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On the first day of the NFL’s “legal tampering” period, moves and transactions are happening at an alarming rate. The Las Vegas Raiders have been one of those busy teams, signing free agent quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a lucrative deal to replace Derek Carr. Logically, people would want to get a response from wide receiver […]

One of the best free agent quarterbacks in the league has found a new home. Jimmy Garoppolo is finally moving on from the San Francisco 49ers, agreeing to a three-year, $67.5 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders. After six seasons in the Bay Area, Garoppolo will take the reins of a team looking to […]

The NFL’s free agency window has just opened, and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport thinks that longtime San Francisco 49er Jimmy Garoppolo could be headed to the Las Vegas Raiders. When asked which teams might be interested in Jimmy G on NFL Now on Monday, Rapoport explained that the Raiders could make the most sense for […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are still hunting for their new QB. Any chance of mending the fence with Derek Carr went out the window when he signed with the New Orleans Saints. Now, Vegas will need to look for a competent QB to take the reins. One name floating around as an option for the […]

The Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers just threw a stick of dynamite into NFL Draft war rooms of several franchises after completing a massive trade that saw DJ Moore get a new home and the Panthers now on the clock for the No. 1 overall pick. The good news, though, is everyone knew Bears general […]

The New Orleans Saints officially introduced Derek Carr at a press conference Saturday afternoon. After ending a nine-year career with the Las Vegas Raiders, the new Saints quarterback was quick to mention his former team. “I just have to say thank you to the Raiders, to Oakland and Las Vegas,” Derek Carr said. “I wouldn’t […]

The 2023 NFL Scouting Combine is now in the books, and we have a much better look at some of the top prospects in the upcoming draft, meaning it’s time for another NFL Mock Draft. Making things even more interesting is the fact that the Chicago Bears turned the draft upside down after their massive […]

NFL Free Agency is right around the corner, and teams across the league are hard at work trying to create as much cap space as possible so that they can go out and sign new players to their team, while also bringing back some of their free agent crew as well. For the Las Vegas […]

After Josh McDaniels moved on from his brother with the Las Vegas Raiders, NFL Network analyst David Carr shared some intel as to why things didn’t work out with Derek Carr in McDaniels’ first year with the team. Appearing on the “Harvester Sports” podcast, David Carr said that while Derek praised McDaniels’ football smarts, he […]

The Las Vegas Raiders were once considered a dark-horse Super Bowl candidate in the 2022 preseason. Obviously, they failed to live up to those lofty expectations. Recall that the squad started 2-6. That was their worst start since 2018. They also eventually missed the playoffs. After that terrible 2022 season, head coach Josh McDaniels and […]

After nine seasons, it looks like Adam Thielen is out as a member of the Minnesota Vikings. The franchise is on the verge of releasing the Pro Bowl pass-catcher in a move to save the team $6.4 million next season. So, if the WR is out, the best Adam Thielen destinations will include teams like […]

The Las Vegas Raiders need a quarterback after watching Derek Carr sign with the New Orleans Saints. However, they decided to use the franchise tag on star running back Josh Jacobs. They are bringing back another piece of the RB room with a one-year deal for Ameer Abdullah, according to Vincent Bonsignore of The Las Vegas […]

The Las Vegas Raiders cut ties with their quarterback of the last nine years, Derek Carr. Now the team must move on by drafting a new signal-caller in the 2023 NFL Draft. After the NFL Scouting Combine, Kentucky QB Will Levis may have slipped a bit with Anthony Richardson’s performance, but that is good news […]

As the Las Vegas Raiders go about their offseason, finding the franchise’s next quarterback is their top priority. The Raiders have been connected to names such as Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson. However, as the 2023 NFL Draft approaches, Las Vegas’ quarterback plan has gotten a bit more clear. The Raiders prefer to find their […]

Could the Las Vegas Raiders be in the mix for Lamar Jackson? The Raiders have not ruled out any action on quarterbacks in the market, including Jackson according to a tweet from ESPN’s Dianna Russini. The Baltimore Ravens placed Jackson on a non-exclusive franchise tag earlier Tuesday. Team Source: The Las Vegas Raiders haven’t eliminated […]

Outside linebacker Bud Dupree turned 30 in February and will play in his eighth NFL season in 2023. However, the Kentucky product has to find a new home. Following two seasons with the Tennessee Titans and head coach Mike Vrabel in the AFC South, reports have come in that the Dupree will be a roster […]

With the Las Vegas Raiders moving on from Derek Carr, the team finds themselves in search of a new face of the franchise. Following a strong showing from several prospects at the NFL combine, many believe that they could address the quarterback position in the NFL draft. With the release of his latest mock draft, […]

Josh Jacobs had a breakout season last year for the Las Vegas Raiders, proving that he is one of the best running backs in the NFL. After a season like Jacobs had, the Raiders were sure to make sure the running back wasn’t leaving anytime soon. The Raiders have officially franchise tagged Jacobs, via Ian […]

The future of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is up in the air, even if he doesn’t retire, it is unknown what team he will play for in 2023. However, it seems unlikely that the Las Vegas Raiders and San Francisco 49ers will make a run at the veteran quarterback, according to Michael Silver […]

