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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 […]

What move do you want next?

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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, […]

Monday open thread

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How the defensive line operates in Las Vegas Raiders’ 3-4 defense

The Sunday before the free agency foray — legal tampering period began on March 9 — I explored how the linebackers will operate in the Las Vegas Raiders’ 3-4 defense under defensive coordinator Rob Leonard. General manager John Spytek went to work on Day 1 of free agency to provided Leonard with two standout linebackers […]

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Las Vegas Raiders free agency: Offensive targets

The Las Vegas Raiders have made massive improvements in the 2026 NFL off-season inking receiver Jalen Nailor, center Tyler Linderbaum, linebackers Quay Walker, Nakobe Dean, and defensive lineman Kwity Paye to three year deals while also re-signing veteran cornerback Eric Stokes, EDGE Malcolm Koonce, and defensive tackle Thomas Booker. The Raiders have made two additional […]

Quay Walker is excited to be apart of the Las Vegas Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders were big spenders in free agency, hoping to rebuild the roster. One position where the team needed to get younger was the linebacker position, and the address soon followed as the tampering window opened. One of the additions was former Green Bay Packer Quay Walker. Walker is a former first-round pick […]

Raider Nation has faith the Raiders will fix the OL in free agency

The Las Vegas Raiders stay in the news this offseason, with the first overall pick and the drama surrounding Maxx Crosby. However, they started tampering with a bang by signing Tyler Linderbaum to a massive contract, helping the start to rebuild the offensive line. As time goes along and Free Agency officially starts Wednesday, the […]

Raiders free agency 2026: Defensive targets

The Las Vegas Raiders have made massive improvements in the 2026 NFL off-season inking receiver Jalen Nailor, center Tyler Linderbaum, linebackers Quay Walker, Nakobe Dean, and defensive lineman Kwity Paye to three year deals while also re-signing veteran cornerback Eric Stokes, EDGE Malcolm Koonce, and defensive tackle Thomas Booker. The Raiders have made two additional […]

What does Kwity Paye bring to Las Vegas Raiders?

The Las Vegas Raiders needed to add some defensive talent to the roster heading into NFL free agency and signed former Indianapolis Colts edge defender Kwity Paye to a three-year, $48 million contract. After being tabbed as his replacement when the signing was first announced, the 2021 first-round pick will be Maxx Crosby’s running mate. […]

Free agency doesn’t move needle on these Las Vegas Raiders’ draft needs

The Las Vegas Raiders’ Day 1 splurge in free agency began to get the all-important official posts for the organization’s social media channels on Wednesday. The NFL’s first league year began that day and all eyes are going to set on the Raiders confirming all the free agent signings and trades (the big nixed one […]

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Jalen Nailor could the hidden gem of free agency

The Las Vegas Raiders made the biggest splash of free agency by adding Tyler Linderbaum to the offensive line. The $27 million-per-year deal set a record for centers and signaled to the fan base that they were ready to spend big this offseason. With the second signing, the team announced, it didn’t hit as hard […]

Raiders fans fired up about start to free agency

It’s all about free agency this week, so naturally, we spent our Tuesday Community Question on how fans about the Las Vegas Raiders’ wild start to free agency. Naturally, they are fired up. Here are some of your responses: Sess It went about as well as vould be expected. We got our guy at C. […]

How Maxx Crosby development affects 2026 draft

The cancelled Maxx Crosby trade from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens affects many things with the team, including the upcoming NFL draft. The Raiders were going to get the No. 14 overall draft pick from the Ravens in the 2026 draft and a 2027 first-rounder as well. As a result, the Raiders, […]

Can Fernando Mendoza end this trend?

We all expect the Las Vegas Raiders to use the No. 1 overall draft pick next month on Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. The hope is the Heisman Trophy winner can finally give the Silver and Black some stability and be the long-term answer at the most important position on the field. There is no reason […]

Friday open thread

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