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Raiders’ 3-round mock draft adds franchise QB after nightmarish season

The Las Vegas Raiders will soon put a cap on a lost season. One that blew up despite the enthusiasm of Pete Carroll coming on board, plus Geno Smith landing via trade.

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Raiders 1-Round Mock Draft: Building an offensive powerhouse on the ground

The Las Vegas Raiders and Notre Dame in round 1 of the NFL draft doesn’t happen often. In fact, it hasn’t happened since Tim Brown in 1988. Well, 2026 presents a chance to break the dry spell.

Jack Bech News / The Raider Ramble / December 25

Don’t panic: This Raiders rookie receiver remains a future building block

Jack Bech’s rookie season has become a proxy war for every frustration swirling around the Las Vegas Raiders’ offense, but the discussions on social media often miss the most important point: context matters.

Maxx Crosby News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 25

Raiders star Maxx Crosby misses 2nd-straight practice before Giants game

Las Vegas Raiders injury concerns took center stage Thursday as updates regarding star defensive end Maxx Crosby continued trending in the wrong direction ahead of the Raiders vs.

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How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 300 yards in a game can you name in eight minutes?

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Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / December 25

The patience myth that keeps the Las Vegas Raiders stuck

The myth of patience is holding the Las Vegas Raiders back. A quarterback decision now could finally unlock a real rebuild. The great irony in this argument is that it treats quarterback evaluation like a museum exhibit: no touching, no updating, no acknowledgment that each franchise’s failure is its own homemade recipe.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

NFL News / The Raider Ramble / December 25

Devin Lloyd could potentially reset the entire Raiders defense in 2026

According to Ian Rapoport, the Las Vegas Raiders saw a resurgence from Devin White this season. Even so, linebacker remains one of their top priorities for 2026.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / December 25

Texans win, Raiders spiral: 3 overreactions you’ve been hearing all week

The Las Vegas Raiders looked surprisingly competent in Houston, yet still came up short. That result may work in their favor, as Las Vegas remains firmly in the race for the No.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 25

What the Raiders Have To Look Out for vs the Giants

The Las Vegas Raiders' most important game of the season will take place in Week 17. The Raiders and New York Giants are tied for the worst record in the NFL, and whoever wins this pivotal matchup will take themselves out of the running for Fernando Mendoza.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 25

What the Raiders Hope Santa Claus Brings Them This Christmas

The Las Vegas Raiders have not had much to celebrate this season. Las Vegas has lost 13 of its past 14 games, including the last nine games in a row. Las Vegas needs gifts of all kinds to make up for this lost season.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The SportsRush / December 25

Months After Poaching QB Geno Smith, Raiders Owner Tom Brady Accepts Seahawks Supremacy

A few months ago, when Tom Brady and the Raiders decided to zero in on Geno Smith and Pete Carroll as the duo to spearhead a new era in Vegas, many viewed the idea as clean and familiar.

Maxx Crosby News / Larry Brown Sports / December 25

Maxx Crosby goes on unfiltered rant about Giants-Raiders game

What happens when a stoppable object meets a movable force on the football field? That can be answered on Sunday, when two of the worst teams in the 2025 NFL season collide at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nev., as the 2-13 Las Vegas Raiders host the 2-13 New York Giants.

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Maxx Crosby News / Dice City Sports / December 24

Maxx Crosby: 'Yeah, I don’t give a sh– about the pick, to be honest.'

Sunday’s matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and the New York Giants carries enormous 2026 NFL Draft implications. When two 2–13 teams collide, the math is simple: the loser controls the path to the No.

Brock Bowers News / Total Apex Sports / December 24

Las Vegas Raiders Place Tight End Brock Bowers On IR

The Las Vegas Raiders have officially shut down Tight end Brock Bowers for the remainder of the 2025 season. The team announced on Christmas Eve that both Bowers and Safety Jeremy Chinn are done for the year.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 24

How Shorthanded Raiders' Defense Can Have a Repeat Performance

The Las Vegas Raiders' defense has carried the team through this season. The unit has had its ups and downs, but has had more ups than downs, all things considered.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 24

How Injuries Will Impact the Raiders in Week 17

The final two games of the Las Vegas Raiders' 2025 season will take place without several of their top players. Las Vegas' injury report for Wednesday's practice was a little lighter than it has been lately.

Brock Bowers News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 24

Greg Olson Quantifies the Raiders' Loss of Brock Bowers

On Wednesday, the Las Vegas Raiders decided to shut down tight end Brock Bowers for the rest of the season. The Raiders placed Bowers on Injured Reserve, ending his 2025 season.

Brock Bowers News / Ball Exclusives / December 24

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers placed on season-ending IR

Las Vegas Raiders star tight end Brock Bowers has been placed on season-ending injured reserve with a knee injury. Bowers initially injured his knee in a week 1 win against the New England Patriots.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 24

Raiders Announce Six Moves, Place Two On IR

The Raiders announced six roster moves on Wednesday, including placing TE Brock Bowers and S Jeremy Chinn on injured reserve. Bowers was dealing with a knee injury, and the Raiders are already out of the playoffs and contending with the Giants for the first overall draft pick.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Field Level Media / December 24

Report: Raiders placing Brock Bowers, Jeremy Chinn on IR

The Las Vegas Raiders are placing tight end Brock Bowers and safety Jeremy Chinn on season-ending injured reserve, ESPN reported Wednesday. The Raiders (2-13) are on a nine-game losing streak with two games remaining at home against the New York Giants on Sunday and the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 18.

Maxx Crosby News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 24

Why Maxx Crosby is Set to Be Raiders' Lone Sense of Consistency

The Las Vegas Raiders have arguably the best defensive end in the league in Maxx Crosby. It would not even be arguable if not for the impressive pace Myles Garrett has been on the past few seasons.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / December 24

Raiders shut down key players for rest of season

With not much left to play for, the Las Vegas Raiders have decided to err on the side of caution. On Wednesday, according to Tom Pelissero, the Las Vegas Raiders have placed tight end Brock Bowers and safety Jeremy Chinn on injured reserve.

Pete Carroll News / Raiders Newswire / December 23

Pete Carroll ‘Would Love’ To Stay For Raiders Rebuild

The Las Vegas Raiders’ Week 16 loss to the Houston Texans may have been disappointing, but head coach Pete Carroll had to be pleased with how his team competed on both sides of the field.

Leki Fotu News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 23

Texans Signing DL Leki Fotu

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Texans are signing DL Leki Fotu to the practice squad. Fotu, 27, is a former fourth-round pick by the Cardinals in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Utah.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / December 22

Raiders Place OL Jordan Meredith On IR

Jordan Meredith‘s season has ended early. The Raiders announced that they placed the offensive lineman on injured reserve today. Meredith has been dealing with an ankle injury for most of December, and the issue led to him being questionable for yesterday’s game against the Texans.

Pete Carroll News / Pro Football Rumors / December 22

Raiders HC Pete Carroll “Intent” On Keeping Job

The Raiders brought in a new regime to guide their franchise in 2025, but unless the team somehow wins their final two games of the season, they’ll finish with their worst showing since the 2014 campaign.