Jimmy Garoppolo is set to hit free agency next Wednesday after the San Francisco 49ers confirmed that his time with the franchise has come to an end. The two-time Super Bowl champion is reportedly seeking a mid-to-high level starter’s contract, with the Houston Texans the likeliest destination, according to Bally Sports’ Michael Silver. Interested teams […]

Tyree Wilson is one of the best prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft class. The Texas Tech football pass-rusher is the best true defensive end in the group this year, and as such, lots of 4-3 teams, specifically, at the top of the draft will covet Wilson. This includes teams like the Chicago Bears, Detroit […]

Jon Jones firmly announced his return at UFC 285, quickly dispatching of Ciryl Gane and claiming the heavyweight championship after a three-year hiatus. The fighter’s transgressions will prevent many fans from warmly accepting his re-coronation, but Saturday’s exhibition was a reminder that the name Jones will always be synonymous with combat sports excellence. And that […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are looking for a new starting quarterback after releasing Derek Carr. And their list of Carr replacements could include a New England Patriots quarterback Josh McDaniels is certainly familiar with. The Raiders are reportedly interested in trading for Mac Jones, according to ESPN. Jones played under McDaniels during his rookie year […]

Patrick Peterson has spent the last two years of his career in purple and gold as a member of the Minnesota Vikings. That’s after spending the first ten seasons of his career with the Arizona Cardinals. Peterson had a bit of a comeback in 2022, earning the 12th-best overall defensive grade from PFF among 118 […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have fully committed to replacing their current quarterback Derek Carr. After a disappointing 2022 campaign, the team is fully ready to move on from the former first-round pick. However, the market for competitive QBs this offseason is, well, competitive. Plenty of other teams are interesting in trading for or signing a […]

WNBA star Kelsey Plum and Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller are officially married. While it’s definitely a happy moment for the couple, some fans (and well, simps) of the Las Vegas Aces guard couldn’t help but be in tears after learning that Plum is now off the market. Plum confirmed her marriage with […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are fresh off a disappointing season in which they finished just 6-11. In that disappointing campaign, they made the decision to move on from longtime starting quarterback Derek Carr. This move planted the Raiders firmly in the quarterback market, not just in free agency, but also through the draft. While landing […]

Josh Jacobs burst onto the scene for the Las Vegas Raiders this past season, proving himself to be one of the best running backs in the NFL. The Raiders aren’t prepared to let Jacobs leave Las Vegas anytime soon. The Raiders are planning to use their franchise tag on Jacobs, via Tom Pelissero of the […]

The NFL Draft is never an exact science. In fact, it’s actually nearly the exact opposite. Some late-round selections blossom into stars, some top picks flame out, and there are some prospects no one can seem to agree on. In the 2023 draft class, there’s no player who epitomizes this sentiment more than Florida quarterback […]

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels said he hopes running back Josh Jacobs remains on the team for a while, wrote Around The NFL Writer Nick Shook in a Thursday article. “That’s the hope and the goal is that he’s here for a while,” Josh McDaniels said. “We’ll see how that all plays out, but again, […]

With Super Bowl LVII in the rearview mirror, all eyes are now on the 2023 NFL Draft. The next generation of football stars will hope to hear Commissioner Roger Goodell announce their names in Kansas City, Missouri in late April. One player who likely won’t need to wait too long is Bryce Young. In three […]

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis is one of the best QB prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft and should be off the board within the first 10 picks. With that as the most likely Will Levis NFL draft outcome, here is why the former Kentucky football signal-caller is a great fit for teams like the Carolina […]

The National Football League sent a cease-and-desist letter to the Dimopoulos Law Firm threatening “heightened legal penalties” over a commercial featuring Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby in a silver and black uniform, but the firm decided themselves to sue the NFL. The uniform itself does not include any logos or trademarks owned by the league […]

Darren Waller and Kelsey Plum are getting married in Las Vegas over the weekend, per FOX5 Las Vegas. Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler of the Las Vegas Raiders confirmed the news. Waller, the tight end for the Raiders, and Plum who plays for the Las Vegas Aces, are two of the better players in their […]

While Davante Adams had an immaculate first season with the Las Vegas Raiders, the team limped to just a 6-11 record. As the Raiders look for their quarterback of the future, Adams will play a major role in picking who he will be catching passes from next season. After nine years, the Raiders released QB […]

Linebacker Lavonte David is one of the biggest names in NFL free agency this offseason. The long-time Tampa Bay Buccaneers defender just turned 33, but he still has some good football left in him. That’s why teams like the New York Giants, Buffalo Bills, and Las Vegas Raiders will be interested. David was a second-round […]

With Los Angeles Rams star Jalen Ramsey the subject of plenty of trade rumors as the team prepares to deal him, Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby appeared to make his own preference of Ramsey’s next team known. Crosby shared a video of Ramsey onto his Instagram story recently, as pointed out by Raiders […]

Following the end of the 2022 NFL season, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady announced that he would be retiring. After making the same announcement following the 2021 campaign, many that the future hall of fame quarterback could have more to give to the sport. But on Tuesday, current Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh […]

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels said he’s not looking for a one-year fix at the quarterback spot, Fox Sports NFC East reporter Ralph Vacchiano wrote in a Tuesday tweet. “(Josh McDaniels)’s looking for a quarterback that will be with the Raiders for a long time,” Vacchiano wrote. “It sure doesn’t sound like Aaron Rodgers would […]