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The Las Vegas Raiders are still trying to create cap space, and they’re begging Marcus Mariota to help them. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports the Raiders have asked Mariota to take a massive pay cut. The former Oregon star is owed over $10 million, but Las Vegas is hoping he agrees to reduce his […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have added depth to their defensive line by signing Solomon Thomas to a one-year, $5 million contract, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Coming out of Stanford, Thomas displayed uncommon quickness for his position and was a disruptive force capable of playing all over the line. During the 2017 edition of […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ offensive line situation is turning into something of a maze. Las Vegas had previously cut veteran guard Richie Incognito in an effort to save cap space. However, Incognito tweeted Wednesday he is back with the Raiders, equipped with a video montage and all. Guess who’s back!! @Raiders #JustWinBaby #ImNotGoingAnywhere https://t.co/W0glK2lZ1D Video […]

It turns out the Las Vegas Raiders will not be releasing center Rodney Hudson. Instead, Hudson now becomes an integral part of an emerging NFC West contender. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported the Raiders are sending Hudson to the Arizona Cardinals for a swap of draft picks. The #Raiders are finalizing a trade of […]

In somewhat of a shocker, the Las Vegas Raiders have released Pro Bowl center Rodney Hudson. The move comes as the Raiders appear to be redoing a lot of their offensive line, having just traded Trent Brown to the New England Patriots last week. Rodney Hudson will be immediately coveted. The #AZCardinals have been on […]

The NFL free agency window is now in full swing. The Las Vegas Raiders have made their move and it comes in the form of the signing of free agent pass-rusher Yannick Ngakoue, who could be the Raiders’ answer to Patrick Mahomes. This report comes via Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal: On the […]

Free-agent guard Kyle Long is getting ready for his NFL comeback as he is set to pay a visit to a couple of teams in the offseason. According to ESPN‘s Adam Schefter, he will be meeting with the Las Vegas Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs in a bid to land a contract for 2021. […]

After going 8-8 and missing the playoffs in 2020, the Las Vegas Raiders aim to improve the roster and make the postseason in 2021. They’ve already been busy this month, trading away Trent Brown to the New England Patriots. For the Raiders, they’ll need to beef up their offensive line to get Josh Jacobs going […]

So, a bunch of people might not have noticed with the Dak Prescott bonanza going on, but Bill Belichick just reloaded. And it’s starting to look like the New England Patriots are all in on Cam Newton, at least for now. On Tuesday morning, the Pats brought back offensive lineman and Super Bowl LIII veteran […]

The New England Patriots are starting the offseason with a huge acquisition by agreeing to acquire offensive tackle Trent Brown from the Las Vegas Raiders, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. As part of the deal, the Raiders will receive a 2022 fifth-round pick in exchange for their 2022 seventh-round pick, which will be sent to the […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is not going anywhere. Raiders general manager Mike Mayock gushed about Carr on Wednesday, saying the 29-year-old deserves to be mentioned among the best quarterbacks in the NFL and citing his progression under head coach Jon Gruden: “I think Derek Carr had his best year yet, under Jon Gruden,” […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are exploring trade options with star left tackle Trent Brown, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. With the franchise in search of more help on defense, the Raiders appear as though they’re willing to give up Brown via trade this offseason. With so few tackles available on the market in […]

The ridiculous 4-team QB trade that would land Russell Wilson with the Raiders Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 142 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 142 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 142 […]

The Las Vegas Raiders hope free agency can help them get over the hump. They need a great team for their Allegiant Stadium (fans in the house) debut. The brand new stadium did not open for fans last season. It’s also Jon Gruden’s fourth year as head coach so his seat gets even hotter. Regardless, […]

Former NFL quarterback and sports analyst David Carr sounded off on the ongoing saga between gunslinger Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks, which also involved his brother Derek who is currently serving as the QB of the Las Vegas Raiders. The speculated rift happened after Wilson complained about “getting hit too much” due to the […]

The AFC West is shaping up to become one of the most competitive divisions in the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs have been dominating recently, going to two Super Bowls in a row. They’ll be looking to add some depth on their offensive line, however, with Sammy Watkins and Demarcus Robinson likely signing elsewhere, they’ll […]

In an exclusive interview with the Establish The Pass podcast on ClutchPoints, Las Vegas Raiders Pro Bowler Darren Waller talked about the team being within striking distance of the Kansas City Chiefs, his growing chemistry with Derek Carr as one of the most explosive duos in the NFL, his impressive place in the Raider record […]

Are the Seattle Seahawks and Russell Wilson really headed for a breakup? Seattle’s franchise quarterback has reportedly discussed possible trade destinations with the team, and there is suddenly a very real chance Wilson could be on the move this offseason. That initial report included the Las Vegas Raiders, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets and New […]

Russell Wilson trade rumors are heating up after the The Athletic dropped a bombshell about his rift with the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson has been rather vocal with his displeasure with the organization recently, and rightly so. In 2020 alone, the Seahawks allowed 48 sacks, the third-most in the league. It has been that way the last […]

