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Raiders Make Another Solid Roster Addition in Free Agency

The Las Vegas Raiders have taken a deep look within this offseason, searching for all of the roster changes that must happen. Many of Las Vegas' needs were apparent to anyone who watched them play for a few minutes in 2025.

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Raiders 3-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Addressing major flaws that Vegas couldn't during free agency

The Las Vegas Raiders spent some good money in free agency. We now have a better idea of how this team will look in 2026 and what they need to address in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Jauan Jennings News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 16

3 Reasons The Raiders Should Sign Jauan Jennings

The Las Vegas Raiders have been making moves in free agency, but here's one player who could be the final piece to their puzzle. Here are three reasons why the Raiders should sign Jauan Jennings.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 16

Raiders Are Winning Free Agency For All the Right Reasons

The Las Vegas Raiders are having a different offseason than we are used to seeing from this team, and it's a good thing. The Raiders have had one of the best offseasons of all the NFL teams.

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In Super Bowl history, a player has topped the century mark in rushing yards just 23 times. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / March 16

Grading the Raiders' moves during the first wave of free agency: Vegas addressed some of their biggest needs before getting to the draft

The Las Vegas Raiders were very busy during the first wave of free agency. Now, almost all of their big moves have come on Monday, the first day of the two-day negotiating period before free agency.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 16

Finding the Raiders' Best Options in the Second Round

The Las Vegas Raiders have two picks in the top 40 selections in the upcoming draft class. They'll both be extremely valuable in adding young talent to this team for the team's future and current success.

Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / March 16

What other teams feel about Crosby, Raiders relationship after failed trade

What other teams feel about Maxx Crosby, Raiders relationship after failed trade with Ravens

The Ravens backed out of their agreement to send two first-round draft picks to the Raiders for Crosby because of a failed physical.

Raiders reportedly prepared to make stunning Maxx Crosby move after Ravens back out of trade

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 16

Inside the Raiders' Offensive Line After Free Agency

For the Las Vegas Raiders to walk away as one of the biggest winners of free agency, there was one area of their roster they couldn't ignore. Poor offensive line play plagued the Raiders last season, and it affected every facet of their offense.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / March 16

Raiders draft countdown: T.J. Carrie is best No. 38

Thirty-eight 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.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 16

The Raiders Have Hinged Significant Hope, Expectations Upon 1 Trio

The Las Vegas Raiders entered free agency with more money and more roster needs than any other team in the National Football League. This led the Raiders to make massive moves early in free agency, solidifying some of their most pressing needs.

Tre Tucker News / NHANFL / March 16

Raiders Trade Rumors: Steve Smith Sr. Labels Tre Tucker the ‘Odd Man Out’

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver room is hitting a boiling point. Despite leading the team with 696 receiving yards and 57 receptions last season, Tre Tucker finds himself on the hot seat.

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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.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 16

The Raiders Need More from the Draft Than Fernando Mendoza

The Las Vegas Raiders drafting quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming draft is all but a surety, as it is too perfect a match for the Raiders to pass up.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 16

Raiders' Draft Positions of Need After First Free Agency Wave

Now that many of the big-name free agents have signed and much of the whirlwind of the first few days of free agency have settled down, the Las Vegas Raiders have positioned themselves well.

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Pete Carroll News / Football Analysis / March 16

Pete Carroll Firing Goes Viral Before Raiders Issue Any Statement

A YouTube video dropped with all-caps conviction: the Las Vegas Raiders had fired head coach Pete Carroll. The word “BREAKING” sat right in the title. Within hours, fans were reposting, reacting, and debating the next coaching hire — all before Raiders.com had published its own announcement.

Tom Brady News / Football Analysis / March 16

Tom Brady’s Raiders Lead NFL With $281.5M Single‑Day Blitz—Here’s What They Bought

On the opening day of the 2026 NFL tampering window, the Las Vegas Raiders unleashed a spending spree that set a new league benchmark for opening-day commitments, committing approximately $281.5 million in player contracts within the opening hours of the negotiating window.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Football Analysis / March 16

Las Vegas Raiders ‘Officially’ Secure Top Pick—League Sources Say Nothing

A video hit YouTube with a word that stops every Raiders fan mid-scroll: “OFFICIALLY.” The No. 1 overall pick, locked up, done deal. Las Vegas, according to this clip, had secured the most valuable position in the NFL Draft.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 16

Projected Raiders Starting Lineup After Free Agency Week 1

Even though they still have more work to do, the Las Vegas Raiders already have a much better roster than they had in 2025. The Raiders have been the most productive team early in free agency, and they are likely to be one of the most improved teams in the league this offseason, if not the most.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The SportsRush / March 16

Skip Bayless Says Maxx Crosby 'Is Born to Be a Raider,' Claims Tyler Linderbaum Got Overpaid

One of the most intriguing moments of Eric DeCosta’s Wednesday afternoon press conference proved to be the general manager’s suggestion that the Baltimore Ravens were, at one point in time, considering the possibility of acquiring both Maxx Crosby and Trey Hendrickson, and that the idea initially began with the departure of Tyler Linderbaum.

Maxx Crosby News / Gridiron Heroics / March 15

Las Vegas Raiders: 2026 Plans for Maxx Crosby Revealed Following Failed Trade

The Las Vegas Raiders have been in one of the more intriguing teams in recent memory. After trading away defensive end Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens last week, the trade would be rescinded due to a physical.

NFL News / Total Pro Sports / March 15

Las Vegas Raiders Reportedly Eyeing Super Bowl Champion As Bridge QB For Fernando Mendoza

The Las Vegas Raiders have ambitious plans for the 2026 NFL season. Barring something extraordinary, they will draft Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick next month.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / March 15

After the first wave of free agency, there is one aspect of the Raiders' moves that is making one thing very clear

The Las Vegas Raiders have been rebuilding for about 20 years, aside from a few successful seasons. They haven’t won a playoff game in over two decades.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 15

Jalen Nailor is bringing a unique perspective to the wide receiver position that the Raiders had to value when looking at the free agent WR market

With Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza a potential future Las Vegas Raiders QB, Vegas aimed to add a weapon for him in free agency, signing former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor to a three-year deal.