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Raiders Terminate Contract of Former First-Round Pick

The Las Vegas Raiders released offensive lineman Evan Neal from their practice squad on Monday as part of a series of roster moves, the team announced.

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4 High-Priced Raiders Veterans Who Cost Las Vegas vs. Bills

HENDERSON, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders (3-3) have overachieved this season, a testament to both their coaches and players. But after their second major upset bid of the season fell yesterday, the reasons for the loss have become concerning.

Ashton Jeanty News / Viral Sports News / October 19

Raiders Urged to Make Shocking Ashton Jeanty Decision

The Las Vegas Raiders’ running game has become one of the weakest in the league, averaging 79.2 yards per contest through six games and ranking 30th overall.

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19

3 players Raiders must target at 2026 NFL trade deadline

The Las Vegas Raiders displayed glimpses of offensive potential in their 33-30 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, especially when Kirk Cousins connected with Tre Tucker for two touchdowns.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Tre Tucker News / The Raider Ramble / October 19

Tre Tucker’s Explosive Plays Create a Contract Dilemma for the Raiders

Tre Tucker can change a game with one catch, but he can also disappear for weeks. That contradiction puts the Las Vegas Raiders in a difficult spot as they weigh whether his big-play potential deserves a long-term commitment.

Kirk Cousins News / The Raider Ramble / October 19

Kirk Cousins Is Doing His Job, So Why Do the Raiders Keep Losing?

Kirk Cousins is making Las Vegas Raiders history, but they keep losing. One alarming third-quarter trend may explain why the team can’t get out of its own way.

Tyler Linderbaum News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Tyler Linderbaum Continues to Make Same Mistake, Costing Raiders

The Raiders lined up for a tush push on a fourth and one in the red zone on Sunday. But center Tyler Linderbaum moved before he snapped the ball. He was flagged for a false start and cost the Raiders five yards and the chance at a touchdown. It was the third time this season that Linderbaum has been called for a penalty on a tush push.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19

Raiders most to blame for loss to Bills in entertaining shootout

The joy of the 3-0 start for the Las Vegas Raiders is over. Klint Kubiak has seen his team lose its last three games against the Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills and they have fallen to .500.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Tre Tucker and Michael Mayer Can Change the Raiders’ Offense

The Raiders offense has been flowing through Brock Bowers since he returned in Week 3. But Tre Tucker and Michael Mayer showed Las Vegas could have more than one option in the passing game.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / October 19

Raiders’ Defense Is Crying Out for a Defensive Tackle

Enough is enough. On top of a third-quarter collapse Sunday, the Las Vegas Raiders were absent in the run game once again. After allowing 165 rushing yards in New England, the defense gave up 95 yards to Buffalo’s James Cook.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Ashton Jeanty News / Athlon Sports / October 19

How Long can the Raiders Wait on Ashton Jeanty to Produce?

In what has become a recurring theme, the Raiders’ run game was a disaster yet again in Week 6. But the Raiders continue to let Ashton Jeanty run nowhere. Jeanty took 10 carries on Sunday and turned in a dismal 22 rushing yards.

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Klint Kubiak News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Klint Kubiak’s Rookie Mistakes are Hurting the Raiders

In the final seconds of the third quarter on Sunday, Klint Kubiak threw his red challenge flag onto the field. He was trying to save the Raiders from a third and 10.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 19

Grading Every Raiders' Position Group Following Loss vs. Bills

The Las Vegas Raiders have lost three straight games. Las Vegas faced the Buffalo Bills at home on Sunday and lost to one of the league's best teams for a third consecutive week.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 19

3 Overreactions to Raiders Competitive Loss vs. Bills

The Las Vegas Raiders were once the talk of the town in the NFL three weeks ago. However, early-season success can be a tease, as the Raiders lost their third straight game to the Buffalo Bills, 33-30.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 19

Raiders vs. Bills: Winners & Losers From Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev.—For the second time in three weeks, the Raiders faced a Super Bowl favorite team at Allegiant Stadium, and for the second time in three weeks, the team overachieved, despite a roster level far inferior to the team they were facing; they had no one to blame for the loss but themselves.

Kirk Cousins News / HITC / October 19

Raiders’ late-game struggles frustrate Kirk Cousins after narrow Bills defeat

Kirk Cousins has called on the Las Vegas Raiders to find ways to close out games after their 33-30 defeat to the Buffalo Bills extended their losing streak to three matches.

Klint Kubiak News / Dice City Sports / October 18

Raiders Fall to Bills 33-30 as Klint Kubiak Calls Out Team’s Inability to Finish Games

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Raiders showed plenty of fight Sunday afternoon, but another disappointing finish left head coach Klint Kubiak searching for answers.

Kirk Cousins News / Viral Sports News / October 19

Raiders’ Kirk Cousins Gets Brutally Honest About Losing Streak

The Las Vegas Raiders fell short in a tight contest Sunday, dropping a 33-30 decision to the Buffalo Bills and extending their losing streak to three games.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 18

Raiders QB Kirk Cousins brings up DeSean Jackson while in awe of Tre Tucker’s speed

The Las Vegas Raiders took their third straight loss to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. But one Raiders player left quarterback Kirk Cousins in awe during the 33-30 loss.

Ashton Jeanty News / A to Z Sports / October 18

There’s a new narrative regarding Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty, and it doesn’t look good at the moment

The Las Vegas Raiders may have an issue on their hands with Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington Jr. The Las Vegas Raiders continue to struggle to close out games.

NFL News / The Raider Ramble / October 18

Raiders fall 33-30 to Bills but see a fixable finishing problem

The Las Vegas Raiders took the Buffalo Bills to the wire but fell 33-30. Maxx Crosby, Kirk Cousins and Tyler Linderbaum on what went wrong and how they can fix it.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 18

Bills QB Josh Allen completes one of the wildest touchdown passes of NFL season

The magic of Allen isn't just the fact he is one of the most productive quarterbacks in the NFL. It is also that he can also make plays that most quarterbacks will not even attempt.

Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson could face an even bigger problem after ejection vs. Raiders

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NFL News / Dice City Sports / October 17