There is no reason […]

Friday open thread

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Raiders 2026 roster: How wide receiver stack up

The Las Vegas Raiders have signed free-agent wide receiver Jalen Nailor of the Minnesota Vikings. Let’s take a look where the position stand as free agency starts.: New free agent added: Nailor, Dareke Young. Free agent who departed: None. Free agent who returned: None. Current free agents: Alex Bachman, Tyler Lockett. Traded for: None. Released: […]

Las Vegas Raiders sign fullback Connor Heyward in free agency

The Las Vegas Raiders have made another move in free agency, signing former Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Connor Heyward, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The contract is reportedly for two years and a max value of $5.5 million, with $2 million fully guaranteed. New head coach Klint Kubiak is known for having a fullback in […]

Running back options are drying up in free agency

The Las Vegas Raiders have been extremely active in free agency (on the first day) as they signed six free agents. They, however, still have some work to do to fil some holes. With the salary cap going to be tighter with the unexpected return of star defensive end Maxx Crosby, the Raiders may have […]

How do you feel about how Maxx Crosby trade ended up?

After a wild, long saga, it’s looking like there is clarity over the future of star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby and he will remain with the Las Vegas Raiders. Wednesday night, Crosby took to social media to state he is “a Raider.” While anything is still possible, it is a strong indication the player and the […]

Submit your Las Vegas Raiders free agency, NFL draft mailbag questions!

What a week for the Las Vegas Raiders. First, Maxx Crosby gets traded to the Baltimore Ravens, then John Spytek makes a few big signings during the early stages of free agency, and, all of a sudden, the Ravens are backing out of the Crosby trade. It feels like it’s impossible for the Raiders to […]

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Raiders must avoid this trend

The Las Vegas Raiders have kicked off the 2026 offseason by spending in free agency and it will continue. We will see how these deals work out, but the franchise most hope they have better success with high-ticket acquisitions than they did the past two offseason. In fact, the signings have been historically bad. According […]

Thursday open thread

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Maxx Crosby indicates return to Las Vegas Raiders

With the Baltimore Ravens pulling out of their trade with the Las Vegas Raiders for defensive end Maxx Crosby, there have been plenty of questions about what this means for Crosby’s future, particularly if he’ll be on the Raiders’ roster this season. To help ease concerns, the Pro Bowl pass-rusher made the post below on […]

What does free agent linebacker Quay Walker bring to Las Vegas Raiders?

The Las Vegas Raiders’ roster had a massive need at linebacker heading into 2026 NFL free agency, leading general manager John Spytek to sign Quay Walker from the Green Bay Packers to a three-year, $40.5 million contract. The 6-foot-4, 241-pound backer has always had impressive physical traits, running a 4.52-second 40-yard dash, 6.89 three-cone and […]

Raiders will have a change at guard

As, expected, the Las Vegas Raiders will have a new starting guard in 2026. Free agent Dylan Parham has reportedly agreed to terms with the New York Jets on a two-year, $20 million contract. While Parham could have returned to Las Vegas, it’s not a surprise both sides are mutually parting ways. Parham, a third-round […]

If Maxx Crosby stays, what does it mean moving forward?

As the dust settles from the stunning cancellation of the the Las Vegas Raiders trade of star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for two first-round picks, there have been some reports that he may stay with the Raiders. NFL Media said Crosby, who was back in the Raiders’ facility Wednesday to resume his […]

Las Vegas Raiders GM John Spytek doesn’t bargain shop

John Spytek wasn’t shopping at Ross or Goodwill this go-around. The Las Vegas Raiders general manager is steering the Silver & Black ship out of the storm and into better waters after a tumultuous 2025 campaign that saw the team finish 3-14 overall and securing the first overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft in […]

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