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The Las Vegas Raiders made a somewhat surprising move in the second round of the 2026 NFL draft, adding former Arizona defensive back Treydan Stukes to the roster. While the Raiders needed a safety heading into the draft, part of the shock value with the Stukes pick is that he was primarily a cornerback in […]
After months of waiting, he’s finally here! The Las Vegas Raiders officially made former Indiana quarterback and 2025 Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza the future of the franchise by selecting him with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2026 NFL draft last week. Of course, the Raiders added nine other players during the draft, […]
The Las Vegas Raiders traded defensive end Tyree Wilson to the New Orleans Saints on Day Three of the 2026 draft. The Raiders sent Wilson and a seventh-round pick to the Saints for the No. 150 pick when they took Arizona safety Dalton Johnson. So, the Saints measured Wilson’s trade value essentially as a mid […]
The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone. But with it, comes renewed hopes and vigor for the 32 NFL teams that engaged in adding promising prospects over the course of the seven-round excursion. The Las Vegas Raiders were one of those squads. As were the other trio of AFC West teams. You’ve likely seen […]
A hot name in the post-draft chatter for the Las Vegas Raiders is Laki Tasi. Our Tristen Kuhn noted this week that Tasi was working the defensive line in the voluntary minicamp last week. Social-media photos from the team confirmed that the Raiders signed Tasi as a defensive tackle last year, but quickly moved him […]
Let’s look at some potential veteran free-agent fits for the Las Vegas Raiders now that the draft is over: Jauan Jennings: The wide receiver has played for new Las Vegas head coach Klint Kubiak in the past. The Raiders have a crowded wide-receiver room, yet it could still use some veteran presence. If the price […]
We may see some of Kirk Cousins as the Las Vegas Raiders’ starting quarterback to begin the 2026 season. Who really knows long long Cousins will be the starter before No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza, but there is clearly a chance we may see some Cousins this seasons. If that is the case, it […]
The obvious selection was Fernando Mendoza. Identified by the Silver & Black as a franchise-type quarterback, the Indiana Hoosiers’ signal caller was destined to head to Sin City as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. From there, the notion was the team would use the rest of its draft capital to […]
It comes with the territory of being the No. 1 overall pick of the 2026 NFL draft, but new Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza has been unfairly scrutinized as a “one-year wonder”. Sure, the Heisman trophy winner’s best season was this past one at Indiana. But make no mistake about it, he was a […]
Let’s look at the Las Vegas Raiders’ cornerback position after the draft. New free agent added: None. Free agent who departed: Darnay Holmes (Atlanta Falcons). Free agent who returned: Eric Stokes on a three-year, $30 million deal. Current free agents: Kyu Blu Kelly Traded for: Taron Johnson from Buffalo Bills, who were going to release […]
The Las Vegas Raiders accomplished a lot as they selected 10 players in the 2026 NFL draft last weekend. Still, they do still have some potential needs before the start of the season. Let’s look at some: Defensive tackle: Yes, the Raiders drafted nose tackle Brandon Cleveland in the seventh round. Still, I’d like to […]
A special event is happening at the Las Vegas Raiders’ Henderson Nevada headquarters next week and it a perfect location and host. The inaugural Hispanic Football Hall of Fame will held its induction ceremony and honor Pro and college players of the year. The event will be held on May 5, which, of course, is […]
49ers reportedly sign veteran RB Sincere McCormick“McCormick’s only career regular-season production came in 2024 with the Raiders, when he appeared in five games. He totaled 183 rushing yards on 39 carries (4.7 yards per attempt) and added six receptions for 29 yards.” Breaking down 49ers’ undrafted rookies: Intriguing pass rusher, punter with a shot (paywall)“Kamara […]
It’d be way too easy to pick Fernando Mendoza as my favorite selection in the initial three rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Indiana quarterback fills a dire need at the most important position in the game and, with veteran Kirk Cousins inked in free agency, the Silver & Black are afforded the opportunity […]
Let’s look where the Las Vegas Raiders’ pass-rushers look after the draft: New free agent added: Kwity Paye. Free agent who departed: None. Free agent who returned: Malcolm Koonce. Current free agents: Released: None. Traded: Tyree Wilson (New Orleans Saints). Returners: Maxx Crosby, Koonce, Brennan Jackson, Charles Snowden. Draft: Keyron Crawford of Auburn in the […]
We may have jumped the shark when it comes to talking about reaches in the NFL Draft. For the 12th year in a row, the Raiders, Browns, and Giants “won” the draft. Perhaps 2026 is the year those drafts come to fruition in the win column. We shall see. When you watch the San Francisco […]
The end of the 2026 NFL draft marks the beginning of a new era for the Las Vegas Raiders, as the organization turns to No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza to get it back to its winning ways. But, as it’s been said plenty of times this offseason, the Raiders are looking at a multi-year […]
Here is a look at the Las Vegas Raiders’ safety position after the draft: New free agent added: None. Free agents who departed: Lonnie Johnson (Miami Dolphins). Current free agents: Terrel Edmunds. Free agent who re-signed: None. Returners: Jeremy Chinn, Isaiah Pola-Mao, Tristin McCullom Draft: The Raiders selected Arizona’s Tredyan Stukes with the No. 38 […]
Welcome to today’s roundup of New Orleans Saints and NFL news! The draft is complete, and now, the Saints will get one step closer to training camp. Saints sign UDFA DE Michael Heldman A potential UDFA gem. Saints-Raiders Trade Grades: Former Top-10 Pick Tyree Wilson Heads to New Orleans Let’s see how the Saints’ interesting […]
The Las Vegas Raiders completed their 2026 NFL draft after a long four-month process. Finally, the scouting department and front office got their chance to pick the players who could help the team for the future. Of course, it started with the drafting of their franchise quarterback, Fernando Mendoza. He will be the centerpiece of […]
The 2026 NFL draft is in the books, and the Las Vegas Raiders added 10 rookies to the roster during the draft. So, for the players who were already on the roster heading into this weekend, who benefited the most and who might be on the hot seat heading into training camp? Let’s dive into […]
The Las Vegas Raiders swung a trade for Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson around the start of the NFL league year. That trade wrapped up at the 2026 NFL Draft, so let’s take a look at the haul for both teams. Original trade terms for the Taron Johnson trade between the Bills and Raiders What […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Raiders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Las Vegas Raiders started a new era on Thursday night on day one of the […]
The Las Vegas Raiders started off day three with a bang. They traded up one spot to take one of the most surprising fallers in the NFL Draft. A player many considered the best cornerback in the draft, the Silver and Black took Jermod McCoy with the first pick of the fourth round. McCoy missed […]
Justin Joly and Brandon Cleveland had to wait a while to hear their names called during the NFL Draft, but finally found their landing spots on Saturday afternoon. Joly was taken by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round, at No. 152 overall. I was surprised he ended up falling that far into the field, […]