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Could Las Vegas Raiders use Darien Porter or Hezekiah Masses at nickelback?
The Las Vegas Raiders have a problem at the cornerback position during training camp, but it’s a good problem to have… Rookie fifth-round pick Hezekiah Masses has been generating plenty of buzz and is, surprisingly, expected to compete with second-year pro Darien Porter for the starting spot opposite Eric Stokes in free agency. That’s on […]
Raiders fans think Dont’e Thornton in danger of being cut
Recently, our Matt Holder wrote about five Las Vegas Raiders who could be surprise cuts this summer. Matt listed these players as his candidates to be potentially let go by Las Vegas after the preseason and training camp: We ran a poll, asking readers to give up the player they think had the biggest chance […]
Raiders fans believe Ashton Jeanty will be a top running back
Last month, ESPN asked NFL types to rank their top 10 running backs going into the 2026 season. Ashton Jeanty, the Las Vegas Raiders’ first-round draft pick last year, did not make the list. He did, however, get some votes. We asked our readers in a FEED post if fans think Jeanty will take a […]
What’s next for Raiders and Ashton Jeanty?
The exact nature and timeline for Ashton Jeanty’s recovery from a Sunday practice injury will still develop, however, it appears the Las Vegas Raiders’ standout second-year starting running back has avoided a major injury. ESPN reported Sunday night that it appears Jeanty has a sprained ankle and it is not considered to be a long-term […]
Raiders News: Mike Washington Jr. will be the next man up
The Las Vegas Raiders got bad news on Sunday when their star running back went down. Former sixth overall pick Ashton Jeanty landed awkwardly during Sunday’s practice and had to be helped off the field. It was reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter that it was diagnosed as a sprained ankle. John Spytek has prepared the […]
Monday open thread
NOTE: This is the final daily open thread post. The Feed will be the primary place to chat. However, WE WILL STILL HAVE OPEN THREADS ON GAME DAYS AS A PRIMARY PLACE FOR CONVERSATION. We will also continue Tuesday questions posts. Head to the comments section to share your thoughts and join the conversation. You […]
Raiders news: Ashton Jeanty avoids major injury
The Las Vegas Raiders have been relatively unscathed through training camp and the preseason this summer, yet, Sunday, exactly three weeks before they start the regular season the team may have been delivered a major blow as second-year starting running back Ashton Jeanty had to leave practice with an injury to his right leg. According […]
5 Las Vegas Raiders players who stepped up against the Texans
There is only one cut day in the NFL now, but with two weeks of preseason action in the books some players have began to establish themselves. Aidan O’Connnell It took O’Connell three possessions, 23 plays, 195 yards, two touchdowns and 10:29 to turn the game around. The former 4th-round pick set the Raiders highest […]
The Year 2 bar for Raiders wide receiver Don’te Thornton Jr.
Over the course of the “Year 2 bar” series for the Las Vegas Raiders 2025 NFL Draft picks, we’ve explored what kind of impact to expect from the second-year players. For Dont’e Thornton Jr. — the Tennessee wide receiver the Silver & Black took in the fourth round (108th overall) in last year’s draft — […]
Raiders news: Chigozie Anusiem placed on reserve/injured list
The Las Vegas Raiders have been healthy for most of the offseason. While there a few players experiencing bumps and bruises nothing serious has hit the roster. That changed on Thursday when a young cornerback went down. Chigozie Anusiem was injured on Thursday against the Houston Texans. The team announced on Saturday that he will […]
Raiders fans are confident in DC Rob Leonard
The Las Vegas Raiders were late to pick their head coach, which left them at a disadvantage when it comes to picking coordinators. Klint Kubiak decided to take a chance on young defensive line coach Rob Leonard, who doesn’t have much coordinator experience. Leonard is hoping to make his mark on the league and build […]
Klint Kubiak calls out Raiders’ underperforming wide receivers
When Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak was asked his opnions on his wide receiver room, he didn’t shy away from it. Klint’s keeping it real Kubiak addressed the question head-on and with candor, and for a man who doesn’t say much, that speaks volumes. He appears to be realizing he must find a […]
Raiders’ penalties, tackling woes remain prime areas of opportunity
While the Klint Kubiak era is indeed in its infancy, the Las Vegas Raiders are in mid-season form in one particular aspect: Penalties. After engaging in two of the three preseasons games, Kubiak’s desert marauders racked up 17 infractions to the tune of 158 yards. The Silver & Black’s most recent outing — a 22-20 […]
Raiders Mailbag: With several young, promising defensive backs, who gets left off 53-man roster on cutdown day?
