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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon Right off the bat, I’m sorry. What a boring pick. Go find a mock draft site, look up their latest first round mock, and they have Thieneman going to the Vikings at 18. Other than Fernando Mendoza to the Raiders, this has to be the most common pick for mock drafters. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly having a pre-draft visit with is Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch. Let’s take a closer look at Branch: Size: 5-9, 177 pounds. 2025 Stats:Second team SEC selection. He had 81 catches for 1,111 yards and six touchdowns. Career highlights: He played at USC in 2023-24. He was named the […]
The NFL has approved a potential succession plan for Las Vegas Raiders’ Mark Davis to sell the controlling amount of the franchise to minority owner Egon Durban There is no timeline and Davis has no plans to sell. This could be a decision made by Davis’ heirs. Let’s get to know Durban better: Who is […]
New Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins will be remembered as a solid player whose career spanned two decades. He, however, will also go down as one of the most successful players ever to life when it comes finances and contractual success. After his unique deal with the Raiders, which combines money from the Atlanta […]
Former Washington offensive coordinator Scott Turner has spent some of his time this offseason speaking on his experiences in the NFL. Turner had brief stints as an interim offensive coordinator during his time with the Carolina Panthers and Las Vegas Raiders, but he spent three years in Washington as a full-time coordinator. Becoming an NFL […]
Tuesday was a huge day for the future of the Las Vegas Raiders. It was so important, Tom Brady was in the house. The team released a photo of Brady, a part owner of the team, arriving at their Henderson, Nevada facility Tuesday. The Raiders began the offseason workout program Tuesday under new coach Klint […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is just over two weeks away and the three-day event starting on April 23 is the next milestone for the new-look Las Vegas Raiders. It’ll be general manager John Spytek’s second jaunt in the league’s annual event to build a roster to head coach Klint Kubiak’s liking and the Silver & […]
The Las Vegas Raiders traded for Bills cornerback Taron Johnson, who’s coming off back to back seasons with some regression, though a transition in the system for Buffalo could be as a result as well. Johnson, turns 30 in July, and the 5’11/192 pounder has been widely concerned as one of the better nickel cornerbacks […]
The Las Vegas Raiders Raiders are re-signing backup tight end Ian Thomas: Let’s take a look where the position stands at this point in the offseason: New free agent added: None. Free agent who departed: None. Free agent who returned: Ian Thomas. Current free agents: None. Traded for: None. Released: None. Returners: Brock Bowers, Michael […]