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Jacobs has been arrested on five charges, and there's not much clarity on the situation yet.

Packers RB Josh Jacobs arrested on five charges

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Top Free Agent Landing Spots For RB Najee Harris

Times have been tough recently for former Steelers first-round RB Najee Harris. After five years in Pittsburgh, Harris left ahead of the 2025 season, hoping to find the long-term deal in free agency that had eluded him with the Steelers. Instead, it was a cold market for veteran running backs.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 27

New Faces, Warm Embraces Abound at Raiders' OTAs

After refusing to acknowledge they were rebuilding, the Las Vegas Raiders hired Klint Kubiak earlier this offseason to help usher in a total rebuild. Las Vegas' issues were wide-ranging, as they have been unable to get out of their own way for many, many years.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 27

True Significance of Raiders' Organized Team Activities

The Las Vegas Raiders' past few seasons have been a soap opera of sorts, filled with some of the league's most notable occurrences on and off the field.

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Maxx Crosby News / The Raider Ramble / May 27

Questions keep following Raiders star Maxx Crosby, on and off the field

Leave it to the NFL offseason to produce a moment where one of the league’s most feared pass rushers has to clarify his ethnicity on a Twitch stream. Las

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 26

Maxx Crosby still floated as trade target for Bears

Maxx Crosby still floated as trade target for Ben Johnson and Bears

Maxx Crosby is back with the Las Vegas Raiders for the 2026 season, but that doesn't stop NFL analysts and experts from projecting that he'll be traded sometime soon.

Why Montez Sweat could be the key for the Chicago Bears’ defense in 2026

Update shares if Raiders will stick with controversial Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins plan

Fernando Mendoza was ‘really upset’ about having to miss OTAs

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Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 26

1 Raiders player in danger of losing starting job after OTAs

The Las Vegas Raiders should be an exciting team to watch during the 2026 season. Las Vegas made some major improvements this offseason that finally gives fans some hope for the future.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / May 26

The Raiders Are Positioned to Maximize Wide Receiver Tre Tucker’s Potential

The Las Vegas Raiders have encountered significant challenges in recent seasons, struggling across coaching and team performance. While there have been standout players, overall talent has not been sufficient to secure consistent wins.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 26

3 Critical Issues Raiders Must Fix Before OTAs End

HENDERSON, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders are turning a critical page in the rebuilding of the storied franchise. Under the watchful eye of GM John Spytek

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 26

Why Development Is Critical Component of Raiders' Rebuild

The Las Vegas Raiders' 2026 offseason will be defined by the arrival of Klint Kubiak and multiple waves of talent to a roster in desperate need of it. Las Vegas' offseason has arguably been the best the organization has had in at least the last five years, if not longer.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 26

Raiders Finally Figured Out Pivotal Position Group

The Las Vegas Raiders spent most of the offseason upgrading every level of their roster. Through free agency and the NFL Draft, Las Vegas added at least one player to every position group on the roster.

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With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 26

First Seven Games on Raiders Schedule Will Reveal a Lot

Right out of the gate, the Las Vegas Raiders will be challenged. When you look at the Raiders' 2026 NFL Schedule, it certainly does not favor them. The Raiders are not going to be the favorites in any game until the last few weeks of the regular season.

Klint Kubiak News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 26

Kubiak Will Get Pass Based on Raiders' 2026 Schedule

The Las Vegas Raiders' 2026 NFL Schedule does them no favors. Their schedule is one of the hardest in all the National Football League next season. It is even more difficult because the Silver and Black are entering this new season with many changes to both their coaching staff and their roster.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 26

Toughest Offenses Raiders Will Face in 2026

The Las Vegas Raiders have been an above-average defensive unit in the last few seasons, despite not having too many household names. That was largely thanks to former Defensive Coordinator Patrick Graham, who left for the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason.

Ashton Jeanty News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 26

Mike Washington Could Become 1-2 Punch With Raiders’ Jeanty

There is an offensive revolution occurring in the NFL, as teams have begun attacking opposing defenses with the run game once again, using heavier personnel packages and emphasizing the run despite the devaluation of the running back position over roughly the last 15 years.

Kirk Cousins News / HITC / May 26

New Las Vegas Raiders star Kirk Cousins arrest rumors explained

Kirk Cousins has not been arrested, despite social media rumors suggesting otherwise about the Las Vegas Raiders quarterback. The rumor gained traction because it mimicked the style of breaking NFL news.

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Update shares if Raiders will stick with controversial Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins plan

Have the early impressions made by Mendoza altered the Raiders' thinking regarding their Week 1 starting QB?

Fernando Mendoza was ‘really upset’ about having to miss OTAs

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 26

3 & Out: Raiders’ Most Likely Wins and Losses in 2026

The Las Vegas Raiders' path next season is complicated, with multiple moving parts, including a first-year head coach and a completely new quarterback room, with Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza headlining the position.

Spencer Burford News / Pro Football Rumors / May 25

Spencer Burford Could Have Inside Track To Raiders’ Starting Guard Job

The Raider have most of their starting offensive line set with left tackle Kolton Miller, right guard Jackson Powers-Johnson, and right tackle Delmar Glaze all returning from last year’s squad.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Larry Brown Sports / May 25

Fernando Mendoza was ‘really upset’ about having to miss OTAs

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza is not thrilled about having to miss OTAs in order to attend the NFLPA Rookie Premiere. The annual Rookie Premiere connects the new class of NFL rookies with potential sponsors, and Mendoza was among those in attendance for the event, which took place earlier this month.

Maxx Crosby News / A to Z Sports / May 24

Las Vegas Raiders have a delicate plan that they intend to stick to from now until training camp, and they’re right on schedule

The Las Vegas Raiders plan to get to training camp with their best player available and healthy, which is right on schedule. The Las Vegas Raiders tried to trade Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens this offseason.

John Spytek News / A to Z Sports / May 24

Las Vegas Raiders GM John Spytek perfectly describes what’s going on in the building right now to kick off the new regime

The Las Vegas Raiders are kicking off a new regime in the best way possible, and they’re showing that at OTAs right now. The Las Vegas Raiders are in a position where they could completely flip everything around.