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Raiders cannot pass on a potential early Day 3 prospect who could completely change their defense, despite not being exactly what they need

Raiders cannot pass on a potential early Day 3 prospect who could completely change their defense, despite not being exactly what they need

The Las Vegas Raiders need a nose tackle in the 2026 NFL Draft, but they also need someone who can play the three-technique, and Gracen Halton can do that.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 18
The Raiders' Best Veteran WR Options Still on the Market

The Raiders' Best Veteran WR Options Still on the Market

The Las Vegas Raiders offense projects to be a lot better than it was last season. A Super Bowl-winning head coach on top of a renewed offensive line and a new signal caller, their floor has been raised exponentially.

Kerry Collins News / Dice City Sports / April 18
Raiders draft countdown: Kerry Collins is best No. 5 in team history

Raiders draft countdown: Kerry Collins is best No. 5 in team history

5 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 / A to Z Sports / April 18
John Spytek’s confidence in two sophomore players may tell the story about what he wants to do in the 2026 NFL Draft

John Spytek’s confidence in two sophomore players may tell the story about what he wants to do in the 2026 NFL Draft

The Las Vegas Raiders drafted two wide receivers last season, and they may want to see what they have first this year before taking another wide receiver high in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Stephon Gilmore News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

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?

The 'Most INT's in a first NFL start' quiz
The '2024-25 NFL interceptions leaders' quiz
The 'Longest NFL receptions of 2025' quiz
NFL News / Football Analysis / April 18
Raiders Lock NFL’s Most Coveted Pick For First Time In 19 Years

Raiders Lock NFL’s Most Coveted Pick For First Time In 19 Years

The Las Vegas Raiders own the No. 1 overall pick for the first time since 2007, and GM John Spytek has no interest in giving it away. Multiple teams have called about trading up.

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First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

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.

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Dane Brugler all link Ty Simpson with one team
Predraft visit fuels speculation regarding certain Cardinals move
Panthers may be hoping this offensive weapon falls to them in first round of NFL Draft
Jermod McCoy hit with massive injury red flag days before NFL Draft
Mel Kiper Jr., Dane Brugler share huge predictions about blockbuster Cowboys, Browns NFL Draft trade
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 17
Why Raiders Fans Should Be Optimistic Heading Into 2026 Season

Why Raiders Fans Should Be Optimistic Heading Into 2026 Season

The Las Vegas Raiders are putting in the work this offseason to make the franchise better from top to bottom. The Raiders are looking to do everything possible to get things going in the right direction.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 17
Second Most Important Position for Raiders in Draft

Second Most Important Position for Raiders in Draft

We all know what the Raiders' most important position is that they are going after in the 2026 NFL Draft. It is no secret that the quarterback position is the most important.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / April 17
Raiders TE Brock Bowers spent his Sunday living the dream as he got to participate in a new hobby he’s had for the last few years

Raiders TE Brock Bowers spent his Sunday living the dream as he got to participate in a new hobby he’s had for the last few years

The Las Vegas Raiders star tight end does have a life outside of football, despite no one ever seeing him do anything. He’s not just all ball. The Las Vegas Raiders have the best tight end in the NFL.

John Spytek News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 17
Where It Makes Most Sense for Raiders To Trade Up

Where It Makes Most Sense for Raiders To Trade Up

When you think about the way Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek handles the NFL Draft, it's by trading down and adding more draft capital. In the 2026 NFL Draft, we could see a different approach from Spytek, who will be going into his second draft with the Raiders and their general manager.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 17
How Raiders Can Take Advantage of Loaded WR Draft Class

How Raiders Can Take Advantage of Loaded WR Draft Class

Each year, we see a variety of ways teams build their rosters, whether they are the right way in approach or not. Some teams have found success by plugging in the quarterback and building around, while others begin in the trenches and outward to maintain sustained success.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 17
Las Vegas Raiders Fans: More Than Football, It’s a Way of Life

Las Vegas Raiders Fans: More Than Football, It’s a Way of Life

HENDERSON, Nev.—Years ago, growing up in the Midwest part of the United States, I looked forward to Monday nights as much as any evening. My love of sports stemmed from a close relationship with my amazing father.

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

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.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough
2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds
NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel
Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft
NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 17

3 Current Raiders Who Could Lose Jobs on Draft Night

After upgrading their coaching staff, the Las Vegas Raiders' front office is now fixated on revamping their roster. The Raiders have no shortage of roster-related questions that will arise from their choices in the NFL Draft.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / April 17
Raiders draft countdown: Marc Wilson is best No. 6 in team history

Raiders draft countdown: Marc Wilson is best No. 6 in team history

6 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.

