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Things did not go how the Las Vegas Raiders planned in Josh McDaniels’ first year as head coach. Heading into year two of his tenure, the Raiders are focused on improving their porous 6-11 record. Las Vegas has made numerous major changes to their regime this offseason. Longtime quarterback Derek Carr now plays for the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders embarrassed themselves last season en route to earning the seventh overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. They can turn that rough season into a positive by developing Tyree Wilson, the pass rusher out of Texas Tech that the team used that draft pick on. He will be added to a […]

The Philadelphia Eagles and Las Vegas Raiders have released their statements in the wake of the sad passing of Hall of Famer and former offensive tackle Bob Brown. Brown–who played for the Eagles, Raiders and Los Angeles Rams in his legendary 10-year career that spanned from the 1960s and ’70s–passed away last Friday in Oakland, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have had rumored interest in veteran cornerback Marcus Peters throughout the offseason. While it is not a certainty that the Raiders will land Peters to bolster its secondary, it seems like the logical fit, according to Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. “Hard to classify this as a for-sure signing, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs are bitter rivals. Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby detailed a scenario in which he head-butted Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes this past season on “The Voncast” with Von Miller. “We were going back and forth,” Crosby said. “I got him with a sack on the first drive and […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have signed fourth-round draft pick Jakorian Bennett to his rookie contract, locking in the entire 2023 NFL Draft Class. Sin City has had quite the season since Derek Carr’s departure, as well as having new team ownership. One of the things they want to secure as they get set for the […]

After nine seasons, Derek Carr saw his tenure with the Las Vegas Raiders come to an end. As he prepares to begin his career with the New Orleans Saints, Carr looked back on his time with the Raiders and what went wrong. Carr left Las Vegas as the franchise leader in passing yards (35,222) and […]

Although Tom Brady’s playing days in the National Football League seem to actually be over for good, the seven-time Super Bowl champion is staying busy in retirement — and that includes buying a piece of the Las Vegas Raiders. Besides that, he’s preparing for a broadcasting job with Fox Sports in 2024, and focusing on […]

Tom Brady is close to being officially a part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. Just don’t expect him to be really active on the role and be hands-on when it comes to the operations and management of the team. The NFL icon said as much in a recent interview with the Associated Press, noting that […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly “likely” to sign former Baltimore Ravens CB Marcus Peters, per Vic Tafur and Tashan Reed of The Athletic. “Those guys (Jakorian Bennett, Tyler Hall, other Raiders cornerback options) may be competing for one starting job, as the Raiders seem likely to sign veteran cornerback Marcus Peters before training camp,” […]

The Las Vegas Raiders roster is taking shape this NFL offseason, and we now have a pretty good idea of what it will look like come Week 1. Now, the next time we see the 2023 team will be at Raiders training camp when players start fighting for playing time and roster roles. After the […]

Ever since Tom Brady purchased a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, the unretirement rumors that have swirled around the legendary quarterback have only intensified. So much so, that Brady flat-out denied that he has any designs on playing in the NFL again. But that didn’t stop Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby from […]

While heaping praise on his New York Jets teammates, Aaron Rodgers couldn’t help but mention Davante Adams and still be in awe of the Las Vegas Raiders wideout. Rodgers recently went on an interview and talked about Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner and wide receiver Garrett Wilson, noting how the two have really stood out in […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ pairing of Davante Adams and Jimmy Garoppolo have yet to play together, but they are already being considered as one of the top QB-WR duos in the NFL heading to the 2023 season. In a recent ranking released on NFL.com, the Adams-Garoppolo duo was rated sixth on the list, ahead of […]

The New Orleans Saints are considering signing a former first-round draft pick to play in front of Derek Carr. The Saints hosted center Billy Price for a visit Monday, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. The Saints appear to be attempting to give Derek Carr as much protection as possible for the 2023 NFL season. […]

As the Las Vegas Raiders gear up for the highly anticipated 2023 NFL season, it’s time to shine a spotlight on the remarkable talents that have the potential to redefine the team’s future. In the shadows of well-known stars, two individuals have quietly been making their mark, ready to soar to new heights. Join us […]

Running back Josh Jacobs has yet to put ink on the franchise tag offer extended to him by the Las Vegas Raiders. It’s a standoff that just became even more intriguing due to the fact that the Minnesota Vikings recently released star running back Dalvin Cook. In other words, hypothetically speaking, the Raiders can just […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have seen their offense go through some big changes this offseason, but one supposed constant is Josh Jacobs. After a breakout campaign for the Raiders, Jacobs saw the Raiders slap the franchise tag on him, ensuring that he will be spending the foreseeable future in Las Vegas. Despite that, Jacobs and […]

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow has been in trade rumors for much of the 2023 NFL offseason. That speculation could turn out to be much ado about nothing. The Raiders haven’t received trade offers for Renfrow, according to The Athletic’s Tashan Reed. He reportedly isn’t close to being moved. A Raiders’ Hunter Renfrow […]

Josh Jacobs has yet to sign his franchise tender with the Las Vegas Raiders amid a busy offseason in the desert. However, this isn’t stopping him from putting in the work, reports NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Reigning NFL rushing champ Josh Jacobs hasn’t signed his franchise tender with the #Raiders. But he is casually squatting […]

