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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 […]
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The Las Vegas Raiders got ahead of NFL free agency, agreeing to a trade with the Buffalo Bills for cornerback Taron Johnson before he hit the open market. Johnson was scheduled to be released, but the Raiders clearly wanted him on the roster and didn’t take any chances. From a needs perspective, it makes sense […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The Las Vegas Raiders signed linebackers Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker in free agency. Let’s take a look where the position stand as free agency starts.: New free agent added: Nakobe Dean, Quay Walker Free agent who departed: Jamal Adams is signing with the New York Jets. Free agent who returned: None. Current free agents: […]
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The Las Vegas Raiders signed Indianapolis Colts pass-rusher Kwity Paye. Let’s take a look where the position stand as free agency starts.: New free agent added: Kwity Paye. Free agent who departed: None. Free agent who returned: Malcolm Koonce. Current free agents: Traded: Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens. Released: None. Returners: Tyree Wilson, Brennan […]
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In a wild sequence this afternoon, the Las Vegas Raiders secured three defensive starters. They agreed to terms with linebackers Nakobe Dean of the Philadelphia Eagles and Quay Walker of the Green Bay Packers. They also re-signed pass-rusher Malcolm Koonce. Earlier in the day, they signed Colts’ pass-rusher Kwity Paye and. they also re-signed cornerback […]
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As expected the Las Vegas Raiders have received a couple 2026 comp picks. They were awarded the picks in the fourth and fifth rounds. The fourth- round pick is No. 134 and the fifth-round pick is No. 175. The team now has 11 draft picks. The comp-pick formula is based off free agents lost and […]
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The Las Vegas Raiders have been extremely busy to start the legal-tampering period of free agency and they had now added a pass-rusher to help replace the traded Maxx Crosby. According to several reports the Raiders are signing Indianapolis Colts’ pass-rusher Kwity Paye. He is getting a three-year, $48 million deal from Las Vegas. Paye […]
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The Las Vegas Raiders made a huge splash in free agency, signing Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum to a record contract. Let’s look more into what the addition means: Perfect fit: Linderbaum was one of the top prizes on the open market, regardless of position, and there was a major reason why the Raiders’ targeted […]
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Moments after landing one of the prizes of free agency in the form of Baltimore center Tyler Linderbaum, the Las Vegas Raiders added to their wide receiver group, signing Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor. Nailor had been the third wide receiver for the Vikings. He will likely be a top of the rotation receiver […]
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The Las Vegas Raiders’ first splash in outside free agency was a huge one and a needed one. According to ESPN, the Raiders have signed Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum. He was one of the most sought after free agents available regardless of position. The Raiders paid a massive cost to land Linderbaum, who turns […]
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The Las Vegas Raiders are making moves at cornerback. Let’s take a look where the position stand as free agency starts.: New free agent added: None. Free agent who departed: None. Free agent who returned: Eric Stokes on a three-year, $30 million deal. Current free agents: Darnay Holmes Traded for: Taron Johnson from Buffalo Bills, […]
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The Las Vegas Raiders have struck early in the legal-tampering period of NFL free agency by keeping one of their few bright spots from the 2025 season. According to several reports, the Raiders have agreed to a three-year contract with starting cornerback Eric Stokes. It is a three-year, $30 million deal with $20 million in […]
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The Las Vegas Raiders have traded for veteran nickel cornerback Taron Johnson from the Buffalo Bills. They are sending the Bills a sixth-round pick and the Raiders get back a seventh-round pick for Johnson, who was being released. The Raiders are taking on his $8.6 million contract. Let’s get to know Johnson: Size: 5-11, 192 […]
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The Las Vegas Raiders are getting ready for the tampering period of free agency. They made the move to trade Maxx Crosby to spark off the offseason moves, and made another move on Sunday to add to the defense. Sunday Night, John Spytek added to the secondary by trading for Buffalo Bills slot cornerback Taron […]
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Late Sunday night, the Las Vegas Raiders reportedly acquired former All-Pro corner Taron Johnson and a 7th round selection from the Buffalo Bills for a 6th round selection. It’s unknown if the Raiders gave up the 180th or 183rd selection in the 6th round, while the Bills hold both the 220nd and 228th selections in […]
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This started out looking into Maxx Crosby going from a hands-in-the-dirt defensive end to a stand-up rush outside linebacker, but as we all now know, “The Condor” will no longer be in Silver & Black after the Las Vegas Raiders traded him to the Baltimore Ravens on Friday for two first-round draft picks. And the […]
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The 2027 NFL Free agent period kicks off Monday with the legal tampering period, and the new league year will officially start on Wednesday, the 11th. Compensatory picks are a large part of the NFL’s free agent equation essentially awarding teams for their losses in free agency. The Raiders are likely to be awarded a […]
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