The Las Vegas Raiders, sitting at 3‑4 after a strong 3‑0 start, are reportedly preparing a deadline trade for Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat to bolster a faltering pass rush anchored by Maxx Crosby. Sweat, 29, posted 12 sacks in 2025 and has two sacks in seven games this season. A suggested package includes a 2027 third‑round pick, a 2028 fourth‑round pick and linebacker Malcolm Koonce for Sweat and a 2028 sixth‑rounder. Arizona, now 2‑5, may entertain the offer to reload future assets despite Sweat’s guaranteed $76.4 million contract. The deal could give the Raiders a second genuine threat and ease pressure on Crosby.
Negotiations with free‑agent Tyreek Hill have stalled, prompting the Kansas City Chiefs to focus on a trade for Indianapolis Colts slot receiver Josh Downs. Downs, a healthy 25‑year‑old who logged 26 catches for 307 yards in the first seven weeks, offers immediate impact, elite route‑running and a low cap hit under $2 million. While the Colts list him for trade, the Chiefs face competition from the Raiders, Jaguars, Patriots, Rams and 49ers, but an undefeated 5‑0 Chiefs squad makes Kansas City the likely destination ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline. Hill’s knee rehab remains uncertain, shifting the Chiefs’ attention to Downs.
The Las Vegas Raiders used almost all the time they had before activating second-year wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr., and he's got something to prove.
The Los Angeles Rams are debating whether backup running back Blake Corum should replace Kyren Williams as the starter after his strong showing against the Las Vegas Raiders on Oct. 25. While Williams remains the primary ball carrier and a reliable pass blocker, Corum’s recent touchdown and increased touches have sparked talk on the podcast “Locked On Rams.” Coach Sean McVay appears cautious, keeping Williams in the mix for his experience and pass‑protection value. Meanwhile, the Rams, sitting at 3‑4, face mounting trade‑deadline pressure in a stacked NFC West, making the running‑back decision a pivotal storyline.
Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby openly vents his frustration over the team’s fourth straight loss, saying the skid "makes me want to throw up." Speaking on The Rush Podcast, Crosby blamed slow starts and poor run defense, but insisted the squad will respond, especially heading to New York. Meanwhile, quarterback Kirk Cousins remains starter despite speculation, as coach Josh Kubiak weighs options after rookie Fernando Mendoza saw limited snaps. Cousins still leads the league with 1,800+ yards and 16 TDs in seven games. A win against the struggling Jets in Week 8 could halt the 3‑4 slide.
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The Los Angeles Rams bolster their struggling special‑teams unit by signing veteran linebacker Jon Rhattigan to the practice squad on Oct. 27, 2026. Rhattigan, a 2021 undrafted free agent with 1,200+ special‑teams snaps for Seattle, Carolina, Pittsburgh and the Raiders, could see action as soon as the upcoming game against the Chargers. To make room, the Rams released linebacker Eli Neal, who appeared in 10 games over three seasons, and cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean. With the Rams ranked 32nd in special teams for the second straight year, Rhattigan’s 236 snaps in 12 games last season offer a potential immediate upgrade.
After the Las Vegas Raiders fell to the Los Angeles Rams 35-21 at Allegiant Stadium on Oct. 25, a chaotic brawl erupted on the Las Vegas Strip the following night. Video posted on X shows several people in black Raiders jerseys—some bearing numbers 89 and 98—trading punches near the "#VEGAS" sign, while a lone participant wears a blue Rams shirt. The fight unfolds on a pedestrian walkway with bystanders filming, but police have not confirmed arrests or injuries, and the trigger remains unclear. The incident highlights the volatile post‑game atmosphere despite no confirmed link to the loss.
The Las Vegas Raiders release defensive tackle Jonah Laulu, despite his record‑setting start that included 86 tackles – the most ever by a Raiders defensive lineman in a rookie and sophomore season. Laulu, a former Oklahoma star and 2024 seventh‑round pick, posted just five tackles, 0.5 sack and three QB hits in five games this year, earning a modest 53.3 PFF grade and ranking 124th at his position. The move coincides with activating WR Dont’e Thornton Jr., as the 3‑4 Raiders aim to halt a four‑game losing streak before Week 8 versus the New York Jets.
