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How Las Vegas Raiders 3-4 Shift Redefines Defensive Line

The Las Vegas Raiders, and new defensive coordinator, Rob Leonard are switching to a 3-4 system. If you’re wondering the role in which certain players will have for that system, an excellent breakdown is here by our own Ray Aspuria. The Raiders added to their defensive line with signing Kwity Paye, and retaining Malcolm Koonce […]

Raiders free agent 2026: 5 things about Tyler Linderbaum

The Las Vegas Raiders signed Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum last week. Let’s get to know him: Historic contract: Future NFL interior offensive lineman will bow to Linderbaum. He signed a three-year, $81 million deal that has little to no fat in it. He is being paid $27 million a year. Linderbaum set the center […]

Submit your Las Vegas Raiders free agency and NFL draft mailbag questions!

It’s quiet, too quiet. Then again, that’s not always a bad thing when it comes to the Las Vegas Raiders, and they made enough noise last week to last for a while. With free agency calming down, we now have a better idea of what the Raiders’ roster will look like heading into next season […]

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What Raiders remaining in-house free agents should they re-sign?

NFL free agency is almost two weeks in and the Las Vegas Raiders have added several free agents, but they also have some in-house free agents still to deal with: Re-signed with Raiders: Cornerback Eric Stokes, pass-rusher Malcolm Koonce. Departed Raiders in free agency: Quarterback Kenny Pickett (Panthers), Stone Forsythe (Panthers), defensive back Lonnie Johnson […]

A major Maxx Crosby factor

Maxx Crosby wasn’t supposed to be with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2026. So, the Raiders planned their Crosby-less rebuild by spending big in free agency, adding several starters. They looked improved. Then, the craziness happen and Crosby was back in the team’s plans and he is expected to remain with the Raiders this season. […]

Thursday open thread

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Kirk Cousins, Joe Flacco fit veteran QB mold for Raiders

Here we are in mid-March and the Las Vegas Raiders — rightfully so — aren’t disclosing their 2026 NFL Draft plans. Not without the yearly event taking place at the tail end of April. The Silver & Black own the No. 1 overall selection in this year’s event and, as you can imagine, during his […]

Las Vegas Raiders 2026 NFL free agency tracker

NFL free agency is here and this is your place to track all the latest Las Vegas Raiders and NFL news and rumors during the entire free-agency process. Check back often. We’ll update everything below in reverse chronological order: Raiders offseason scorecard: Traded: Defensive end Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for No. 14 pick […]

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Post Free Agency Las Vegas Raiders Mock Draft

The Raiders put in work during free agency, adding talent to revamp their linebacker core and add more impact players to the receiver room, defensive line, and also helped to retain cornerback Eric Stokes. The Raiders will continue to address their roster with veterans this off-season in adding depth to the roster but the biggest […]

Will Raiders draft a offensive lineman early?

The Las Vegas Raiders went into the offseason needing, at least, one new starting offensive line. They attacked it in a big way on the first day of the legal-tampering period by signing Baltimore Ravens standout center Tyler Linderbaum. But they still have some needs to address on the line, potentially even after signing potential […]

Do Raiders need another veteran WR?

There was a lot of speculation that the Las Vegas Raiders would attempt to add a No.1 wide receiver this offseason. It makes sense the need is there. But so far, the Raiders have not gotten close to adding a top impact player at the position. So far, Las Vegas has added Jalen Nailor and […]

What to expect in Year 1 with Fernando Mendoza

Expectations are high for the las Vegas Raiders as they are likely to take Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall draft pick next month. The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback ahs a chance to kick start a much-needed revival in Las Vegas. However, if history is any indication, fans may temper their immediate expectations […]

Wednesday open thread

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Raiders sign offensive lineman who may compete to start

The Las Vegas Raiders continue to work through the second phase of NFL free agency as they have signed offensive lineman Spencer Burford. Burford may compete for a starting guard spot with second-year player Caleb Rogers or he can provide depth. Burford, 25, was a fourth round draft pick (No. 134 overall pick) of the […]

Raiders free agency 2026: 5 things about Nakobe Dean

The Las Vegas Raiders signed linebacker Nakobe Dean last week. Let’s get to know him better: He’s a winner: Dean won a National Championship at Georgia in the 2021 season. Then, he won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2024 season. Between the Bulldogs and the Eagles, Dean has gone a lot […]

Raiders fans would rather have Daniel Carlson than Matt Gay

Most Las Vegas Raiders fans are very pleased with what he team has accomplished in free agency. Yet, there was a move that didn’t make much people in the fan base pleased — the signing of kicker Matt Gay. That meant means the end of the eight-season run for the Raiders with Daniel Carlson as […]

Raiders Reacts Survey: Have the Raiders improved in Free agency

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. With free agency entering its second week, most fans have turned back to the draft. While […]

Nakobe Dean brings special talent to Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Raiders expect a lot from free-agent addition, linebacker Nakobe Dean. That’s why they gave him a three-year, $36 million deal with $20 million guaranteed. When healthy, Dean is a rock-solid starting quarterback. But he also can bring some nice pass-rush juice. According to a X post by Next Gen Stats, the former […]

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Who competes with Taron Johnson for slot CB role?

Since the start of free agency, it’s clear the Las Vegas Raiders are attempting to get better under rookie head coach Klint Kubiak. General manager John Spytek was a smooth operator this past Monday landing impact free agents on both offense — center Tyler Linderbaum the prized catch — and on defense — Las Vegas […]

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Jordan Meredith potential to rebound in 2026

The Jordan Raiders issued offensive lineman Jordan Meredith a right of first refusal RFA tender early last week, and the 28 year old is set to return to Las Vegas in 2026 after a rough 2025 season. Meredith, a former UDFA from Western Kentucky has been with the team since 2022 where Las Vegas signed […]

AFC West mock draft

Let’s look at an AFC West mock first-round pick: Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Take the layup and start the rebuild. 9. Kansas City Chiefs LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane 22. Los Angeles Chargers Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeill-Warren Another player from a strong safety class heads to the division. 29. Kansas City Chiefs Clemson tackle Blake Miller […]

Raiders fans, will you always hate the Ravens?

One of the great things about loving a sports team is that it usually comes with a healthy dose of hate for their rivals. And the hate can spread. Because of their rich history, fans of the Las Vegas Raiders have a lot of NFL hate to spread around and it goes beyond their AFC […]

Las Vegas Raiders’ Maxx Crosby trade rumors are not over

The Las Vegas Raiders fan base has been dealing with Maxx Crosby trade rumors since he was put on the injury reserve. The blowback from the decision to sit the star edge rusher led to the attempt to trade him to the Baltimore Ravens. When everyone thought it was over, the Ravens pulled the plug, […]