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He’s coming to town

You don’t say? In a completely expected development, NFL Media reported the Las Vegas Raiders will host Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza for an official Top 30 pre-draft visit in the two weeks. The Raiders are fully expected to select with the Heisman Trophy-winner with the No. 1 overall draft pick on April 23. So, this […]

Raiders free agency: About the backup quarterback

While the Las Vegas Raiders have addressed many holes on the roster, they have yet to do anything at the most important position on the field. Yes, the Raiders still need a quarterback. Of course, they are fully expected to address the position in a big way next month by taking Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza […]

Raiders free agency: About the backup quarrerback

While the Las Vegas Raiders have addressed many holes on the roster, they have yet to do anything at the most important position on the field. Yes, the Raiders still need a quarterback. Of course, they are fully expected to address the position in a big way next month by taking Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza […]

Raiders 2026 free agency: 5 things about Quay Walker

The Las Vegas Raiders have recently signed Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker. Let’s get to know Walker more: Forever connected to old friend: Walker was teammates with fellow new Las Vegas free-agent addition Nakobe Dean at Georgia. They won a National Championship in 2021, just before they were drafted. Walker and Dean were in […]

Klint Kubiak among early 2026 Coach of the Year betting favorites

The 2026 NFL regular season is still more than five months away from starting, but the oddsmakers are busy at work making some future bets available and that includes the 2026 NFL Coach of the Year odds. And new Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak has some steam going. According to our friends at […]

Wednesday open thread

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Raiders hiring quarterbacks coach after all

Klint Kubiak has called an aubible. Weeks after his first Las Vegas Raiders’ assistant coaching staff was assembled and announced, Kubiak has decided, to, indeed, have a quarterback coach on staff as NFL Media has reported Tuesday evening the team is hiring longtime NFL assistant Mike Sullivan in the role. Kubiak, a first-time head coach, […]

Raiders Reacts Survey: Should the Raiders draft a WR?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. 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 the NFL draft and entering with 10 picks […]

Raiders mock draft 2026: 7 rounds to build around Fernando Mendoza, Maxx Crosby

So… it’s been a fun offseason so far. Eh, Raiders fans? The Maxx Crosby trade that wasn’t, and the corresponding moves to improve the franchise, have put the Raiders in an interesting position they haven’t seen in a while. A team with exactly one winning record and one playoff berth in the last nine seasons […]

What could 2026 NFL draft prospect A.J. Haulcy bring to Las Vegas Raiders?

With free agency calming down, free safety is one of the biggest remaining needs on the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster. That will likely push the Raiders to use the 2026 NFL draft to address the position, and former LSU safety A.J. Haulcy should be a strong option for Las Vegas. As of March 19, NFL […]

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Raiders free agency 2026: Get to know Dareke Young

The Las Vegas Raiders signed wide receiver/special teamer Dareke Young recently. Let’s get to know Young: Size: 6-2, 224 pounds. NFL experience: Young has played four seasons for the Seattle Seahawks. He was mostly a special teamer as he returned kicks and was a gunner as well. He recovered a muffed in a four-point win […]

Raiders fans are thrilled Maxx Crosby is back with team

It’s been a wild ride for Las Vegas Raiders fans as they followed the crazy Maxx Crosby saga. In a matter of days, the superstar pass-rusher was headed to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for two first-round draft picks to the trade being called off because Crosby failed a physical. We asked our community members […]

Another reminder of how damn important drafting extremely well is

Las Vegas Raiders’ general manager John Spytek did his best to try to improve the roster by spending big in he early parts of free agents and that should help boost the roster. However, true substanial NFL roster building is done through the draft. It’s just the facts. NFL data analyst Steve Palazzolo recent drooped […]

Current feelings of squad?

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Why did Minnesota Vikings let Jalen Nailor leave in free agency?

The Las Vegas Raiders’ roster needed some extra talent at wide receiver heading into free agency, leading the Raiders to sign Jalen Nailor from the Minnesota Vikings to a three-year, $35 million contract. To get to know him better, Silver and Black Pride reached out to our friends at the Daily Norseman, and Christopher Gates […]

Raiders free agency 2026: 5 things about Kwity Paye

The Las Vegas Raiders signed pass-rusher Kwity Paye this offseason. Let’s get to know Paye more: Coming off slow season: Paye had just four sacks in 2025. It tied his lowest sack output since his rookie season in 2021. Paye has 30.5 sacks in five NFL seasons with his career high being 8.5 sacks in […]

Raiders free agency 2026: 5 things about Jalen Nailor

The Las Vegas Raiders signed wide receiver Jalen Nailor last week. Let’s get to know him better: This is his big opportunity: Nailor has started 16 games in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings. He had 29 catches for 444 yards in 2025, both career highs. He is expected to be a bigger part of […]

Tom Brady speaks about Maxx Crosby’s trade saga

Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady was in the spotlight this weekend and addressed the NFL’s almost trade. The failed trade in which the Raiders reportedly agreed to send Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens. During an appearance at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, Brady was asked by reporters about the attempt to trade Crosby. “You know, I love being […]

Monday open thread

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Tommy Eichenberg won’t get lost in Raiders’ shuffle

Earlier in the week, I explored how the Las Vegas Raiders are making a concerted effort to improve all three phases of the game this offseason — namely, special teams. The additions of kicker Matt Gay, wide receiver Dareke Young, fullback Connor Heyward, and linebacker Segun Olubi gives special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis a core […]

Tom Brady is focused on rebuilding the Las Vegas Raiders

When the Las Vegas Raiders added Tom Brady as a minority owner, it was expected that he would be involved in rebuilding the franchise. His work with the Raiders has been controversial, with Brady being in the booth last season, causing a media frenzy. The first-year results didn’t work out, with the Raiders landing the […]

Raider Nation is excited about the free agency class

With free agency entering its second week, most fans have turned back to the draft. As the slow period begins, the teams’ free-agent classes start to be graded as people look at which franchises have added to their rosters for improvement. The Las Vegas Raiders went to work on the first day with a plethora […]

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Cupboard isn’t bare for Raiders’ defensive boss Rob Leonard

I cannot tell a lie: Considering the shape of the Las Vegas Raiders roster when Rob Leonard was named the defensive coordinator for head coach Klint Kubiak in mid-February, the rookie defensive boss was behind the eight ball — big time. Then, a month later, just before the free agency legal tampering period kicked off, […]

Christian Wilkins reportedly eying return for 2026 season

Around this time two years ago, Christian Wilkins was the Las Vegas Raiders’ prized free agent signing, inking a four-year, $110 million contract. However, Wilkins’ time in Las Vegas was infamously short, participating in five games before a broken foot ended his 2024 campaign. That led to a disagreement over his rehab last summer, which, […]