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The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz
 The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz
The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz
 The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz
The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz
 The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 17
Why Raiders Knowing Direction of No. 1 Pick Is Advantageous

Why Raiders Knowing Direction of No. 1 Pick Is Advantageous

By now, anyone who follows the NFL knows that the Las Vegas Raiders will be selecting former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / April 17
Raiders could be hyped to see this Mendoza, MVP QB comparison

Raiders could be hyped to see this Fernando Mendoza, MVP quarterback comparison

Leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, reporters and analysts have often mentioned how Mendoza is similar to Detroit Lions star Jared Goff. For a piece published on Friday, Matt Miller of ESPN spoke with an AFC East area scout who thought of a different quarterback while noting that the Las Vegas Raiders will make Mendoza the draft's first pick on the night of April 23.

How Fernando Mendoza is already like Raiders minority owner Tom Brady
Former teammate details if Tom Brady will embrace mentoring Fernando Mendoza
How Kirk Cousins will impact Raiders' 'sleep' as Fernando Mendoza develops
First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?
The 'CFB champion QB's since 1998' quiz
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 17
The Late-Round Prospect Raiders Fans Don't Want to Sleep On

The Late-Round Prospect Raiders Fans Don't Want to Sleep On

The Las Vegas Raiders have a total of ten selections scattered throughout the seven rounds of the upcoming NFL draft, which is ten opportunities for them to acquire difference makers at a bargain.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 17
One Thing the Raiders Cannot Get Wrong in 2026 Draft

One Thing the Raiders Cannot Get Wrong in 2026 Draft

The Las Vegas Raiders are facing a pivotal draft as they look to turn around one of the worst rosters in the National Football League. A strong start to free agency helped the Raiders' roster improve over 2025, but Las Vegas still needs much more talent to make up for years of failed roster moves.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / April 17
How Fernando Mendoza is already like Raiders minority owner Tom Brady

How Fernando Mendoza is already like Raiders minority owner Tom Brady

According to a lengthy piece produced by Greg Bishop of Sports Illustrated, Mendoza has had Brady as an unofficial mentor for some time.

Former teammate details if Tom Brady will embrace mentoring Fernando Mendoza
How Kirk Cousins will impact Raiders' 'sleep' as Fernando Mendoza develops
Teams have received clear message if Raiders' perceived Fernando Mendoza draft pick is for sale
First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?
The 'CFB champion QB's since 1998' quiz
John Spytek News / The Raider Ramble / April 17
The Raiders’ draft room is state of the art but what about the process?

The Raiders’ draft room is state of the art but what about the process?

John Spytek and Brian Stark present well. They are measured, process-oriented and fluent in the language of modern roster building. But fluency is not the same as mastery, and a closer read of what both men said this week surfaces some tensions worth examining before the Las Vegas Raiders go on the clock next Thursday.

John Spytek News / The Raider Ramble / April 16
The dangerous thing about Raiders GM John Spytek is how reasonable he sounds

The dangerous thing about Raiders GM John Spytek is how reasonable he sounds

Las Vegas Raiders shotcaller John Spytek appears to be self-aware, collaborative, and intellectually honest—qualities that are significant in the NFL, where general managers often communicate defensively.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 16
These three teams should trade up in the 2026 NFL Draft

These three teams should trade up in the 2026 NFL Draft

With the Las Vegas Raiders holding the No. 1 overall pick and widely projected to select Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, several contending or rebuilding teams sit in the middle or back of the first round with the motivation and ability to move up. 

Jets insider not buying David Bailey visit explanation amid renewed Arvell Reese chatter
Mel Kiper Jr., Dane Brugler share huge predictions about blockbuster Cowboys, Browns NFL Draft trade
Three Ohio State stars the Cowboys could target if they trade up in 2026 NFL Draft
First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?
The 'CFB championship head coaches' quiz
Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / April 16
Raiders draft countdown: Marquette King is best No. 7 in team history

Raiders draft countdown: Marquette King is best No. 7 in team history

7 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 15
Teams have received clear message if Raiders' perceived Fernando Mendoza draft pick is for sale

Teams have received clear message if Raiders' perceived Fernando Mendoza draft pick is for sale

John Spytek addressed receiving calls for the top overall pick.

Raiders GM sends clear message to Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins about starting job
Why Fernando Mendoza may, may not be NFL's next Joe Burrow
NFL Draft intel: Concerning Rueben Bain Jr. report, Arvell Reese-Cowboys rumors, Fernando Mendoza's elite work ethic
The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / April 14
The Las Vegas Raiders’ Offseason Phase 2: Draft Approach

The Las Vegas Raiders’ Offseason Phase 2: Draft Approach

The Las Vegas Raiders have 10 picks, a No. 1 overall, and no more excuses. This is how they build—or blow—their best shot at a real rebuild. One of the key differences in team-building strategies is the emphasis on building through the draft rather than free agency.

Joshua Miles News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 13
Raiders Place OL Joshua Miles On Retired List

Raiders Place OL Joshua Miles On Retired List

The Las Vegas Raiders have placed OL Joshua Miles on the reserve/retired list, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. Miles, 30, is a former seventh-round pick of the Cardinals back in 2019.

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