Russell Wilson’s future with the Seattle Seahawks has been a topic of discussion this offseason, with some believing it is nothing to be concerned about. On the contrary, The Athletic’s Michael-Shawn Dugar, Mike Sando, and Jayson Jenks highlighted why Wilson’s future in Seattle could be in doubt in a long piece showing how the relationship between […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota could be a potential trade target for any number of teams looking to make a change under center. However, there are contractual concerns. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network notes Mariota’s contract carries incentives that can bring his 2021 cap hit to over $20 million. Rapoport said teams do not feel […]

The rumor mill strikes again as Marcus Mariota is the betting favorite to become the New England Patriots starting quarterback next year, per Pro Football Talk. Mariota has had quite the roller coaster of a career. Playing in just one game for the Las Vegas Raiders this last season, Mariota put on quite the performance. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have been in recent trade rumor discussions surrounding quarterbacks Derek Carr and Marcus Mariota. However, it appears Carr will be leaving the rumor mill as it’s been reported by Adam Caplan that, “Carr may wind up getting his contract extended, that’s the belief around the league. They do not want to […]

In an exclusive interview with the Establish The Pass podcast on ClutchPoints, Las Vegas Raiders Pro Bowler Darren Waller talked about the team being within striking distance of the Kansas City Chiefs, his growing chemistry with Derek Carr as one of the most explosive duos in the NFL, his impressive place in the Raider record […]

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Kemah Siverand was arrested for street racing in the early hours of Saturday morning, the Houston Police Department announced on Monday. Siverand was charged with felony evading arrest after driving for another mile after being initially stopped by police officers. Two other accomplices were charged with racing on a highway. According […]

Las Vegas Raiders backup gunslinger Marcus Mariota failed to see significant action in the 2020 NFL season after spending the majority of their games riding the bench behind QB1 Derek Carr. However, Mariota did have a stellar game in Week 15 against the Los Angeles Chargers, racking up 226 passing yards on 17-of-28 passes along […]

Carson Wentz might have been an alternative option for the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts agreed to trade a 2021 third-round pick and a conditional second-round choice in 2022 to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for Wentz, who is coming off a woeful 2020. But they had interest in another quarterback prior to making the play […]

Darren Waller on catching the Chiefs, chemistry with Derek Carr, his music career, Jon Gruden sayings, & more Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 140 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 140 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish […]

There were some reports of longtime star linebacker Von Miller being let go from the Denver Broncos. Perhaps the Las Vegas Raiders are interested in their nemesis. Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard is doing his part to bring the talented linebacker to his favorite team, the Raiders. I know the @raiders better […]

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller has been keeping busy over the offseason. Aside from working hard to further improve his game for the upcoming season, the 28-year-old has also been quite preoccupied with his career as a rapper. Waller dropped a new music video for his latest single, “Sun In My Eyes.” See […]

Darren Waller knows that one age-old NFL rivalry that has taken a back seat to others over the past few years is that of the Las Vegas Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs. This has a lot to do with how successful the Chiefs have been under the reign of superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes, coupled […]

The Las Vegas Raiders might be planning to shake things up at wide receiver. Steelers WR Juju Smith-Schuster has emerged as a name the squad might be interested in, according to NFL analyst John Clayton. Smith-Schuster would join a Raiders receiving corps that features Henry Ruggs III, who showed some promise coming off his rookie […]

The quarterback market is booming as the offseason kicks off, and the Las Vegas Raiders have received calls on Derek Carr. However, Carr’s brother, NFL Network analyst David Carr, says the Raiders have shut down all those calls, per James Palmer of NFL Network. The Raiders have recently received offers for back up Marcus Mariota, […]

With Marcus Mariota seemingly on his way out of the Las Vegas Raiders in the offseason, the New England Patriots have suddenly emerged as an interested suitor for the 27-year-old’s services. According to a report posted by The Athletic, the Raiders will be looking to enter the new season with Derek Carr as their starting […]

Charles Woodson is headed to the Hall. The decorated two-way star got deservingly inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. It seemed Woodson has always been destined for the Hall of Fame, as he showed flashes of greatness as early as his collegiate years at the University of Michigan. He received a lot […]

Two-time Super Bowl champion Tom Flores of the Raiders became the first Hispanic head coach to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Paul Gutierrez of ESPN confirmed the news: BREAKING: #Raiders Tom Flores has been selected for the @ProFootballHOF — Paul Gutierrez (@PGutierrezESPN) February 7, 2021 Flores guided the Oakland Raiders to […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr was an oft-discussed name in the rumor mill last offseason, and he might be a potential trade candidate again this spring. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported Tuesday the Raiders might try to trade Carr in exchange for draft capital, which they could then flip in a package for disgruntled Houston Texans […]

American broadcaster and former NFL wide receiver Cris Collinsworth held a talk with Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden on his podcast featuring San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman. Despite having an apparent warning from Collinsworth on a possible tampering violation, Gruden didn’t show any signs of fear and publicly recruited Sherman to join […]

According to reports, the Las Vegas Raiders could emerge as a strong contender in the race to sign Houston Texans want-away star Deshaun Watson. The general belief, however, is that parting ways with Derek Carr will be a key prerequisite for the Raiders before they can even join in on the Watson sweepstakes. According to […]