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Raiders Finalize Coaching Staff Under Klint Kubiak

The Raiders announced their finalized coaching staff today, the first under new head coach Klint Kubiak. Several of the new hires in Las Vegas have already been covered in previous posts, but today’s announcement did provide some new information.

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Raiders have shown interest in trading for a player who would instantly make their defense better and knock a need off their draft list

The Las Vegas Raiders are in the business of getting good players, as general manager John Spytek told reporters this week at the NFL Combine. Adding a linebacker like Tremaine Edmunds of the Chicago Bears would be doing just that.

Maxx Crosby News / Gridiron Heroics / March 1

'There Would Be a Ton of Interest': ESPN Predicts 60% Chance of Maxx Crosby Trade

NFL trade season chatter has spotlighted Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby as one of the league’s most intriguing available players. ESPN’s latest projections peg his chances of being moved at around 60 percent, underscoring how valuable his skill set could be to contenders.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / March 1

Price Currently Too High For Raiders DE Maxx Crosby

The Raiders have been slow playing what is seeming like it will be an eventual trade of star defensive end Maxx Crosby. With the NFL Scouting Combine coming to a close today and the last few rumors of the weekend trickling in, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that, at the moment, the asking price for Crosby is still too high for teams to act on.

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Jeremy Chinn News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 1

This Raiders Veteran's Importance Has Risen Considerably

The Las Vegas Raiders have major changes on the way with even bigger potential implications. The Raiders recently announced that they will switch to a 3-4 defense.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 1

1 Move Raiders Are Reportedly Interested in Makes Complete Sense

The Las Vegas Raiders are on a mission to fix their roster as quickly as possible. The Raiders' front office has made no secret of its plan to be aggressive in making that happen this offseason.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / March 1

Maxx Crosby Trade Rumors Cooling For Now in Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Raiders are entering another transitional offseason, but one major domino doesn’t appear ready to fall at least not yet. Despite recent speculation about a potential Maxx Crosby trade, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that things are “somewhat quiet” on that front.

Maxx Crosby News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 1

Maxx Crosby Trade Front Has Gone ‘Somewhat Quiet’

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Maxx Crosby trade front has gone “somewhat quiet” in recent days. A team source previously told Fowler a few weeks

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 1

1 Raiders' Mistake from Last Offseason Has Been Reconfirmed

The Las Vegas Raiders have made their fair share of mistakes. Some have been bigger mistakes than others. Last offseason was filled with mistakes that compounded mistakes made by previous regimes.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / March 1

A Round 1 trade-up reshapes the Raiders defense in this 3-round mock

The Las Vegas Raiders have traded back into the first round, acquiring a new defensive core in our latest three-round mock draft. We believe this is one of our better ideas; you might as well check out our previous ideas.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 1

Vikings reportedly eyeing Geno Smith, Kyler Murray; which QB is the better option for NFC North club?

The Minnesota Vikings are narrowing down their veteran quarterback options before free agency begins on March 11 at 4 p.m. ET. Here's why one option is superior.

Favorites emerging in Vikings' search for J.J. McCarthy competition

Geno Smith can force Raiders to make tough Fernando Mendoza decision

Report: Colts facing big dilemma with two of their top players

Jimmy Garoppolo could land a starting QB job next season

Derek Carr is being linked to a comeback with one team

Rams propose time limit to initiate booth replay review

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 1

How the Las Vegas Raiders Are Already Wheeling and Dealing

The Las Vegas Raiders are already wheeling and dealing this offseason, and they are just getting started. In what should be a major offseason for Las Vegas, its front office has hit the ground running after naming Klint Kubiak its head coach.

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Maxx Crosby News / The Raider Ramble / March 1

Message from Maxx Crosby to Las Vegas Raiders fans: Ignore the noise

Las Vegas Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby is handling the trade talk the same way he handles everything else. He is not panicking but he’s not making big promises just to calm people down, either.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 1

Kubiak Is Already On His Way to Transcending Raiders' Run Game

All legitimate options for improving the Las Vegas Raiders' roster must be considered this offseason, even if they sound like long shots. The Raiders are reportedly planning to add a fullback and/or a tight end who can also play fullback.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 1

Which Players Have Already Benefitted Most From New Raiders Era

The Las Vegas Raiders have gotten started with what will be a long list of changes. Below are just some of the players who have the chance to improve their value under some of the early changes Las Vegas has already announced.

Geno Smith News / Larry Brown Sports / March 1

Geno Smith is drawing widespread interest

The Las Vegas Raiders have not yet decided what to do with quarterback Geno Smith, but there will be a line for his services if they do move on from him.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 1

Raiders Have 1 Sure Option to Add Firepower This April

The Las Vegas Raiders need to add significant talent on both sides of the ball this offseason. Las Vegas enters the NFL Draft with 10 picks and enough talent available in the draft to make progress on their roster.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 1

Favorites emerging in Vikings' search for J.J. McCarthy competition?

The Minnesota Vikings didn't need much time to realize they may have made a mistake and now seem determined to fix it.

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Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / March 1

Smith can force Raiders to make a tough Mendoza decision

Geno Smith can force Raiders to make a tough Fernando Mendoza decision

Barring a shocking turn of events, the Raiders will take Mendoza with the first pick in the 2026 draft. Nevertheless, that doesn't mean Mendoza will start right away.

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Maxx Crosby News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 1

Maxx Crosby Isn't Only High-Profile Raider With a Cloudy Future

The Las Vegas Raiders are one of the teams on the rise, as it goes with most teams that hold the number one overall pick in any given draft class. They are a team that's banking on the future, as opposed to focusing on how their team looks right now.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / March 1

Raiders draft countdown: Rod Martin is best No. 53

Fifty-three days remain until the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Pa., April 23-25, 2026. After a 3-14 season in 2025, the Las Vegas Raiders hold the No.

Klint Kubiak News / Pro Football Rumors / February 28

Klint Kubiak: Raiders Pursuing RB Additions

The Raiders’ offense will look much different in 2026 compared to this past season, but running back Ashton Jeanty will of course still have a major role to play.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / February 27

Raiders NFLPA grades: Las Vegas ranks 6th overall

The Raiders are being graded like a first-class destination away from Sundays. In the NFL Players Association’s 2026 team report cards, the Raiders finished 6th overall, with players giving Las Vegas top marks across most facility and player-support categories, per results obtained by ESPN.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / February 27

Raiders rebuild: Is there real hope this time?

Is there a bright future for the Dark Side? It’s an honest question as the Las Vegas Raiders enter another reset. The Raiders are rebuilding their roster—again.