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A goal for new Raiders’ coach Klint Kubiak
The Las Vegas Raiders’ have worked hard this offseason to improve a dismal roster to turnaround a 3-14 team that earned the No. 1 overall draft pick in 02226 an that was very much the worst team in the NFL in 20225. In addition to the new talent, the good news for new Las Vegas […]
Biggest draft desire?
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Dareke Young impact signing for Las Vegas Raiders
When you read the names of Las Vegas Raiders free agent signings, Dareke Young likely isn’t the one that stands out. The former 7th rounder from Lenoir-Rhyne. Young, just 26 years old and 6’3, 215-pounds will turn 27 in July, and he’s poised for a potential headline season for Las Vegas in 2026. He’s hauled […]
Allegiant Stadium will host another Super Bowl
Get used to this. Las Vegas and Allegiant Stadium will be hosting another Super Bowl. In a slam-dunk move Monday, the NFL owners approved the voting of Super Bowl LXIII being held at Allegiant Stadium in February, 2029. It has long been the expected outcome. Las Vegas has become a major attraction in the league […]
Best RB fits for the Raiders in the 2026 draft
The Las Vegas Raiders hired Klint Kubiak this offseason to help renovate the offense. He is known around the league as a premier play-caller, and it was on full display during the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl run. Now he has the chance to help transform one of the worst offenses in the league over the […]
Raiders free agency 2026: 5 things about Connor Heyward
The Las Vegas Raiders recently signed fullback Connor Heyward. Let’s get to know him better: Family ties: Heyward has football in his blood. His father was the late Craig “Ironhead” Heyward, who was a standout NFL fullback for more than a decade. His older brother star defensive tackle Cam Heyward, who was his teammate in […]
Raiders roster 2026: Meet Segun Olubi
The Las Vegas Raiders recently signed linebacker Segun Olubi as a free agent recently. Let’s take a closer look at Olubi: Size: 6-0, 230 pounds. NFL experience: Olubi has been played with the San Francisco 49ers and Indianapolis Colts. He has never appeared in a game with the 49ers. He has played in 51 career […]
Raiders HC Klint Kubiak feels getting Crosby back is ‘another free agent signing’
The Las Vegas Raiders started free agency with a bang by trading Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens. The team received two first-round picks in exchange for Crosby, but the trade fell apart. When the star edge rusher landed in Baltimore, the Ravens franchise decided that his injury to his knee wasn’t worth the investment. […]
Monday open thread
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2026 NFL Draft: Antonio Williams an elusive, electric wide receiver Raiders need
When the Las Vegas Raiders traded veteran wide receiver Jakobi Meyers to the Jacksonville Jaguars in early November, the Silver & Black’s void at a fine route running pass catcher who could separate early and easily from defenders was ever apparent. With Klint Kubiak at the helm as the Raiders makeover is in full effect […]
Las Vegas Raiders GM John Spytek speaks on Crosby trade
The Las Vegas Raiders started free agency with a bang by trading Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens. The team received two first-round picks in exchange for Crosby, but the trade fell apart. When the star edge rusher landed in Baltimore, the Ravens franchise decided that his injury to his knee wasn’t worth the investment. […]
Raider Nation is all in on drafting a WR in 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders are getting ready for the NFL draft and entering with 10 picks to build the roster. While Raider Nation is excited about the free-agency haul, it is time to finish the rest of the roster in April. There is much debate about the way John Spytek will handle the draft. The […]
2026 NFL Draft: TCU’s Bud Clark is a ballhawk safety Raiders need
The starting safety duo of Isaiah Pola-Mao and Jeremy Chinn can stand for competition heading for a Las Vegas Raiders team with substantial coaching staff changes this offseason. And as we round the corner towards April and the all-important 2026 NFL Draft at the tail end of that month, there’s intriguing prospects that can make […]
Mailbag: Will Las Vegas Raiders use all 10 picks, trade up or down in 2026 NFL draft?
March Madness is calming down, and we’ll be turning the calendar to April next week. In other words, the 2026 NFL draft is steadily approaching, as the Las Vegas Raiders are holding and scheduling Top 30 visits to help put the final touches on the roster. So, we have a lot to go over for […]
Fernando Mendoza reportedly already learning Klint Kubiak’s playbook
The worst-kept secret in the NFL right now is that Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is going to be the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NFL draft next month. NFL Network’s lead draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah pretty much confirmed that on “The Pat McAfee Show”, saying he’d be “shocked, stunned, astonished” if Mendoza isn’t heading […]
Brodric Martin a longshot but nary a Raider brings his size at defensive tackle
The Las Vegas Raiders are no stranger to flier defensive tackles becoming regular contributors. Veteran Adam Butler is a perfect example of exactly that. After not playing in 2022, the Silver & Black took a chance on the defensive tackle in 2023 and in three seasons in Las Vegas, Butler emerged as a mainstay on […]
Penn State’s Zakee Wheatley is heat-seeking missile on Las Vegas Raiders 2026 NFL draft radar
It’s no secret that the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster could use some help at free safety. It’s one of the Raiders’ biggest needs heading into the 2026 NFL draft, which should put Penn State’s Zakee Wheatley on Las Vegas’ radar. As of March 25, Wheatley holds a third-round projection on NFL Mock Draft Database’s consensus […]
Can 2026 NFL draft prospect Christen Miller fill Las Vegas Raiders’ void at nose tackle?
With free agency calming down and the 2026 NFL draft about a month away, one of the biggest remaining needs on the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster is at nose tackle. Meanwhile, Georgia defensive tackle Christen Miller ranks 45th on NFL Mock Draft Database’s consensus big board, putting him in play for the Raiders in the […]
Raiders fans feeling positive about current roster
The Las Vegas Raiders had a bust first wave of free agency and their roster seems like is headed in the right direction. We used that as a jumping off point for our Tuesday Community Question this week as we asked how are you currently feeling about the roster? The general feeling is, apparently, very […]
Odell Beckham, anyone?
The Las Vegas Raiders could use another veteran wide receiver as they build out the position. While the Raiders could draft a player at the position, they have other early-rounds needs especially considering they used second and fourth-round picks at receiver a year ago. So veteran at reasonable price could be of interest. And there […]
Raiders championing for safety
While the football operations, of course, is the primary function of NFL teams, there is so much more that goes into it in the big picture and a key, sometimes overlooked, aspect is community involvement. The Raiders have long had a reputation for prioritizing community involvement. This week is a perfect example of that. The […]
Former Raiders’ center Barret Robbins dies, teammate announces
Former Oakland Raiders standout center Barret Robbins has died, according to former teammate Tim Brown. Robbins was 52. There were no other details about Robbins’ death available. Friday, the Raiders made a statement on Robbins’ death. His death is a sad ending to a complicated and troubling career and life for Robbins, who first joined […]
Friday open thread
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Will Fernando Mendoza or Ashton Jeanty benefit more from Las Vegas Raiders signing Tyler Linderbaum in free agency?
While the Las Vegas Raiders made a few big signings in free agency, it’s without question that center Tyler Linderbaum was the most significant addition to the Raiders’ roster. The center signed a historic three-year, $81 million contract and brings stability to the offensive line, Las Vegas biggest weakness last season. To get to know […]
Why did Philadelphia Eagles let Nakobe Dean walk in free agency?
Linebacker was one of the biggest needs on the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster heading into free agency. Hence, Las Vegas signed two of them: Quay Walker and Nakobe Dean. We’ve already gotten to know Walker better, so it’s time to get the skinny on Dean. Silver and Black Pride reached out to our friends at […]