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Mendoza mania is officially underway in Las Vegas, as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft, quarterback Fernando Mendoza, has completed his first few practices with the Las Vegas Raiders during rookie minicamp. Of course, there were nine other Raiders’ draft picks and a bunch of undrafted free agents on the field, too. […]
There are a lot of interesting storylines in the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2026 undrafted free-agent rookie class. Yet, one of the coolest is a reunion after five years between two new key Raiders’ veteran linebackers and a undrafted rookie play the position. Some may not realize it, by rookie signing Xavien Sorey has Raiders’ ties. […]
The Las Vegas Raiders, of course, opened the 2026 NFL draft by taking Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No.1 overall pick last month. Still, the team found a way to dedicate a lot of its draft to the defensive side of the ball to help first-year defensive coordinator Rob Leonard. A recent X post […]
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The Las Vegas Raiders had ample opportunity to bolster the wide receiver room this offseason. First came free agency in mid-March and the Silver & Black inked Jalen Nailor and Dareke Young. The pair of wide receiver additions did little to move the needle for many. So much so, we questioned should the Raiders add […]
The NFL Draft wrapped up a little under 2 weeks ago, and Las Vegas slotted in 10 rookies, plus a magnitude of undrafted rookies. It’s not too soon to start scouting for the 2027 NFL Draft, and while things will change drastically, the work in the buildings has already begun, and will only continue to […]
It’s May and the heavy lifting of the offseason is over, still the Las Vegas Raiders have some in-house still unsigned: Re-signed with Raiders as unrestricted free agents: Cornerback Eric Stokes, pass-rusher Malcolm Koonce, tight end Ian Thomas, Departed Raiders in free agency: Quarterback Kenny Pickett (Panthers), Stone Forsythe (Panthers), defensive back Lonnie Johnson (Dolphins), […]
Let’s look at the Las Vegas Raiders’ running back position after the draft. New free agent added: None. Free agent who departed: None. Free agent who returned: None, Current free agents: Zamir White, Raheem Mostert. Traded for: None. Free agent visit: Najee Harris. Released: None. Draft: Arkansas’ Mike Washington in fourth round (No. 122). Returners: […]
A pair of new Las Vegas Raiders defensive backs are long to win the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award. The Raiders took Arizona safety Treydan Stukes in the second round (No. 38) and they selected Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy with the first pick of the fourth round (No. 101). According to our friends […]
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John Spytek talked about the UFL when asked before the draft, and the Las Vegas Raiders haven’t signed a UFL player in nearly 2-3 seasons. UFL players have shown an ability to bounce back to the NFL level, especially on special teams with Jake Bates, Brandon Aubrey, and Kevontae Turpin. Other including Vikings DT Jalen […]
After adding Fernando Mendoza to the roster at the top of the 2026 NFL draft, the Las Vegas Raiders didn’t want to take any chances when it comes to protecting their new quarterback. So, while former Texas A&M offensive lineman Trey Zuhn III likely won’t be a day-one starter, the Raiders used their second third-round […]
Let’s look at where the Las Vegas Raiders’ offensive line stands after the draft: Let’s take a look where the position stands: New free agent added: Center Tyler Linderbaum (Baltimore Ravens), guard Spencer Burford. Free agent who departed: Guard Dylan Parham (New York Jets), tackle Stone Forsythe (Carolina Panthers). Current free agents: None. Free agent […]
Everyone loves late-round draft steals. But it’s not always easy to accomplish. For every Maxx Crosby, there are a dozen Day 3 picks who flame out. A recent X post by NFL Researcher shows how difficult it is to score big on players drafted from rounds four through seven. The formula was players who were […]
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While adding an edge defender wasn’t a pressing or immediate need for the Las Vegas Raiders, general manager John Spytek went with a “best player available” approach to the third round of the 2026 NFL draft, selecting former Auburn pass-rusher Keyron Crawford 67th overall. Crawford comes from a basketball background and didn’t start playing football […]
The Las Vegas Raiders are looking to build depth on their roster, and after selecting DB’s Treydan Stukes, Dalton Johnson, Hezekiah Massses, and Jermod McCoy along with defensive tackle Brandon Cleveland, and EDGE rusher Keyron Crawford. The Raiders have built more depth on their defense this off-season, and they’ll have a few undrafted free agents […]
There was some speculation the Las Vegas Raiders would select some of Fernando Mendoza’s Indiana teammates after making him the N0. 1 overall pick in last weekend’s draft. The speculation surrounded around wide receivers Omar Cooper and Elijah Sarratt and running back Kaelon Black. But, in the end, Mendoza was the only players from the […]
The Las Vegas Raiders will have a new kicker for the first time since 2018 as they moved away from free agent Daniel Carlson. Early in free agency, the Raiders signed veteran Matt Gay with the idea of adding a young kicker for him to compete with in training camp. The Raiders identified that Gay […]
Let’s look at the Las Vegas Raiders’ wide receiver position after the draft. New free agent added: Jalen Nailor (Minnesota Vikings), Dareke Young (Seattle Seahawks). Free agent who departed: None. Free agent who returned: None, Current free agents: Tyler Lockett, Alex Bachman Traded for: None. Released: None. Draft: Oregon’s Malik Benson in sixth round (No. […]
The Las Vegas Raiders added depth to the secondary through the NFL draft. One of those draft picks was Treydan Stukes out of Arizona, who they picked in the second round to compete at the safety position. Stukes’ playmaking stands out in his college film, with four interceptions in 2026. With his teammate Dalton Johnson […]
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Apparently, when John Spytek identified the safety as a critical need for his team and said the 2026 NFL Draft class was very good and deep at the particular position, the Las Vegas Raiders general manager wasn’t fibbing. So much so, that the Silver & Black went to the Arizona Wildcats well twice in said […]
The Las Vegas Raiders had their second practice of rookie minicamp on Saturday. It was open to the media and gave fans their first glimpse of new quarterback Fernando Mendoza in action. His growth will be the talk of the offseason and training camp, with a chance he’s ready to start Week 1. Of course, […]
A week ago, Jermod McCoy was of some teams draft boards because of health concerns. Saturday, he was on the practice field during the Las Vegas Raiders’ rookie minicamp, which is running from Friday to Sunday. Media members were allowed to watch some of the Saturday’s practice and McCoy, a fourth-round pick from Tennessee, was […]