Latest news and updates about the Raiders
When you’re reading this, either the Free Safety Article has been published by now, or will be coming very soon, the following is an excerpt from the beginning part of that article, feel free to refresh or you can skip right to the main part: Isaiah Pola-Mao struggled in 2025, missing 19.7% of his tackles […]
On Thursday, the Las Vegas Raiders signed Kirk Cousins to an odd contract, with a bunch of fluff added to it, for him to be their bridge quarterback, presumably so that Fernando Mendoza doesn’t have to start all 17 games as a rookie in 2026. On paper, Cousins signed a five-year, $172 million deal, but […]
Especially with the Las Vegas Raiders shifting to a 3-4 base defense, nose tackle is one of the biggest needs on the roster heading into the 2026 NFL draft. The previous coaching staff focused on defensive tackles who are smaller and quicker to shoot gaps in even fronts, leaving new head coach Klint Kubiak and […]
Indiana quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza had his pro day workout on Wednesday, and Mendoza is three weeks away from officially joining the Las Vegas Raiders as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft. We’re officially entering crunch time for the draft with just three mailbags to go before the big […]
The Las Vegas Raiders have signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins. Here are some thoughts on the signing: Not a surprise: This was the expected outcome since Cousins became a free agent last month. He played for new Raiders’ head coach Klint Kubiak and offensive coordinator Andrew Janocko in Minnesota. They all know each other well […]
Yes, it’s still sinking in that Maxx Crosby is back with the Las Vegas Raiders. Of course, for four days, he was agreed upon to be part of the Baltimore Ravens, but they nixed the trade. Now, Crosby is back with the Raiders and it time to pour over some more of his awesome stats. […]
With just three short weeks remaining until the Las Vegas Raiders are on the clock with the first-overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, teams are beginning to wrap up their prospect meetings, cramming as much film time as they can, and narrowing down big boards to select the next members of their […]
The Las Vegas Raiders have a new mentor at quarterback and perhaps a Week 1 starter. The Raiders have signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins. This was an expected move since Cousins was released by the Atlanta Falcons. His agency announced it Thursday morning. New Las Vegas head coach Klint Kubiak was Cousins’ quarterbacks coach for […]
The Las Vegas Raiders are signing free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins. The team needed a veteran presence while all signs point to them drafting Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft. Cousins may have a chance to enter the season as Las Vegas’ starter and head coach Klint Kubiak suggested […]
Quarterbacks. In the NFL, if you have a good one, then you have a decent chance of posting a winning record, possibly winning a playoff game, and perhaps even a championship. If you don’t? Well, then you are the Arizona Cardinals, New York Jets, Las Vegas Raiders, or the Cleveland Browns. Cleveland has employed so […]
Recently I’ve worked on a string of draft prospect prospects that fit the Raiders, breaking down well mainly just the defensive tackles and “X” wide receivers. I’m going to continue this up till the draft starting with safeties, then we’ll work down to receiver, offensive tackle, EDGE rushers, cornerback, linebacker, and tight end in really […]
It felt like just a formality at this point, but expected No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza has crossed another checkpoint ahead of the 2026 NFL draft, completing Indiana’s Pro Day on Wednesday, April 1. Unsurprisingly, the NFL Network cameras caught Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek and head coach Klint Kubiak in the […]
A little less than a week ago, I wrote about the 2026 DT class and broke down some quality fits for the Las Vegas Raiders, and well I got about 20 players done with a lot more still to come. That first article is here in case you missed any. I also broke down what […]
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 at Indiana’s pro day to watch the future number one pick, […]
John Spytek’s second foray in the NFL Draft is later this month and in this go-around, the Las Vegas Raiders general manager is building a roster for a brand new head coach — Klint Kubiak. With a creative offensive mind as the lead man, Spytek and his personnel department have 10 draft picks heading into […]
We often pass along betting odds when it is relevant to the upcoming Las Vegas Raiders’ season. This one may really be relevant. Of course, EVERYONE is expecting Raiders’ star defensive end Maxx Crosby to have a monster season in 2026 as he will be out to prove he is healthy after the shocking decision […]
We know what the majority ownership of the Las Vegas Raiders will look like after the Davis family. At the NFL owners meetings Tuesday, team owners voted to pass a Raiders’ ownership succession plan from the Davis family to current minority team owner Egon Durban. Raiders owner Mark Davis, who inherited the franchise when his […]
The Las Vegas Raiders have Tre Tucker, who is coming off a rather successful 2025 season and has continued to develop each season he’s been in the NFL. Additionally, the Raiders also have 2nd year second rounder Jack Bech who should slide into a versatile role working as a slot and Z receiver. In addition, […]
Wide receiver is one of the weakest positions on the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster heading into the 2026 NFL draft. So, it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that the Raiders recently completed a Top 30 pre-draft visit with former Texas A&M wideout KC Concepcion, according to ESPN’s Ryan McFadden. Also, it makes even […]
Barring a stunning turn of events, Fernando Mendoza is going to be the No. 1 overall draft pick by the Las Vegas Raiders. There’s really been no mystery involved. The Raiders badly need a quarterback and the Heisman Trophy winner from Indianan is the only quarterback worthy of being a top pick. So, Mendoza has […]
New Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak met with media members at the NFL Owners meeting Tuesday morning. Here are some highlights of the session: Kubiak recalled his reaction when Raiders’ general manager John Spytek told him the Maxx Crosby trade with the Baltimore Ravens was nixed. Kubiak said he smiled and “our team just […]
The Las Vegas Raiders’ have worked hard this offseason to improve a dismal roster to turnaround a 3-14 team that earned the No. 1 overall draft pick in 02226 an that was very much the worst team in the NFL in 20225. In addition to the new talent, the good news for new Las Vegas […]
When you read the names of Las Vegas Raiders free agent signings, Dareke Young likely isn’t the one that stands out. The former 7th rounder from Lenoir-Rhyne. Young, just 26 years old and 6’3, 215-pounds will turn 27 in July, and he’s poised for a potential headline season for Las Vegas in 2026. He’s hauled […]
Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana Last year, the Raiders tried to take the stalest parts of the early 2020s Seahawks and recreate that milquetoast magic in Las Vegas. Like a Cirque du Soleil show acted out by the elderly in hospice, it performed worse than expected. Current GM and possibly sentient A.I. John Spytek pushed a […]
The Las Vegas Raiders hired Klint Kubiak this offseason to help renovate the offense. He is known around the league as a premier play-caller, and it was on full display during the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl run. Now he has the chance to help transform one of the worst offenses in the league over the […]