The Oakland Raiders have had a wild offseason, one that has included big splashes in both NFL free agency and the trade market. Rumors around the NFL are that Hunter Renfrow has been included in trade talks as well, however a league source would say otherwise, reports The Athletic’s Tashan Reed. “Renfrow’s name has frequently […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are at a standstill when it comes to star running back Josh Jacobs. The reigning NFL rushing king has yet to sign his franchise tag and there are no signs of a long-term extension getting done before training camp. That has given other running backs on the Raiders roster some reps […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have been hard at work this offseason, reconstructing their offense after moving on from Derek Carr shortly after the end of the 2022 season. The team opted to bring in Jimmy Garoppolo to replace Carr, and while he hasn’t even taken the field for Las Vegas yet, it’s safe to say […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are looking for new leaders in the locker room in the wake of the departure of Derek Carr. At least one young player is emerging as a leader on the defensive side of the ball for the Raiders. Third-year linebacker Divine Deablo has been given more responsibility within the Raider defense […]

In an encouraging development for the Las Vegas Raiders, Jimmy Garoppolo looks ready to go for training camp after receiving offseason surgery. The former 49ers QB signed a three-year, $67.5 million dollar deal in March, shortly after fixing his injured foot with a strengthening procedure. Garoppolo broke his foot midway through the 2022 campaign and […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are preparing for the 2023 season without Josh Jacobs right now. The 25-year-old is the only player absent from the team’s mandatory minicamp but there is a reason why. In speaking with reporters, McDaniels spoke nicely of Jacobs and explained why he is not at the Raiders minicamp, according to Omar […]

One NFL draft pick said no to the NFL because he never plays on Sundays. But once you know more about his story, you’ll agree that his reason behind it is pretty valid. Standing at 6 feet 8 and weighing 330 pounds, Eli Herring was on track to be one of the best offensive tackles […]

Davante Adams is used to being in a loud atmosphere. After all, he plays in front of tens of thousands of roaring football fans on a weekly basis during the NFL season. But even the Las Vegas Raiders star wide receiver looked astonished by how energetic the crowd was Monday night at T-Mobile Arena when […]

Maxx Crosby has established himself as the heartbeat for the Las Vegas Raiders and one of the best players in the NFL. But he wants to be more. Crosby wants to be the best edge rusher in football, according to Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The Raiders star is open about the sacrifice […]

Chandler Jones had a roller-coaster debut season with the Las Vegas Raiders last year. The Raiders brought in Jones with the hope that he would add another dimension to their pass rush. Overall, Jones struggled to get much going at the line of scrimmage over the course of the 2022 season. He recorded a mere […]

Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots are an easy target these days. That is the predicament all polarizing dynasties face when excellence is displaced by mediocrity. That aura is removed and they no longer seem untouchable. Las Vegas Raiders star wide receiver Davante Adams subtly, and perhaps unintentionally, got in on this growing pastime […]

After nine years, the Las Vegas Raiders decided to end the Derek Carr Era this NFL offseason. The team could have gone in several directions for a new quarterback, including trading for Aaron Rodgers or drafting a QB in the 2023 NFL Draft. Instead, the team signed former San Francisco 49ers signal-caller Jimmy Garoppolo. And […]

New Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo underwent foot surgery back in March to repair an injury that he reportedly sustained back in December with the San Francisco 49ers. While some have started to consider pressing the panic button with his health issues, head coach Josh McDaniels is in full belief Jimmy G will be […]

With Tom Brady becoming a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and the news of Jimmy Garoppolo failing his physical with the team, many have speculated that Brady could return and play for the Raiders in 2023, but he came out and emphatically shut the door on that possibility. “I’m certain I’m not playing again, […]

This former Las Vegas Raiders executive isn’t playing into the panic that has ensued after a recent report shed light on an injury waiver the Raiders had added into quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo’s contract, which would allow the tam to release him after a failed physical. Former Raiders Senior Personnel Executive Michael Lombardi pumped the brakes […]

Amid rumors that Tom Brady could unretire and take over as the Las Vegas Raiders’ quarterback amid his ownership bid on the team, many are wondering if that’s even allowed or possible. Well, apparently, it is. However, it won’t be easy since Brady would need to get the approval of the NFL and other owners […]

NFL legend Troy Aikman doesn’t want to meddle on Tom Brady and the Las Vegas Raiders amid rumors that TB12 could unretire and suit up for the Vegas franchise. However, in his opinion, anything is possible when it comes to Brady. With that said, Aikman is not really ruling out the possibility that Brady comes […]

It was not a great first year for Patrick Graham as defensive coordinator of the Las Vegas Raiders, but defensive Maxx Crosby expressed optimism for a rebound from the unit in year two in Graham’s system. “Last OTAs, it was a lot,” Maxx Crosby said, via Aidan Champion of Raiders Today. “Obviously, Pat [Graham] was […]

When the Las Vegas Raiders delayed quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo’s introductory press conference, much talk ensued about how there was nothing to see there. But after news emerged that a Garoppolo foot injury led the Raiders to add an addendum to his contract that allows the franchise to release him after a failed physical, that couldn’t […]