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On YouTubeKirk Cousins News / Football Analysis / April 10
Raiders Exploit $8.7M Loophole That Forces Falcons To Pay For Their Own Ex-QB—NFL Owners Want It Gone
The headline read five years, $172 million. Kirk Cousins walked into the Las Vegas Raiders facility in April 2026 with a contract that looked like franchise-quarterback money.
John Spytek News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 10
What Raiders Must Avoid in 2026 NFL Draft
The Las Vegas Raiders are preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft, which is less than two weeks away. General Manager John Spytek has worked tirelessly throughout the offseason to rebuild and re-tool a roster that has needed to tear it down and start over for a while.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 10
1 Return the Raiders Are Highly Anticipating
The Las Vegas Raiders have addressed some of their top roster needs this offseason and will continue to do so during the NFL Draft. The Raiders will add quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No.
The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz
The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 10
NFL GMs share new surprising takes about Ravens pivoting from Maxx Crosby to Trey Hendrickson
For a piece published on Thursday, NFL insider Jason La Canfora of Sports Illustrated spoke with multiple general managers who praised the Ravens for addressing a clear need without giving up valuable draft assets.
First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?
Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.
Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 9
Anonymous Raiders source pins franchise’s failures on Mark Davis
The last few years for the Las Vegas Raiders have been like playing slot machines, pulling the lever each season and hoping that everything would line up and give them a jackpot.
Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 9
Mind-blowing Jon Gruden, Mike Mayock NFL Draft story surfaces
The Las Vegas Raiders might be in the position they are in right now because of the hiring decisions the franchise made in 2018 and 2019. During the time Jon Gruden was head coach (2018-2021) and Mike Mayock was general manager (2019-2021), it turns out the organization approached at least one draft with more than one draft board.
Jon Gruden News / 5 GOATs / April 9
Las Vegas judge schedules trial between former Raiders head coach Jon Gruden, NFL
A trial has been set for the court case between former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden and the NFL. May 2027 is when the two will battle it out, per a Las Vegas judge.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 9
Kirk Cousins to Raiders: What No One Is Talking About
HENDERSON, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders are not merely surviving the 2026 National Football League offseason, but for the first time in decades, they are thriving, perhaps even prowling through it.
Jalen Nailor News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 9
Underestimating Raiders' Jalen Nailor's Importance Would Be a Mistake
The Las Vegas Raiders have made more notable moves this offseason, but few of those moves are as risky, on paper, as their signing of veteran wide receiver Jalen Nailor.
Kirk Cousins News / Raiders Newswire / April 9
Kirk Cousins Wants ‘Best Player’ To Start At Quarterback For Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders are widely expected to take Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but that didn’t stop them from signing veteran signal-caller Kirk Cousins to what is essentially a one-year, $20 million contract.
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.
Kirk Cousins News / Yardbarker / April 9
Kirk Cousins explains how the Raiders should handle who starts at QB
Cousins has own thoughts about how the Raiders should handle their quarterback situation.
Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / April 9
If Raiders repeat past mistakes in 2026 NFL Draft, presumptive No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza will be doomed
The Raiders can avoid ruining Mendoza's pro career by building a better roster.
Brock Bowers News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 9
Brock Bowers Gets Yet Another Ringing Endorsement
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is a superstar in the NFL. He is also widely regarded as the best tight end in the NFL. His new quarterback, Kirk
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 9
Kirk Cousins Provides Proof of What Klint Kubiak Can Do for Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders had the biggest splash in the head coaching department this offseason. That splash was made on Klint Kubiak. Kubiak is the new head coach for the Raiders, and he is ready to get things started right away.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 9
3 Draft Prospects Who Fit Raiders Identity
The Las Vegas Raiders are preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft, which is only two weeks away. General Manager John Spytek and head coach Klint Kubiak are working through draft prospects to find which players best fit their vision for the organization.
Indiana Hoosiers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9
Fernando Mendoza is unfazed by a concern about his NFL future
Most signs point to the Las Vegas Raiders selecting Fernando Mendoza with the top overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. What is much less certain, however, are Mendoza’s chances of becoming a star in the pros.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 9
Raiders just made it very clear about where they stand with one of their position groups weeks before the 2026 NFL Draft
The Las Vegas Raiders have a need at wide receiver, which is something we all knew. However, their recent string of pre-draft visits and meetings suggests it may be a greater need than they thought.
Matt McGloin News / Dice City Sports / April 9
Raiders draft countdown: Errol Mann is best No. 14 in team history
14 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. 1 overall pick as this daily countdown continues through the franchise’s best players by jersey number.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / April 9
Kirk Cousins details 'life-giving call with' Tom Brady before signing with Raiders
Cousins signed what is basically a one-year, $20M contract to join the Raiders this offseason.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / April 8
Hometown Speedster Zachariah Branch Emerging as Intriguing Target for Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders continue to do their homework ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft and one name gaining traction is a familiar one in more ways than one. Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch is quickly emerging as a potential Day 2 target, bringing elite speed, local roots, and a legacy tied directly to the Raiders organization.
Tom Flores News / Dice City Sports / April 8
Raiders draft countdown: Tom Flores is best No. 15 in team history
15 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. 1 overall pick as this daily countdown continues through the franchise’s best players by jersey number.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / April 7
Mark Davis Did Not Want Raiders To Trade OLB Maxx Crosby
Either the Raiders are in a holding pattern with Maxx Crosby, waiting until the trade window that reopens through the draft annually to accept another offer, or they are truly prepared to move forward with a player they were ready to unload in a blockbuster.
Las Vegas Raiders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 7
Raiders Re-Sign RFA C Jordan Meredith & ERFA DE Charles Snowden
The Las Vegas Raiders have re-signed restricted free agent C Jordan Meredith and exclusive rights free agent DE Charles Snowden, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire.
Ian Thomas News / Pro Football Rumors / April 7
Raiders To Re-Sign TE Ian Thomas
Ian Thomas signed with the Raiders last March, ending his lengthy run in Carolina. The veteran tight end is positioned for a second straight year in Vegas.
Klint Kubiak News / Pro Football Rumors / April 7
Kirk Cousins Eyed Klint Kubiak Reunion When Joining Raiders
Kirk Cousins officially signed with the Raiders yesterday. Vegas remains on course to select Fernando Mendoza first overall in the upcoming draft, but Cousins could begin the 2026 season atop the depth chart.
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