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Las Vegas Raiders News / Total Pro Sports / August 21
NFL Franchise Worth Over $10 Billion Is Demanding Taxpayers Pay Millions To Improve Their $2B Stadium That’s Only 6 Years Old
The Las Vegas Raiders rank among the NFL’s most valuable franchises. Recent minority stake sales put the team near the $10 billion mark. Sportico ranked them as the ninth most valuable franchise in the league earlier this month at $10.1 billion.
Kirk Cousins News / The Raider Ramble / August 21
Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell makes strong case as Kirk Cousins’ backup
Aidan O’Connell took over in the second half of the Las Vegas Raiders‘ preseason contest against the Houston Texans and delivered when it mattered most.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Field Level Media / August 21
Raiders not quite ready to name starting quarterback
Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak is in no rush to name a starting quarterback and says the battle between rookie Fernando Mendoza and veteran Kirk Cousins will continue.
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps
The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.
Maxx Crosby News / Total Pro Sports / August 21
'People Still Don’t Know What Really Went Down' — Maxx Crosby Drops Cryptic Bombshell On Failed Ravens Trade
Maxx Crosby sat down on Bussin’ With The Boys and opened up about the failed Ravens trade. The star edge rusher spent just 48 hours in Baltimore before the deal collapsed.
NFL News / The Raider Ramble / August 21
A clear winner emerged from the Raiders’ preseason win vs. the Texans
After a week of joint practices, this week’s preseason matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and Houston Texans turned out to be a rather low-key event.
Fernando Mendoza News / The Spun / August 21
Fernando Mendoza Had First 'Welcome To The NFL' Moment vs. Texans
During his Heisman year at Indiana last season, quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw a grand total of six interceptions and none of them went the other way for a touchdown.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / August 21
Raiders Shore Up Secondary in 2027 Mock Draft
The Raiders used their first-round pick in 2026 to select their future franchise quarterback in Fernando Mendoza. It is step one of a rebuild that will take a couple of years to complete.
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
Las Vegas Raiders News / EssentiallySports / August 21
Raiders Seek $75M in Taxpayer Money To Upgrade Allegiant Stadium Ahead of Super Bowl LXIII
The Las Vegas Raiders should have thought about this before. Sure, they want to elevate the fan experience now, but a six-year-old, roughly $2 billion stadium shouldn’t already need another $158 million project this early.
Klint Kubiak News / Dice City Sports / August 21
O’Connell leads Raiders comeback for Kubiak’s first win
Las Vegas spent most of Thursday night digging out of its own mistakes, then turned a 17-point halftime deficit into Klint Kubiak’s first win as an NFL head coach.
Las Vegas Raiders News / TWSN / August 21
Mike Washington Jr. Is Forcing the Las Vegas Raiders To Reduce Ashton Jeanty’s Workload
When the Las Vegas Raiders went on to draft Mike Washington Jr., it was with the thought process that he would provide the running back depth they needed behind Ashton Jeanty.
Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 21
Raiders’ Fernando Mendoza calling Joe Buck ‘Mr. Buck’ is hilariously on-brand
Fernando Mendoza had a field day during the Las Vegas Raiders’ 22-20 preseason victory against the Houston Texans on Thursday. The rookie quarterback finished 8-for-15 for 86 yards in the second preseason game.
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Spun / August 21
Fernando Mendoza Shares Opinion Of Joe Buck During First ESPN Primetime Game
Fernando Mendoza’s first prime-time game in the NFL didn’t go the way he hoped, but he certainly won people over with his usual charm. From a production standpoint, Mendoza only completed 8 of 15 passes for 86 yards.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 21
Raiders' Fernando Mendoza discusses rough lessons he learned during preseason game vs. Texans
Following the Raiders' 22-20 win, Mendoza spoke like a young prospect who understands he may not yet be fully ready to lead a pro offense as a first-choice starter.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 21
What Raiders' Maxx Crosby said to Fernando Mendoza about pick-six against Texans
Mendoza experienced a "welcome to the NFL" moment when he tossed an ugly pick-six in the first quarter of Thursday's preseason game at the Houston Texans.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 21
3 Intriguing Midseason Raiders Games To Monitor
Preseason game No. 2 has come and gone for the Las Vegas Raiders. The reactions to Thursday night's nationally televised matchup against the Houston Texans are already spreading rampantly across social media, including reactions to Fernando Mendoza's performance.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 21
Raiders vs. Texans: Winners & Losers; Training Camp Report 23
HOUSTON, Texas—The Las Vegas Raiders invaded South Texas for a joint practice and Thursday night’s second preseason game that ended with a 22-20 win for the Silver and Black.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 21
Raiders' Klint Kubiak announces surprising Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza decision
Up through the start of Thursday's preseason game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Houston Texans, numerous reports indicated that veteran Kirk Cousins remained on track to serve as the Raiders' Week 1 starting quarterback over rookie Fernando Mendoza.
Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / August 21
Las Vegas Raiders are now the latest victim of what’s been happening way too often lately in the preseason and in training camp
The NFL is a violent sport, and now there’s another player who’s been injured in the preseason: defensive back Chigozie Anusiem. The Las Vegas Raiders are now the latest victim of what has hit everyone this preseason, whether in a preseason game or at training camp.
Mike Washington Jr. News / Athlon Sports / August 20
Why Mike Washington Jr. Will Have a Big Role in Raiders' Offense
The Las Vegas Raiders spent a top-10 pick on a running back last year, but that won’t keep Mike Washington Jr. from making a big impact as a rookie in 2026.
Las Vegas Raiders News / TWSN / August 20
The Las Vegas Raiders Are Already Destined to Draft Jeremiah Smith No. 1 Overall
The regular season hasn’t gotten underway yet, but it seems clear that the Las Vegas Raiders will be bound to have the first overall pick in the 2027 NFL
Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / August 20
Las Vegas Raiders are proving they are trying to continue to build the franchise up even off the field
The Las Vegas Raiders have plans set to improve their already state-of-the-art stadium, and Allegiant Stadium is only getting better. The Las Vegas Raiders are making changes to Allegiant Stadium, and the statement may seem odd for a building that’s only a few years old.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / August 20
3 Raiders' Rookies To Watch Against Texans
Rookies will be crucial to the Raiders’ rebuild. Finding youth that can elevate the ceiling and floor in Las Vegas will help turn one of the worst teams in the NFL into a contender.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20
Raiders' Maxx Crosby opens up about relationship with Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes
Crosby has played only for the Raiders since they drafted him in 2019, so he is quite familiar with going up against the division-rival Chiefs and Mahomes.
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