The Las Vegas Raiders, after a 3‑0 start and a recent four‑game skid, are under pressure over their quarterback hierarchy. Former NFL star Derek Carr appears on The Get Got Pod to back veteran Kirk Cousins, calling him the team’s captain and insisting he stay starter while the franchise remains in the playoff hunt. Rookie No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza, who showed flashes in his debut versus the Patriots, is slated for a gradual development plan, but coach Klint Kubiak says there’s no controversy yet. Cousins now faces a pivotal game to quiet critics as the Raiders balance present success with Mendoza’s future.
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Star pass rusher Maxx Crosby says he wants to stay with the Las Vegas Raiders, but interim GM John Spytek expects a flood of trade offers before the Nov. 10 deadline. After a 3‑0 start, the Raiders have dropped four straight games, prompting rival teams to inquire about the 29‑year‑old elite edge rusher. A previous deal with Baltimore fell through after a failed physical, and Crosby has since reaffirmed his commitment. Spytek may still consider cashing in for early‑round picks to rebuild around rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
The Jets move DT T’Vondre Sweat to injured reserve and add DT Payton Page to the active roster, reports Will Parkinson. Alongside the moves, OL Brant Banks and EDGE Quinton Bell are elevated for the Thursday night game against the Raiders. Sweat, the 2023 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and Outland Trophy winner, was a second‑round pick (38th overall, 2024) from Texas and entered 2026 on a four‑year, $9.55 million rookie deal after a trade for DE Jermaine Johnson. He logged five tackles in seven games this season.
The Los Angeles Rams’ 2026 rookie class has contributed virtually nothing, with five draft picks logging only six total games and just one offensive snap from tight end Max Klare. First‑round quarterback Ty Simpson hasn’t taken a snap, while defensive tackle Tim Keenan is now playing for the Raiders, and other picks like C.J. Daniels and Keagen Trost remain unused or injured. The article argues that GM Les Snead’s focus on future development left the team without immediate help, especially as the Rams face injuries and depth woes at tight end, receiver, and line. It urges the Rams to give rookies meaningful snaps, noting that other teams have found rookie contributors to boost Super Bowl runs.
The Las Vegas Raiders are set to activate WR Jack Bech from injured reserve for their Week 8 showdown with the New York Jets on Sunday. Bech, the 2025 second‑round pick, missed the past four games after a fractured forearm in Week 3 but has been practicing all week and is listed as questionable. He tallied five catches for 48 yards and a touchdown before the injury, including a score in the Raiders’ 27‑13 win over Miami. With the Raiders sitting 3‑4 after a four‑game skid and the Jets at 2‑5, Bech’s return adds a needed boost to a struggling receiving corps.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty had some trash talk this week for the New York Jets, but their run defense film backs those statements.
The Las Vegas Raiders activate rookie WR Jack Bech from injured reserve on Oct. 31, 2026 after he heals from a broken forearm. The 23‑year‑old, a former four‑star LSU recruit who earned Second‑Team All‑Big 12 honors in 2024, has caught five passes for 48 yards and a touchdown in two games this season. The move coincides with the team placing DE Patrick Johnson on IR and promoting DT Tim Keenan and DE Cian Sloan from the practice squad. Bech was the No. 58 pick in the 2025 draft and signed a four‑year, $7.55 million rookie deal.
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Eight former Iowa State Cyclones saw action in Week 7 of the NFL, combining for 368 snaps across offense, defense and special teams. Notable performances include Xavier Hutchinson (Texans) with a TD catch, 17 receiving yards and three kickoff returns in the Giants’ 27‑21 OT loss, and Brock Purdy (49ers) throwing 27‑40 for 288 yards, one TD and two picks in a 29‑20 defeat to Atlanta. Darien Porter (Raiders) logged seven tackles on defense, while Domonique Orange (Vikings) started on the line in a 16‑10 win over Indianapolis. Injuries sidelined Breece Hall, Jake Hummel, David Montgomery, Jaylin Noel and Kene Nwangwu.
After a Week 7, 35‑21 loss to the Rams that left the Las Vegas Raiders at 3‑4, insider Tom Pelissero reports that pass‑rusher Max Crosby wants to stay in Las Vegas and isn’t pushing for a trade, despite lingering Cowboys interest and a looming November 10 deadline. The 29‑year‑old, who signed a three‑year, $106.5 million extension in 2025, previously fell out of a Ravens deal after a failed physical. Crosby voiced frustration over the skid but remains focused on a playoff push as the Raiders face the Jets in Week 8, putting GM John Spytek under pressure to decide his future.
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After the failed offseason trade that would have sent him to the Baltimore Ravens, Maxx Crosby has no interest in leaving the Las Vegas Raiders even though they will likely do their due diligence leading up to the Nov. 10 trade deadline.
