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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 stay in the news this offseason, with the first overall pick and […]
After finally taking care of Alec Pierce in free agency, the Colts added former Titans EDGE Arden Key. Originally drafted in the third round by the Oakland Raiders out of LSU, Key has solidified himself as a solid rotational pass rusher. The Colts are going to get him at a very reasonable price on a […]
Wednesday morning, hours after the stunning Maxx Crosby trade being called off with the Baltimore Ravens, there were several reports about the situation and expect more. While this still a developing story, NFL Media reported that Crosby is back in Las Vegas after failing his physical with the Ravens due to a recent knee injury. […]
Good morning Gang Green Nation! The big news of the day is that the New York Jets have a starting quarterback for 2026. The Jets traded a sixth round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for Geno Smith and a seventh round pick. Smith will return to where he started his NFL career. […]
In one of the craziest NFL offseason stories in memory, the Las Vegas Raiders trade of superstar pass-rusher Maxx Crosby is off with the Baltimore Ravens. It was supposed to official Wednesday afternoon. Let’s look at what it means:To answer that question, who the hell knows what it means? But this is for certain in […]
The Ravens stunned the NFL world by backing out of their agreement to send two first-round picks to the Raiders for star pass rusher Maxx Crosby. Here are the reactions from Baltimore Beatdown’s staff: This is an outright disaster. For the Raiders, for the Ravens, for, well, the entire NFL. Hundreds of millions of dollars […]
The NFL is in the middle of some extreme chaos. Tuesday evening brought a report that the Baltimore Ravens had pulled out of the Maxx Crosby trade that they agreed to with the Las Vegas Raiders. It was reported that Crosby did not pass his physical with the Ravens. Crosby was traded to Baltimore before […]
A relatively quiet final day before the start of the 2026 NFL league year has just exploded into life with one hell of a plot twist. Wednesday was expected to be the day that the Maxx Crosby trade from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens would officially process. The Ravens would have the […]
Well, folks, it’s time to remember that nothing is official in the NFL offseason until the first day of the new league year. It appears that the Baltimore Ravens will not be acquiring Maxx Crosby, who was traded from the Las Vegas Raiders for two first-round picks, because of a failed physical. As NFL Network’s […]
In an all-time stunning NFL story, the Baltimore Ravens have backed out of the Maxx Crosby trade, the Las Vegas Raiders announced. The Athletic reported that Crosby did not pass his physical with the Ravens on Tuesday. He had a knee surgery after the season, but, by all accounts, his was making progress and would […]
The biggest bombshell of NFL free agency is here, and it’s neither a signing nor a trade — rather, one that isn’t happening. In a late Tuesday statement, the Raiders announced that the Ravens had backed out of trade that would’ve sent two Baltimore first-round picks to Las Vegas in exchange for star edge rusher […]
After all the dust settled and the San Francisco 49ers signed Mike Evans, the deal was for one year, with $16.3 million in guarantees. The Niners have received positive reviews in the football community after signing Evans. The 49ers also brought in Vederian Lowe as a potential swing option. What’s in store for Tuesday? The 49ers […]
It’s a good thing that the Rams appear to have everything set for an official acquisition and extension for Trent McDuffie on Wednesday because the Raiders dropped a bombshell announcement on Tuesday: The Baltimore Ravens have “backed out” of their agreement to trade two first round picks for Maxx Crosby. The news has left the […]
Update: Crosby’s agent, CJ LaBoy, has released the following statement: Three days after sending two first-round picks to the Raiders in a blockbuster trade for Maxx Crosby, the Ravens are backing out of the deal. The Ravens will now get the No. 14 overall pick in April’s draft and their first-round pick in 2027 back. […]
When the Jets acquired Geno Smith from the Raiders, the immediate reaction from some corners of the internet was predictable: flashbacks to the ugly early years, the broken jaw, the struggles. But before you let nostalgia suck the life out of you, it’s worth honestly examining what actually happened in Las Vegas because the story […]
The Las Vegas Raiders went absolutely bonkers on Monday, the first day teams could agree to terms with free agents from other teams. Armed with the most salary-cap rom in the NFL, the Raiders used their muscle as they committed nearly $290 million in contracts, The agreed to terms to free agents Baltimore center Tyler […]
The Las Vegas Raiders ended up getting a little something for Geno Smith as they agreed to trade him to the New York Jets. The Jets will get Smith and a seventh-round pick and the Raiders will get a sixth-round pick. It’s the same trade the Raiders worked with the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night […]
The Ravens roster has undergone a flux of changes in the last five days. On Friday, the Ravens made the very uncharacteristic move of trading for Las Vegas Raiders EDGE Maxx Crosby, moving two first-round picks for the star from defender. Whether the moves are correlated or not, the Ravens were willing to let multiple […]
One of the moves the Las Vegas Raiders have made in free agency so far that hasn’t been universally loved by the fan base was the signing of kicker Matt Gay. That, of course, it very likely means the end of the eight-season run for the Raiders with Daniel Carlson as their kicker. Gay been […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers were very active to kickoff the opening day of legal tampering, the unofficial beginning of the new league year. In total, Pittsburgh made six moves, ranging from re-signings, free agent signings, and trades. In light of those moves, these are my grades for every one of them. CB Asante Samuel Re-signing Samuel […]
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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, […]
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 […]
There had been some speculation after Christian Parker was hired as the DC for the Cowboys that he would try to lure some of his former Eagles players to their NFC East rival, including Nakobe Dean. The linebacker ended up agreeing to sign with the Raiders at the start of the NFL’s legal tampering window, […]
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 […]