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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 2
Why Raiders’ Mendoza in a League of His Own
The Las Vegas Raiders took the strongest quarterback prospect in this year's draft with the first overall pick. Fernando Mendoza left the Indiana Hoosiers with a legendary legacy behind him, and the Raiders are hoping he can bring some of that National Championship magic to a franchise that's needed it.
Brock Bowers News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 2
Lofty 2026 Expectations for Raiders' Bowers Only Rising
The Las Vegas Raiders have a special weapon who is looking to have a great season next year and bounce back. That player is star tight end Brock Bowers.
Michael Mayer News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 2
Raiders' Mayer Poised for Breakout in Crucial Contract Year
For the last two years, the Las Vegas Raiders have bestowed one of the best tight-end duos in the NFL. However, the duo's time together could end as early as this season.
The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz
In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?
Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / July 1
Raiders Could Trade QB Aidan O’Connell
Fernando Mendoza represents the Raiders’ future under center. The opening stages of the 2026 season will likely see Kirk Cousins handle starting duties, though.
25 first-round NFL picks that left fans confused
The NFL Draft always delivers many twists and turns that leave fans and analysts scratching their heads. This list isn't looking at hindsight and finding the biggest busts in history.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 1
Ranking the Raiders' Best 2026 Players: No. 19
The Las Vegas Raiders still have plenty of questions to answer as training camp approaches later this month. As it stands, they have done all they could have reasonably done this offseason to improve the collection of talent they put onto the field.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 1
Ranking the Raiders' Best 2026 Players: No. 20
The Las Vegas Raiders' productive offseason will be the first of many, as several of their moves in both free agency and the NFL Draft will impact the team for many years to come.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 1
How Raiders’ Next Big Building Block Is on the Way
The Las Vegas Raiders have come a long way since the end of the 2025 season. The Raiders have assembled what appears to be the best roster they have had in some time.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 1
Tom Brady Understands Pressure Raiders' Mendoza Will Face
No matter how anyone wants to cut it, there is pressure on Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza. When you are the first overall pick in an NFL Draft, that is what you take on, and it is going to follow you.
Brock Bowers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 1
Brock Bowers predicted to accomplish incredible feat in 2026 that Travis Kelce never could
The Las Vegas Raiders are finally giving their fans a team they can get excited about. Las Vegas added tons of talent this offseason ahead of Klint Kubiak’s first season as head coach.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / July 1
Raiders' Nakobe Dean opens up about Maxx Crosby amid trade rumors
Crosby nearly joined the Baltimore Ravens in March and remained the subject of trade rumors through the start of the NFL's summer break.
25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season
The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.
Kirk Cousins News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 1
How Raiders’ Cousins Can Continue To Build off Previous Success
The Las Vegas Raiders used the first overall pick of the 2026 draft to select their quarterback of the future. Even though Fernando Mendoza is on the roster, he won't be the quarterback to start for the Raiders next season.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 1
Raiders' Successful Offseason Moves Brutally Underrated
Every team goes through major changes each and every season, but the Las Vegas Raiders may have had the most hectic offseason of any organization in the NFL.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / July 1
Raiders' Dont'e Thornton Jr. discusses how Fernando Mendoza is handling Kirk Cousins situation
Barring a surprising development, Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak will soon name veteran Kirk Cousins the team's Week 1 starting quarterback over No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza.
Taron Johnson News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 1
Why Raiders Newcomer Taron Johnson Faces Immediate Challenges
Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek is deliberate with his approach to roster building. There's a reason for every move he makes, and it has propelled the team toward a place where wins could become more frequent in 2026.
Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / July 1
Raiders' Maxx Crosby shares major update amid 49ers, trade rumors
Resurfaced rumors linking Crosby with the 49ers have sparked new questions about where he will both begin and end the 2026 NFL season.
Hezekiah Masses News / Dice City Sports / July 1
Raiders Rookie Hezekiah Masses Making Early Push for Starting Cornerback Job
The Las Vegas Raiders made upgrading their secondary a priority during the 2026 NFL Draft, and one rookie is already turning heads before training camp even begins.
Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / July 1
Raiders put on notice for botched Maxx Crosby trade
The Las Vegas Raiders almost traded one of their biggest stars during the offseason, but it wasn't meant to be.
Kirk Cousins News / Pro Football Rumors / June 30
Kirk Cousins ‘Well-Positioned’ To Be Raiders’ Week 1 Starter
The Raiders drafted their quarterback of the future with No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza, but he may not be the team’s starter in Week 1. Instead, Kirk Cousins is “well-positioned” to open the regular season as Las Vegas’ starting quarterback, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / June 30
Criticisms of Tom Brady's relationships with Fox, Raiders resurface amid his high expectations
Brady and Fox agreed to a 10-year deal reportedly worth $375M in 2022, long before anybody knew he would become a minority owner of a franchise while working for one of the league's media partners.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / June 30
Raiders legend Tom Flores shares advice for Klint Kubiak, Fernando Mendoza
Numerous reports have indicated that HC Kubiak will eventually name veteran and free-agency signing Kirk Cousins the team's Week 1 starting QB over the rookie Mendoza.
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / June 29
The Raiders’ offensive line might finally be fixed
The Las Vegas Raiders‘ offensive line enters 2026 with momentum, improved depth, and reasons to believe it can become one of the team’s biggest strengths.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / June 29
Raiders’ Day 3 CBs Competing For Starting Jobs
One of the Raiders’ Day 3 picks is making an early push for a starting cornerback job. And no, it is not former Tennessee star Jermod McCoy, who was considered a first-round prospect but fell to the fourth round due to a degenerative knee condition.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / June 29
Tom Brady may have offered major update on Maxx Crosby trade rumors
Las Vegas Raiders star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby continues to be the subject of trade rumors. Did Brady give a clue about Crosby's future in recent comments on the state of the Raiders and his expectations for 2026?
Tom Brady News / Dice City Sports / June 29
Tom Brady Expects ‘Massive Improvement’ From Raiders After Disappointing 2025 Season
The Las Vegas Raiders endured a forgettable 2025 season, finishing with the NFL’s worst record and earning the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Kirk Cousins News / Yardbarker / June 27
Raiders' Kirk Cousins sounds off on grass vs. artificial turf debate
One of the biggest debates of the offseason is always whether or not the NFL should have all-natural grass fields in their stadiums. Now, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins is getting in on that debate.
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