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Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby was expecting something a little bit higher entering his second season in the NFL from EA Sports flagship video-game series Madden 21. Crosby, 22, called his 77 overall rating in the next release of the football franchise “garbage.” Per Levi Damien in Raiders Wire: “I’m not happy at […]

Jon Gruden’s first two seasons back with the Las Vegas Raiders franchise haven’t exactly gone to plan. After a disastrous 2018, Gruden’s team did improve last year ending at seven wins and nine losses. Led by some rebounding veterans, a relatively unknown tight end, and an outstanding rookie running back, the Raiders did look much […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are looming to add another explosive target in their offensive arsenal. The team selected former Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Henry Ruggs III with the 12th overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The said pick was a surprise to many and shattered many mock drafts as […]

With a few moves to and from different cities throughout their time in the league, the Las Vegas Raiders have been quite on an NFL journey. But make no mistake about it, the Raiders are still one of the strongest contenders coming out of the West Division of the AFC even if they’ve had to […]

Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis expressed disappointment in the NFL’s current plans to share revenue based on stadium attendance over the weekend. Davis, who became the recently relocated franchise’s principal owner following the passing of NFL legend Al Davis in 2011, shared how the varied state ordinances on public gatherings due to the COVID-19 […]

Mark Davis and the Raiders are preparing for their inaugural season in Las Vegas, though it is unknown whether fans will even be able to attend games. One thing is for sure: Raiders owner Mark Davis will not attend home games if fans are not in the seats. Davis told Vic Tafur of The Athletic […]

Teams around the NFL are beginning to unveil their plans for fans to attend their games during the 2020 season. While most teams are prepared to reduce or avoid having fans attend games, the Las Vegas Raiders are not among the teams that are set to reduce their stadium capacity. Plenty of teams have notified […]

The Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott have been in talks about a contract negotiation for quite some time now. However, lately it feels like things have stalled out and might even be getting a little bit heated. This even led to the quarterback’s brother tweeting out about disliking the Cowboys. He hinted that he […]

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs had a tremendous rookie season, and he is being rewarded for his efforts with his ratings in Madden 21. As a matter of fact, Jacobs has just one halfback ahead of him in the break-tackle rating, and that player is Cleveland Browns star, Nick Chubb. Good luck tackling […]

The defending Super Bowl LIV champion Kansas City Chiefs still reign supreme in the AFC West division. But not if the Las Vegas Raiders have anything to say about it. Well, that’s according to defensive end Maxx Crosby that is. Heading into the upcoming season with the Raiders, the sophomore is motivated to step up […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are still the clear-cut favorites to dominate not just the AFC West, but the whole league. However, among all the teams competing in their division, the Denver Broncos may pose the biggest threat to the reigning Super Bowl champions. Here’s why: With the recent signing of Patrick Mahomes’ lucrative contract extension, […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are gearing up to make the move to their new stadium in 2020. And they want to ensure they remember the legends in the team’s past. While the team continues to prepare to relocate to Las Vegas, an ‘Al Davis Way’ street sign has shown up nearby Allegiant Stadium. Davis, who […]

As the 2020 NFL season draws closer, there is more and more uncertainty about how things will be played. With training camp right around the corner, the league and players still haven’t released exactly what procedures need to be in place. Despite that, the Las Vegas Raiders have to prepare for the start of a […]

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 […]