With the NFL trade deadline looming on Nov. 10, Maxx Crosby remains committed to the Las Vegas Raiders, despite early 2026 trade buzz linking him to Dallas. Reports say Raiders GM John Spytek expects calls, keeping a blockbuster move possible, while Crosby’s three‑year, $106.5 million extension runs through 2029. The Cowboys, who pursued Crosby since March and recently acquired edge rusher Rashan Gary, have only 10 sacks in seven games (27th in the league). As both teams sit 3‑4, Dallas will host the Cardinals Sunday and face the Colts on Nov. 8—the final chance to reshuffle the pass rush before the deadline.
The Browns face a crucial two‑week window before the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 10, with the Colts already sellers and the Titans having moved DT Jeffrey Simmons. Cleveland’s remaining slate includes likely buyers like the Steelers (5‑2) and Giants (4‑2), potential sellers such as the Texans (2‑5) and Raiders (3‑4), and uncertain teams like the Saints and Falcons. The Week 17 matchup against the 2‑5 Colts could yield a low‑level target like Mo Allie‑Cox. The article breaks down which opponents are poised to buy, sell, or sit tight, helping fans gauge the Browns’ trade strategy.
The latest Las Vegas Raiders news roundup includes the final Week 8 injury report, Jonah Laulu being coveted on waivers, and a new practice squad addition.
The New York Jets (2-5) travel to Las Vegas to face the Raiders (3-4) on Sunday, a matchup that pits two struggling rebuilds against each other after the Raiders' 16-12 win in 2023. The Raiders now rely on 38‑year‑old Kirk Cousins, who leads the league with 16 TD passes but ranks 29th in red‑zone conversion, while rookie phenom Fernando Mendoza waits for his chance. Offensively, the line is anchored by $81 M center Tyler Linderbaum, yet still plagued by penalties and sack problems from left tackle Kolton Miller. Running back Ashton Jeanty tallies 640 scrimmage yards but ranks near the bottom in forced missed tackles. The preview breaks down each position as the teams fight to stay in contention.
Trade rumors around Maxx Crosby were quiet during the first month of the season,...
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In the lead‑up to the Nov. 10 trade deadline, the Raiders’ mailbag debates whether to move star edge rusher Maxx Crosby, backup Jackson Powers‑Johnson, left tackle Kolton Miller, depth player Isaiah Palo‑Mao and veteran Kirk Cousins. The author backs a Crosby deal that nets at least a first‑ and second‑round pick, citing Jeffery Simmons’ recent trade as a benchmark, but says Crawford’s value likely keeps him in Las Vegas. Powers‑Johnson may fetch a late‑round pick, while Miller is vital for protecting rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza and shouldn’t be shipped now. Palo‑Mao could be waived for a seventh‑rounder, and Cousins should stay to mentor Mendoza. The piece weighs short‑term needs against long‑term draft capital.
The Silver And Black Pride blog predicts a Raiders win over the 2-5 New York Jets on Sunday, forecasting a 27-23 victory. Despite a four‑game losing streak, the Raiders have beaten weak opponents (3‑16 combined record) and face former Las Vegas quarterback Geno Smith. The author argues the Raiders are better than the Jets and urges fans to join the conversation on SB Nation.
In the latest edition of Across the Bow, we preview the Las Vegas Raiders' matchup with the New York Jets in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season.
Both the Kansas City Chiefs (5-1) and the Las Vegas Raiders (3-4) are eyeing New York Jets wideout Garrett Wilson as a game‑changing addition before the Nov. 10 trade deadline, but ESPN’s Adam Schefter says the Jets have firmly ruled out any deal. The Chiefs, hindered by injuries to their receiver group, need a post‑Kelce target for Patrick Mahomes, while the Raiders, faltering after a 3‑0 start, seek a young, 26‑year‑old playmaker to boost Kirk Cousins’ passing options. Wilson’s 1,000‑yard seasons and four‑year contract make him an attractive, yet unavailable, prospect for both AFC West rivals.
The Los Angeles Rams face another special‑teams headache ahead of Week 8 as long snapper Jake McQuaide is listed doubtful, which would make him the sixth snapper used this season after Cardona, Ethan Evans, Harrison Mevis, Blake Grupe and Brandon McManus. Coach Sean McVay is also weighing rookie kicker Joshua Karty’s activation, linking his kickoff impact to roster injuries. Meanwhile, the Rams enter the Chargers matchup with a 35‑21 win over the Raiders and are favored by 47 of 52 major sports outlets. A victory would give LA back‑to‑back wins for the first time this year and keep their playoff hopes alive.
Maxx Crosby trade speculation heats up with the Detroit Lions mentioned as a possible destination, but the Raiders' asking price creates a major obstacle.
The New York Jets put in a waiver claim for former Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu, showing just how banged up they are at DT.