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On YouTubeKirk Cousins News / The Raider Ramble / May 5
Fernando Mendoza’s first Raiders minicamp presser was a masterclass the NFL should study
The Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback spoke about Cuban immigrant grandparents, absorbing Kirk Cousins “by osmosis” and a franchise standard most teams only pretend to have.
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 5
Raiders add some familiar faces for Fernando Mendoza
The Raiders are doing the right thing by ensuring the face of the franchise has familiar faces and a friendly environment to grow and flourish as he transitions to the pros.
Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL Analysis Network / May 5
Fernando Mendoza is already learning the hardest part of the Raiders’ rookie transition
The Raiders took Fernando Mendoza first overall, but the early lesson in Las Vegas has less to do with draft status than footwork. By May 5, Mendoza was
The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz
How many of the career leaders for passing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / May 5
Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza on learning the NFL: 'It’s coming like a fire hose'
The Las Vegas Raiders made their bet. Now comes the hard part. Las Vegas selected Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and for a franchise that has spent years searching for its next cornerstone quarterback, the pressure on the 22-year-old is immediate and immense.
The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft
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.
What Other NFL Execs Are Saying About Raiders' Draft
The Las Vegas Raiders exited the 2026 NFL Draft with 10 selections, and the front office took full advantage of picking from the No. 1 spot. Earlier this
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / May 5
Post-2026 Raiders draft interview with RaiderNationRadio’s Q Myers
The 2026 NFL Draft was a memorable day for Las Vegas Raiders fans. In addition to securing a franchise quarterback, the team added a multitude of talent around him.
Several Young Raiders Have Pathways to Significant Playing Time
The Las Vegas Raiders roster is much improved from where it was just a few months ago, fresh off a 3-14 campaign. Las Vegas had no shortage of issues in 2025 or the years preceding it.
The Player Impacted Most by Raiders' Latest Moves
The Las Vegas Raiders' offseason has been action-packed, with the front office hard at work making strong moves to improve their roster. Las Vegas' front office has manufactured one of the best offseasons the franchise has had in terms of roster additions in many years.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / May 4
Las Vegas Raiders make another minicamp roster move that’s eerily similar to a few they have already made
The Las Vegas Raiders are bringing in all the talent they can, and this time, it was another Indiana player. The Las Vegas Raiders have been adding and subtracting from the back end of the roster this last week.
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / May 5
3 Wild Overreactions to the Raiders’ 2026 Draft (And Why They’re Wrong)
The Las Vegas Raiders’ 2026 draft sparked instant hype—and panic. Here are three early overreactions that miss the bigger picture and what actually matters moving forward.
25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season
The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.
Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 4
Raiders player in danger of losing starting job to rookie after 2026 NFL Draft
The Las Vegas Raiders got a lot better during the 2026 NFL Draft. Las Vegas had one of the best hauls from the draft this year, due in large part to finding a franchise quarterback in Fernando Mendoza.
Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / May 4
Raiders may have a chance at doing what they haven’t done in decades now that they drafted the perfect rookie for the job
The Las Vegas Raiders could have a shot at having one of the best running back duos in the league, and maybe in their franchise’s history. The Las Vegas Raiders have the chance to do something special.
Raiders Find 7 Hidden Gems in UDFA Signings
HENDERSON, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders, by all accounts, have crushed the offseason, propelling their rebuild forward with both optimism and, more importantly, reality.
Recent Raiders' Moves Make 1 Thing Abundantly Clear
The Las Vegas Raiders' roster rebuild is well underway, as their front office made a slew of roster moves this offseason. Raiders General Manager John Spytek made several marquee additions to the coaching staff and roster, beginning a series of significant changes with instant ramifications.
Kirk Cousins News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 4
Following NFL Draft, Raiders Face Predicament With Mendoza vs. Cousins
The Las Vegas Raiders are intriguing again. That is the sentiment outside of the organization that hasn't been felt in some time, and it is because of No.
Breaking Down Raiders' Interior Offensive Line Situation
The Las Vegas Raiders need better out of their interior offensive line next season. Las Vegas made a few major investments in those three spots this offseason, including a lucrative three-year, $81 million contract for center Tyler Linderbaum.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / May 4
The Raiders Release Their Starting Defensive End of the Last Two Seasons
The Las Vegas Raiders have parted ways with a defensive end who anchored their lineup for 18 starts over the last two seasons. This move is sure to spark discussion among football fans and analysts alike.
Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / May 4
College coaches share bad news for Raiders fans about Fernando Mendoza hype
The Raiders grabbed who those running the organization hope will prove to be a long-term franchise quarterback when they made Mendoza the first overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / May 3
Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza is setting the tone—now it has to stick
Fernando Mendoza is already setting the tone for the Las Vegas Raiders—now the question is whether the rest of the locker room can keep up. Forget the highlight reel and forget the Heisman.
Charles Snowden News / Pro Football Rumors / May 3
Raiders Release DE Charles Snowden
In a flurry of moves following their second day of rookie minicamp, the Raiders released veteran defensive end Charles Snowden. Along with Snowden, the team waived offensive guards McClendon Curtis and Layden Robinson and recently signed undrafted free agent tight end Matt Lauter out of Boise State.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / May 3
Raiders Optimistic CB Jermod McCoy Can Play In 2026, Avoid Immediate Surgery
As the 2026 draft rolled along, one of the biggest storylines became cornerback Jermod McCoy ’s continued slide down the board. That was not a surprising development; an obvious first-round talent, predraft reports indicated McCoy’s stock could be undermined by the long-term prognosis for his medically-repaired knee.
Charles Snowden News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 3
Raiders Announced Eight Moves Saturday, Waived OLB Charles Snowden
The Las Vegas Raiders announced eight roster moves late on Sunday, including waiving OLB Charles Snowden. Las Vegas also waived G McClendon Curtis, TE Matt Lauter and G Layden Robinson.
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 3
Former Kirk Cousins teammate could rejoin him with Raiders
Following the NFL Draft, the Raiders are perfecting their lineup and filling in gaps.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / May 1
Raiders Sign Fourth-Round RB Mike Washington Jr. Following Strong College Career
HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders continue to finalize their draft class. The team announced Thursday that it has signed fourth-round pick Mike Washington Jr., selected No.
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