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The Raiders are one of the NFL’s most iconic franchises, and the team has had a history of signing big-name players, often past their primes. Here are five stars you may have forgotten donned the silver and black. 5. Randy Moss, 2005-2006 One of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history, Moss spent seven incredibly […]

Despite the recent relocation of the Raiders franchise, the majority of their rich history was achieved over in Oakland and Los Angeles insofar. The team is one of the most iconic in the whole NFL, with their players just as legendary. As the Raiders open a new chapter in Las Vegas this upcoming season, it […]

To protect its players from the coronavirus, the NFL has come up with several guidelines that limit player interactions. Oakland Raiders wideout Henry Ruggs was among those who blasted the rule. Via Twitter, Ruggs expressed his disbelief about the new rule which limits postgame interactions and forbids jersey swaps for the Raiders and all other […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr did not want to wait until training camp to put in work with some of his rookies. Carr had a throwing session with Vegas draftee Lynn Bowden Jr. last Thursday. The field appears to have been full of cones, with Bowden working on route combinations and Carr airing out […]

Current free agent NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown is quite the frequent user of social media — especially Instagram and Twitter. With Instagram now becoming the most recent platform of choice for the troubled pass catcher, Brown posted a cryptic photo on social media this week, a picture that featured him in a New England […]

There are certain rivalries that will be intense no matter the current state of the teams. This is true of the matchups between the Denver Broncos and the Las Vegas Raiders. These are two teams that have seen great success in their history and created many unforgettable moments. This has not been the case recently. […]

The Oakland/Los Angeles (now Las Vegas) Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs have starred in one of the football’s most bitter rivalries since the 1960s—ignited by late Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt brokering the AFL-NFL merger behind the back of late Raiders owner Al Davis. On the field, the teams have competed in the same division for […]

Could Jadeveon Clowney be headed to the Las Vegas Raiders? According to Cecil Lammey, team sources say it is possible. Per Lammey’s sources, the Raiders have made an offer to the seventh-year defensive end. https://twitter.com/CecilLammey/status/1280181797251198976 There is no indication on the details of the offer, but according to the sources there are two or three […]

It’s been quite an NFL ride for the Las Vegas Raiders. Over the past half decade of being part of the league, the franchise has moved to different arenas and cities which has helped to write them a colorful history. They’ve had their fair share of tough, heartbreaking losses but there have also been a […]

Maxx Crosby of the Raiders had a strong rookie season in 2019, and it looks like he’s putting his offseason to good use with a brutal hill workout: Maxx Crosby is taking this whole hill workout thing to another level 😳 @Raiders (via @CrosbyMaxx) pic.twitter.com/6H1egOqQ5b — The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) July 1, 2020 As you can […]

Trent Brown signed with the Las Vegas Raiders last offseason, strengthening the right side of their offensive line. After helping the team improve from 4-12 to 7-9 in 2019, Brown believes the Raiders are poised to improve even more in 2020. Per Anthony Galaviz in The Fresno Bee: “I feel like we definitely got better […]

From Oakland, to Los Angeles to Las Vegas, the Raiders have been all over California. The Silver and Black have had their fair share of ups and downs but they’ve managed to make it to the playoffs time and time again. With a handful of titles both as part of the AFL and the NFL, […]

Former NFL defensive back Rod Woodson is now a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame after putting together an illustrious career as a professional football player. Now looking to possibly get into coaching at the highest level, Woodson has actually found that such a feat is much more difficult than he initially anticipated. […]

Despite a relocation to Sin City in a very strange offseason, Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Trent Brown still believes in the AFC West franchise ahead of the 2020 — especially the team’s offense. According to Brown, the Raiders’ offense will be more than formidable this time around as Las Vegas did manage to add […]

Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis isn’t on board with the league selling advertisements for the upcoming season to cover seats that are close to the field. Speaking to Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Davis said he was the only one to vote against the proposed change. Davis said he can’t imagine telling […]

The Las Vegas Raiders managed to get a surplus of talent under center this offseason by bringing in Marcus Mariota to back up Derek Carr. It appears the two have already found a way to get acquainted despite the restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Carr and Mariota were spotted getting a […]

The Las Vegas Raiders actually pushed for a playoff spot during their final season in Oakland in 2019. But ultimately, they went just 7-9 due to a second-half slide. Honestly, it’s hard to imagine the Raiders being much better in 2020, because most of the same issues that existed this past season remain going into […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have been busy with their relocation this offseason amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Fortunately, it appears everything went according to plan with their new stadium off The Strip and facilities in Henderson. According to Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, general Mike Mayock is admittedly impressed with all the […]

The Raiders — regardless of if you know them for their days in Oakland or strictly are referring to them by their new Las Vegas name — are one of the most well-known members of the NFL around. Their storied history, their penchant for having some of the most unforgiving fans when it comes to […]

Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis has just confirmed that his team has the green light to sign Colin Kaepernick. Moreover, the “blessing” to sign the QB has been there for a few years now. As noted by Paul Gutierrez of ESPN, Davis clarified that he has been open to sign Kaepernick since 2017 — […]

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller believes the team has all the pieces in place to be a top-five offense. Last year the Raiders finished 11th in the NFL in terms of yards gained. The big issue last season was getting the ball into the end zone. Even though they moved the ball with […]

Jon Gruden is all set to open a new chapter in the history of the Raiders. As reported by Vincent Bonsignore, the Las Vegas Raiders head coach will be going to the team’s new office in Henderson starting next week. The city is located 16 miles away from Las Vegas. Gruden will be one of […]

The 1976 Oakland Raiders may not only be the best team in franchise history, but they are one of the best teams in the history of the NFL. The Raiders, in 1976, were coached by future Hall of Fame head coach and video game inspiration John Madden, then in his eighth season in charge of […]

Teams using their unique climates to their advantage isn’t new. Normally when discussing teams having a home field advantage in the NFL due to climate, it’s the cold-weather teams in the northeast and midwest having success against warmer weather teams not used to the frigid conditions and snow late in the season. Las Vegas Raiders […]

Las Vegas Raiders edge-rusher Maxx Crosby is excited to see how the AFC West Division plays out this season. Crosby noted the Raiders were actually in the divisional race before stumbling to a 2-4 finish last year. He also said each team will bring a different style to the table, which could make for quite […]

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams has had a long offseason of rehab, but he assured fans his feet are progressing. Williams dealt with plantar fasciitis early in the 2019 campaign, and played through maladies for a large portion of the year. However, it seems the time off has done Williams some good. While […]

Count Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams among the NFL players who will probably be kneeling during the national anthem in 2020. During a conversation with Vic Tafur of The Athletic, Williams said he wasn’t sure what to make of Colin Kaepernick deciding to kneel back in 2016, but now that he is older […]

You better watch out Pat. Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby issued a stern warning against Patrick Mahomes in an interview on The Lefkoe Show published Thursday night. “Just know I’m coming, no doubt,” said Crosby, whose goal is sacking the reigning Super Bowl MVP. Crosby had his first shot against Mahomes last season […]

It was reported earlier this month that Henry Ruggs, the rookie wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders, sustained an injury to his thigh in a freak off-the-field situation. According t0 ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Ruggs has been recovering fine from his thigh injury. Raiders’ first-round pick Henry Ruggs, who was injured last month when he […]

Tesla, SpaceX and The Boring Company CEO Elon Musk could team up with the newly relocated Las Vegas Raiders to provide the AFC West franchise transportation to Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. Raiders team president Marc Badain commented on it to Mick Akers of the Las Vegas Review-Journal: “Las Vegas has always been a town […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have a new stadium. And what better way is there to get fans excited than to create a hype video to promote it? That’s exactly what the Raiders did. And it is far from something that you would expect to get fans excited for a new stadium. Not only should fans […]

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jason Witten has spoken with city leaders as he tries to uphold the team’s tradition of inclusion. Witten said for him this is personal because he has had friends who have been subject to discrimination and persecution just because of the color of their skin. Per Mark Anderson of the […]

Not everyone agrees with the recent protests springing up around the country and the world regarding the recent death of George Floyd as well as racial injustice and police brutality. On Sunday, former Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver Dez Bryant called out his former teammate and current Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jason Witten for […]

Several NFL quarterbacks have used their platform to stand in solidarity with the African American community following the death of George Floyd. Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is now making sure to do his part in denouncing racial injustice. Carr released a statement on the importance of athletes speaking out on societal issues, via Jim […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have gone through many changes since their beginning in 1960. They have been around since the AFL days with many different head coaches and three city changes. The most recent one will be final in 2020 when they kick off for the first time in Las Vegas. Jon Gruden is back […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are heading to Nevada for this summer’s training camp. As part of their transition from Oakland to Las Vegas, the team will also be moving out of their training facility in Napa, California and transferring their 2020 training camp in their new home in Nevada. This comes after the NFL set […]

Under the leadership of Al Davis from 1972-2011 and now his son, Mark, the Raiders franchise — currently in its third location in Las Vegas — has taken an aggressive approach to free agency. While that’s led to a few high-profile successes (Rich Gannon, Charles Woodson, Jerry Rice), it’s also produced a slew of head-scratching […]

Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby is about to enter his second season at the highest level as the once heralded AFC West franchise is currently making the transition from Oakland to “Sin City.” With Crosby already fully immersed in the organization and the toughness that comes along with wearing the silver and black, […]

A growing group of athletes and sports figures has voiced a stance on the unlawful killing of George Floyd. Mark Davis, the owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, is anxious to find ‘solutions’ after watching the video of Floyd’s death. In a statement on the team’s official site, Mark Davis is calling for changes to […]