An updated report card for the Las Vegas Raiders' 2026 NFL Draft class after a lopsided loss in Week 7 against the Los Angeles Rams.
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The Las Vegas Raiders' desent continues in the latest power rankings, as Klint Kubiak's team is falling further after a Week 7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Boston senior vice president and assistant GM Taylor Smith, a 31‑year‑old math and stats specialist with seven years at the Rays, has been hired as the Athletics’ new president of baseball operations. Smith becomes the youngest top executive in MLB as the A’s gear up for their inaugural Las Vegas season in 2028, with a new ballpark under construction on the Strip. The article also notes Las Vegas’ growing sports scene—including the Raiders, Golden Knights and future NBA team—and warns visitors to expect heavy traffic and rely on Uber or walking.
The Rams beat the Las Vegas Raiders 35-21 in Week 7 by exploiting the Raiders’ defensive scheme with 13‑personnel sets. Using one running back and three tight ends on 50% of their snaps—far above the league average—the Rams racked up a season‑high 199 rushing yards (5.2 ypc) and three quarterback kneel‑downs by Matthew Stafford. While Stafford threw only 195 yards, his efficient 66.7% completion rate helped set up the ground game. Raiders defensive coordinator Rob Leonard responded with base personnel on 61.8% of plays, but the extra linebacker on the line of scrimmage and Cover‑3 coverage left the flat open, allowing tight ends and receivers like Puka Nacua and Davis Allen easy scores. The article breaks down the play‑action tactics borrowed from the Patriots and Bills that left the Raiders defenseless.
Judge Joe Hardy vocalizes frustration during a Nevada hearing as former Raiders coach Jon Gruden drags his feet on discovery in a $150 million lawsuit against the NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell. The judge describes his confusion over Gruden’s non‑compliance, highlighting the growing tension in the high‑profile case filed this year. Gruden’s “BlackBerry thicket” of withheld documents is intensifying judicial pressure, raising questions about the lawsuit’s trajectory.
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The Las Vegas Raiders begin cutting ties with defensive tackle Jonah Laulu amid a four-game losing streak, according to NFL reporter Jordan Schultz. Laulu, a former Oklahoma standout and 2024 waiver claim who posted 8 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and a franchise‑record 86 tackles in his first two seasons, fell to a healthy scratch twice this year and saw his snap count drop to 32 percent. He will be replaced on the 53‑man roster by wide receiver Dont’e Thornton, while practice‑squad WR Jamari Thrash is also released.
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In a 27‑October loss to the injury‑plagued Los Angeles Rams, rookie Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak’s aggressive play‑calling backfires. Kubiak repeatedly opts for fourth‑down attempts and two‑point conversions in the red zone, none of which succeed, while his predictable offense leans on underperforming backs Ashton Jeanty (1.9 ypc) and Mike Washington Jr. despite Washington’s 4.9 ypc. Wideout Brock Bowers totals six catches for 73 yards, but the team fails to exploit man coverage, which the Rams use 53.3% of the time. Highlight reels show Tre Tucker’s 41‑yard YAC run and a 37‑yard TD, yet the Raiders can’t compensate for a sputtering run game. Kubiak’s bias toward ineffective personnel leaves the Raiders scrambling for points.
A handful of interesting snap count trends that emerged from the Las Vegas Raiders' loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season.
The San Francisco 49ers enter their bye week at 6‑1, leading the NFC West, with a defense ranked fourth overall, allowing just 299.3 yards and 13 touchdowns. Their pass defense sits at No. 10 (210.3 yards, ten TDs allowed), while the run defense is a top‑five unit, limiting opponents to 89 yards and three rushing TDs per game. Scoring defense is sixth‑best at 19.9 points per game, though third‑down stops (37.9%) lag behind. Key players like Nick Bosa, Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw are expected back for the Raiders matchup, potentially boosting an already stout unit.
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