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The Las Vegas Raiders continued to make roster moves Friday as they prepare for the start of the new league season starting next week. Friday morning, ESPN reported the Raiders will release 2025 starting quarterback Geno Smith when the new league year starts Wednesday if he is not traded by then. Friday afternoon, Las Vegas […]
The Las Vegas Raiders’ need list is a long one. Such is the case after a team compile a 3-14 overall record showcasing an impotent offense and equally limp coaching staff. That resulted in yet another coaching change — out went Pete Carroll and in comes Klint Kubiak. And so, the quest to build a […]
I could write this article probably 10 times and switch safety for a different position, but this time we’ll focus on safety. The Las Vegas Raiders system from 2025 to 2026 is going to change, beyond their switch of a 4-3 base to a 3-4 base, while the unit likely will remain in nickel majority […]
The Las Vegas Raiders are getting ready for the start of free agency, hoping to build the football team. Of course, the main rumor that is flying around at the moment is that the team is dealing with Maxx Crosby. Ever since he was put on injury reserve for the final two games of the […]
The NFL has three types of free agents, unrestricted, restricted, and exclusive rights free agents. Unrestricted free agents are those with 4 or more accrued seasons and on an expired contract. Restricted free agents is a player with three accrued seasons, and while free to negotiate and sign with any team there are a variety […]
The Las Vegas Raiders have many needs as they begin free agency next week. Let’s rank their top needs on the veteran market, which is different than their early-round draft needs. Offensive line: There has been media speculation the Raiders will pursue up to two veterans in the free-agent market. That makes sense. they have […]
Friday, ESPN reported that the Raiders will release 2025 starting quarterback Geno Smith when the league year begins Wednesday barring an unexpected trade. Here are some keys to the move: No surprise: This was coming all offseason. It was just a matter of when. There have been some reports Friday that stated the release was […]
It’s all about free agency as the craziness starts on Monday. So, naturally, for our Tuesday Community Question topic this week, we asked our community members what Las Vegas Raiders in-house free agent do they most want to see the team keep? Here is a list of their 2026 free agents. Cornerback Eric Stokes got […]
With free agency just around the corner, this is the time of year where nearly every pending free agent is linked to any number of teams. This year, two names in particular are being talked about more than others: Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby and Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum. Rather than speculating […]
The Maxx Crosby trade chatter is getting louder and louder each day. The Athletic reported on Friday morning that the Las Vegas Raiders are willing to work on a trade of the superstar defensive end, according to general managers around the league. Last week, at the NFL combine, Raiders’ general manager John Spytek said he […]
The Las Vegas Raiders are releasing quarterback Geno Smith barring a trade before the new league year, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. By cutting Smith, the Raiders open up $8 million in cap space while absorbing $18.5 million in dead money. Las Vegas is expected to take Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 […]
John Schneider has turned in yet another crystal ball moment. For a second consecutive time he has moved on from the Seattle Seahawks’ starting quarterback at an opportune moment. The Las Vegas Raiders will reportedly release Geno Smith soon. The soon-to-be number one overall pick, Fernando Mendoza, will not have the veteran to look up […]
The Las Vegas Raiders reportedly will be looking to add a veteran wide receiver this offseason. They can do so either in free agency or a trade. There are some solid options available. The list probably starts with players who have a history with new Las Vegas head coach Klint Kubiak. Those players include Rashid […]
The ‘Maxx Crosby to Dallas’ hype seemed to take a big blow yesterday when Trey Wingo reported that the Cowboys were unwilling to meet the Las Vegas Raiders asking price for Crosby. In most cases, Cowboys fans seemed to be on board with shifting their focus to free agency if it meant giving the Raiders […]
Expect the Las Vegas Raiders to be active next week when NFL free agency starts. Teams can begin to agree to terms with free agents at 9 a.m. PT Monday. So, it’s almost here. The Raiders have a ton of salary-cap room and plenty of needs, so they will be active and they are already […]
After letting Nate Hobbs walk in free agency last offseason, nickelback was one of many weaknesses on the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster in 2025. With 2026 NFL free agency just around the corner, Las Vegas has a chance to improve the position by finding a defensive back who can cover the slot. So, using Pro […]
Silver and Black Pride is wrapping up it’s offseason preview for each of the Las Vegas Raiders’ division rivals, previously touching on the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs. That means the Denver Broncos will round us out, and Ian St. Clair from our frenemies at Mile High Report was kind enough to answer […]
The Las Vegas Raiders have heard talk surrounding the possibility of Maxx Crosby being traded this off-season, and possibly when you read this he has been. Despite that, Las Vegas is also seeing Malcolm Koonce slated to hit free agency, and Charles Snowden (while an ERFA) is not under contract in 2027. Tyree Wilson has […]
The franchise tag window has passed, and the NFL’s legal tampering period begins on Monday at 9:00 am PT, meaning free agency is heating up for the Las Vegas Raiders and the rest of the league. Also, don’t expect the Maxx Crosby trade rumors to end anytime soon, as general manager John Spytek has a […]
New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak has said the team plans to a running back to pair with Ashton Jeanty as the ground game is a big part of his scheme. So, there will likely be a fairly important addition to the team’s backfield this offseason. Because of other draft needs and the […]
Tre Tucker has been a starting wide receiver for more than the past season and a half. And, frankly, he hasn’t produced nearly as much as he should. Yes, the third-round pick in 2023 had had his moment and he does possess game-breaking speed, but he has struggled to produce on a consistent basis despite […]
If the Jacksonville Jaguars were to submit a trade offer for Las Vegas Raiders five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby, what would it look like? That’s the question I asked myself when Bill Williamson of Silver & Black Pride requested mock proposals from SB Nation’s group of site managers. Today, we’ll discuss what a […]
While the defensive front is of primary concern, putting the secondary on the backburner is unwise for the Las Vegas Raiders. Sure, getting defenders that suit new defensive coordinator Rob Leonard’s 3-4 base defensive front is of utmost importance — namely getting more teeth to the pass rush that featured Maxx Crosby as the lone […]
Last season, the Las Vegas Raiders ranked 25th in the NFL with just eight interceptions. A big reason is that the roster lacked a true free safety who could patrol the backend of the defense and take the ball away. That makes the position one of Las Vegas’ needs this offseason, but help could be […]
The 2026 NFL free agent class is loaded at linebacker this off-season, the top options such as Demario Davis, Devin Lloyd, Nakobe Dean, Devin Bush, Leo Chenal, and Quay Walker are talked about consistently. Additionally, Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds has been listed as a possible trade target. That said, the class is loaded top to […]