We’re about ready to put a bow on the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2026 training camp and preseason, which means the regular season is right around the corner! Get excited, but we also have one more preseason game and the NFL’s cutdown day coming next week. So, this week’s mailbag will have a heavy emphasis on […]
Raiders News: Klint Kubiak shares thoughts on Fernando Mendoza’s performance against Houston Texans
Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza completed eight of 15 passes for 86 yards, no touchdowns and an interception against the Houston Texans in his second preseason game. While plenty of people have their opinions on Mendoza’s performance, the only one that really matters is head coach Klint Kubiak’s. After taking some time to […]
Treydan Stukes has much-needed strong performance in Las Vegas Raiders’ preseason game against Houston Texans
Two-thirds of the Las Vegas Raiders’ preseason is over after the 22-20 win against the Houston Texans on Thursday night, which means training camp is winding down and the position battles are nearing an end. With that in mind, let’s dive into this week’s winners and losers. WINNER: Treydan Stukes A lot was made about […]
Raiders roster 2026: Tre Tucker, Jalen Nailor, and Hezekiah Masses are underrated
The Las Vegas Raiders are no strangers to internal restructuring. Since the franchise moved from Oakland in time for the 2020 season, there have been six different head coaches, both intentionally hired and interim — Jon Gruden, Rich Bisaccia, Josh McDaniels, Antonio Pierce, Pete Carroll, and now, Klint Kubiak. Kubiak is coming off the high […]
Raiders roster 2026: What the running back room may look like
Let’s look at the Las Vegas Raiders’ running back position as we move through training camp and the draft: New free agent added: Dare Ogunbowale (Houston Texans) Free agent who departed: Zamir White (San Francisco 49ers). Free agent who returned: None, Current free agents: Raheem Mostert. Traded for: None. Free agent visit: Najee Harris. Released: […]
Raiders news: Las Vegas has one of youngest rosters in NFL
The Las Vegas Raiders have fully embraced a rebuild and that is playing out in how the roster will look like. While things can change after the team makes its initial 53-man roster August 30, but the current makeup of the Raiders’ 90-man roster is one of the youngest in the NFL. According to NFL […]
Friday open thread
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Fernando Mendoza has some struggles in preseason win over Houston
The Las Vegas Raiders played at the Houston Texans on Thursday night in a 22-20 win at the Houston Texans. Here are some highlights: As expected, the Raiders starting offense didn’t play. That is a strong indication that Kirk Cousins is very much the expected starter for Week 1. The only starter to play with […]
Raiders-Texans game thread
The Las Vegas Raiders play at the Houston Texans on Thursday night at 5 p.m. PT in their second preseason game. It will be aired on ESPN.Discuss it all here.
Raiders Film Room: Kubiak has a plan for Mike Washington JR
The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Mike Washington Jr. in the fourth round of the 2026 draft. This shows the Raiders have a vision for playing smash-mouth football with a mix of Washington Jr. and Ashton Jeanty. Washington Jr. comes from a system at Arkansas that was different from Klint Kubiak’s. At Arkansas, Washington Jr. ran […]
Submit your Las Vegas Raiders preseason mailbag questions!
Training camp is winding down, and the Las Vegas Raiders have their second of three preseason games tonight (Thursday, Aug. 20) against the Houston Texans. So, cutdown day for the 53-man roster and the regular season are right around the corner, adding some intensity to the battles for starting and roster spots. That also means […]
Raiders vs. Texans: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming and more
The Las Vegas Raiders will be playing their second preseason game of the 2026 NFL season, on a national stage, Thursday night when they visit the Houston Texans. Here are all the details you need to know how to follow the game before, during and after the action. Game info: Records: The Raiders are 0-1, the […]