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During the NFL offseason, teams engage in strategic maneuvers to enhance their rosters and improve their prospects for the upcoming season. For the Las Vegas Raiders, the 2023 campaign presented challenges. It resulted in an 8-9 record and a playoff absence. However, as they approach the 2024 offseason, the Raiders have their sights set on […]

Justin Fields’ trade market has yet to take shape this 2024 offseason, but former Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock believes there will be teams interested in the Chicago Bears quarterback. With that said, Mayock also doesn’t see the need for the Windy City franchise to rush in moving the young quarterback. The Bears […]

The Las Vegas Raiders could really use a quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft. However, drafting 13, they are almost certainly out of the Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels territory, and even JJ McCarthy or Bo Nix could be off the board by then. That’s why new Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce and general […]

Another suitor has joined the Atlanta Falcons in pursuit of Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields. In fact, as the 2024 NFL Draft draws closer and closer, it would reportedly be a “surprise” if the  24-year-old is traded to the Falcons instead of elsewhere. The Pittsburgh Steelers have emerged in the “conversation” on a trade for […]

The Las Vegas Raiders were expected to push the Kansas City Chiefs hard in the 2023 season. However, the Raiders struggled badly in the first half of the year and fell out of contention early in the season. In an effort to mount an assault on their long-time rivals and back-to-back Super Bowl champion Chiefs, […]

As the Las Vegas Raiders approach a critical juncture in free agency, the spotlight falls on star running back Josh Jacobs. With the franchise tag deadline looming, the Raiders have outlined their strategy regarding Jacobs. According to reports, they have opted against utilizing the franchise tag. This would have entailed a payment of $14,149,200 for […]

The 2024 NFL Scouting Combine officially kicked off on Thursday, and the opening day’s activities revolved around the defensive linemen and the linebackers. Still, there was plenty of talk revolving around the quarterbacks in this year’s upcoming draft. While the combine was taking place, NFL insider Ian Rapoport revealed which teams had met with this […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are one of a handful of teams who are in need of stability at the game’s most important position. Derek Carr spent nine years as the Raiders starting quarterback, and while he often provided stability, he only seldom showed glimpses of being a true franchise quarterback. Other than Carr, the closest […]

Antonio Pierce has a bunch of supporters, as was obvious in the lead-up to him being officially promoted to full-time head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. But not everyone strongly believes in him. Former NFL executive and general manager Michael Lombardi is seemingly expressing doubt about his vision for the franchise. Specifically, he is […]

The NFL free agency period is almost here. However, one huge name that might have a new home via the trade market is Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields. The debate on whether the Bears will select Caleb Williams No. 1 or keep Justin Fields has been a huge talking point. If Fields is traded, a […]

“He’s a Raider.” That’s all Las Vegas Raiders general manager Tom Telesco had to say about the trade rumors surrounding All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams. Speaking to the media on Tuesday ahead of the NFL combine, Telesco shut down any speculation that the Raiders are shopping Adams, per Adam Schefter. Rumors surfaced after the season […]

Former Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Damon Arnette finds himself in more legal trouble after his guilty plea to a felony gun charge. Arnette was arrested on Jan. 6th on gun and drug charges, Ian Rapoport reports. Ex-Raiders player is amid more legal trouble  Damon Arnette was reportedly charged with possession of less than a gram […]

Alongside new head coach Antonio Pierce, the Las Vegas Raiders hired a new general manager in Tom Telesco. Moving from the Los Angeles Chargers to the Raiders, Telesco made sure to bring some old friends with him. Las Vegas has hired JoJo Wooden as senior director of player personnel, the team announced. The executive served […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are headed towards a free agency crossroads with star running back Josh Jacobs. Before the franchise tag deadline, the Raiders have devised their Jacobs plan. Las Vegas will try to re-sign Jacobs, but they don’t plan on franchise tagging him, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. If Jacobs were to receive the […]

Recently, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce and the team made a big move by opting to hire former Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy for the same position, per ESPN. Getsy takes over a Raiders offense that was shaky at best throughout much of the 2023-24 NFL season, mired by injuries, public player […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have some clearly defined needs in the 2024 NFL Draft, starting with quarterback. Antonio Pierce’s team also needs help on the offensive line, with three starters becoming free agents, and on defense at cornerback and defensive tackle. Due to these needs, the two sneaky good players the Raiders must take in […]

The NFL offseason is here and it is going to be a busy one for the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders want to find a way to get into the postseason, and they are making some new hires to get ready for the 2024 season. Las Vegas just made a big move on Tuesday as […]

As the NFL offseason ramps up, the Las Vegas Raiders stand at a critical crossroads. Following a promising start to the 2023 season, the team stumbled down the stretch. They ended with an 8-9 record and narrowly missed the playoffs. Nevertheless, with strategic signings in free agency, the Raiders can reinforce their roster and mount […]

Head coach Antonio Pierce and the Las Vegas Raiders are currently in the midst of what figures to be a highly important offseason as it pertains to the future direction of the franchise. Pierce was named the team’s full time head coach earlier this offseason after taking over for the team midway through this past […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has been suspended two games for violating the NFL’s Performance Enhancing Substances Policy, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. “The policy violation is related to him using a prescribed medication without having a valid Therapeutic Use Exemption, per sources,” Schefter wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Garoppolo will be suspended for […]

Sabrina Ionescu is arguably the biggest names in women’s sports, as the WNBA star has already had quite an impressive career with the New York Liberty. Through just four seasons, Ionescu is already a two-time All-Star, and she set the single-season three-point record in her fourth season in the league, which is wildly impressive. Ionescu’s […]

The Las Vegas Raiders officially hired Antonio Pierce to be their full-time head coach earlier this offseason after his success in his interim role last season, and he is currently in the process of filling in his staff. That has led him to a reunion of sorts with a former Raiders assistant who has a […]

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce was on the show “The Pivot Podcast” with Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder where he talked about how he talks to his top players like stars Davante Adams and Maxx Crosby. He said candidly to the hosts of the podcast that while they are all cool […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl 58 champions after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in a thrilling overtime finish on Sunday night. Patrick Mahomes delivered once again and was named Super Bowl MVP, and the celebrations are on for the Chiefs. However, leading up to the Super Bowl, Chiefs coach Andy Reid revealed the […]

The Green Bay Packers duo of Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams absolutely ruled the league when everything was working out. Sadly, both had to part ways with the wide receiver heading to the Las Vegas Raiders and the quarterback moving on to the New York Jets. There is still hope of a reunion. However, it […]

There’s at least mutual interest between Josh Jacobs and the Las Vegas Raiders on the veteran running back re-signing with his longtime team in free agency this summer. One major potential sticking point? Pretty much the same contract negotiation dynamics that prompted Jacobs to hold out until two weeks before kickoff of the 2023 season. “The […]

The 2024 NFL draft has a couple of buyers and sellers in the Top 10. It’s been reported that the No. 3 pick owned by the New England Patriots could be on sale. Some of the buyers mentioned are the Las Vegas Raiders, Minnesota Vikings, and Atlanta Falcons. The quarterback position runs the NFL and […]

It’s probably safe to assume that Tom Brady’s career as an NFL player is over. A year after officially retiring from the game, fans still weren’t sure if Brady would return as a player. His last season showed that he still had the skills and the mind to play, after all. However, it seems like […]

Davante Adams faced criticism back in early October 2022 after shoving a photographer when the Las Vegas Raiders lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 30-29. It was an incident that happened so long ago that many forgot about it. However, the NFL has finally made its ruling on the situation. Adams won’t face any discipline […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are kicking off a new era in 2024. After a typically tumultuous, disappointing start led to the midseason dismissals of head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler, the Raiders have started fresh early in the offseason by hiring interim coach Antonio Pierce and former Los Angeles Chargers general manager […]

As Antonio Pierce takes over the Las Vegas Raiders head coaching role full-time, he was expected to have Kliff Kingsbury as his offensive coordinator. But after Kingsbury decided to change his mind, Pierce had an ice-cold response. After it was announced that Kingsbury would join the Raiders, he instead changed course and took the vacant […]

The Las Vegas Raiders stand at a pivotal juncture as they approach the 2024 NFL offseason. With crucial decisions looming regarding their roster, the team’s management must navigate the delicate balance between talent acquisition and financial prudence. As the Raiders strive to solidify their position as formidable contenders in the upcoming season, the imminent player […]

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce has created the most excitement the organization has seen in years. The Raiders field some of the best talent in the NFL at certain positions, but they haven’t been highlighted, due to poor team play. After taking over as the interim head coach in 2023, Pierce was given […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are hoping for a better season under new coach Antonio Pierce in 2024-2025. For now, they’ll have to be content watching their AFC West rivals the Kansas City Chiefs take on the 49ers in the Super Bowl. A new offensive coordinator for Sin City’s team was discussed after Kliff Kingsbury headed […]

Before signing with the Las Vegas Raiders, Jakobi Meyers wanted to remain with the New England Patriots. However, Bill Belichick and the Patriots had a firm number they weren’t willing to compromise on. The veteran wide receiver said that the Patriots’ offer to him was $1 million short of the contract he received from the Raiders; […]

Magic Johnson knows a thing or two about dishing out assists. His 10,141 assists are 7th-most in NBA history. And now, all of these years later, Magic can’t help himself but falling into old habits. Only this time around, it wasn’t a no-look dish to James Worthy on a fast-break or a picture-perfect entry pass […]

The Las Vegas Raiders failed to come to terms with Kliff Kingsbury to be their new offensive coordinator. However, it doesn’t look like fans will need to wait much longer to find out who their offensive play-caller will be. Las Vegas is reportedly close to hiring former Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy for the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ search for a new offensive coordinator is not over after all. Despite prior reports indicating that a deal was essentially done, USC senior offensive analyst and former Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury is withdrawing his name from consideration, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Kingsbury’s appeal lied in his ability to help […]

On Friday, it was announced that actor Carl Weathers, known for his roles in the Rocky franchise as well as other films like Happy Gilmore and Predator, had passed away peacefully at his home, per CNN. Weathers was perhaps most synonymous with the fictional boxer Apollo Creed, Rocky Balboa’s nemesis turned friend in the iconic franchise, but […]