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How Raiders' Maxx Crosby Continues Climbing to New Heights

The Las Vegas Raiders have arguably the best defensive end in the National Football League in Maxx Crosby. The veteran defensive lineman remains the face of one of the most storied franchises in NFL history.

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What Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty Has in Store Next

The Las Vegas Raiders wisely drafted running back Ashton Jeanty with the No. 6 overall pick in the most recent NFL Draft. He has quietly rushed for nearly 1,000 yards behind the worst offensive line in the National Football League.

Geno Smith News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 23

Geno Smith, Raiders' Offense Focused Something Other Than Top Pick

The Las Vegas Raiders may have lost to the Houston Texans on Sunday, but there is still reason for optimism. Las Vegas ' offense played arguably the best game it had all season against the Houston Texans on Sunday.

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Brock Bowers News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 23

Why Raiders' Star Brock Bowers is Just Getting Started

The Las Vegas Raiders have had an undeniably subpar season. When the story of the Raiders' 2025-26 season is retold, it will inevitably center around the lack of an offensive line.

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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.

Jordan Meredith News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 23

Raiders Make Roster Moves After Meredith’s Injury

The Las Vegas Raiders are going into the final two games of the season, and they are looking to see which players are going to be here for the future and which ones are already checked out.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23

Raiders' Maxx Crosby on tanking: 'I don't play for that'

Las Vegas Raiders pass-rusher Maxx Crosby on tanking: 'I don't play for that'

Sunday’s game between the New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders could prove decisive in determining who lands the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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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.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / December 23

Usual suspects represent Raiders in Pro Bowl

Despite the disappointing season for the Las Vegas Raiders, the team still received quality play from their best players. On Tuesday, defensive end Maxx Crosby and tight end Brock Bowers were announced as the Raiders’ two representatives for the Pro Bowl Games.

Maxx Crosby News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 23

Raiders' Elite Earn Deserved Pro Bowl Nods

Their record may not show it, but Las Vegas Raiders have several talented pieces they can build around this offseason. The Raiders have had a forgettable season at 2-13, and there haven't been many positives to note.

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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 / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 23

How Reeling Raiders Will Make the Most Out Current Situation

The Las Vegas Raiders' season has been marked by numerous injuries, which have led to several of their rookies and young players receiving more playing time than others.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 23

Identifying Biggest Surprise From Raiders' Week 16 Loss

The Las Vegas Raiders may have lost in Week 16, but not without putting up one of their best fights of the season. Their offense was making explosive plays at a rate foreign to them this season, and their defense was stingy all game.

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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.

Pete Carroll News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 23

1 Overlooked Raider Continues to Make an Impact

The Las Vegas Raiders seek a turnaround that has eluded them for about two decades. That turnaround will need several things to happen. One of those things is having a good coach, which the Raiders do.

Ashton Jeanty News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 23

Why the Raiders' Ashton Jeanty Debate Still Rages On

There's no doubt that the Las Vegas Raiders are one of the worst teams in the NFL. This isn't even a case where their record doesn't speak to how hard they fight in each game, as they've had numerous performances this season that are inexcusable.

Maxx Crosby News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 23

How Raiders' Maxx Crosby Served a Reminder of His Greatness

The Las Vegas Raiders were out of it a long time ago. They have not been in contention since their bye week, but they still have the best defensive player going out there on the field and giving you his all, even when he is hurt or not feeling 100 percent.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / December 23

Ex-Raiders HC Jack Del Rio Explains Why He Was Really Fired

The Las Vegas Raiders should be looking to hire another head coach this upcoming offseason. The Raiders are going to have to make a decision on whether they want to bring back Pete Carroll or fire him after this season, which, for the Silver and Black, has been awful.

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.

John Spytek News / The Raider Ramble / December 22

Monday Morning Mock Draft: Raiders GM John Spytek double-dips in the first round

What if a scenario materialized where the Las Vegas Raiders could get back into the first round near that end and grab their quarterback? Let’s face it, general manager John Spytek is going to be under intense scrutiny to deliver a masterclass next year.

Ashton Jeanty News / Dice City Sports / December 21

Raiders squander Ashton Jeanty’s big day, fall to Texans

HOUSTON—So close, yet so far for the Las Vegas Raiders. On Sunday, the Raiders hit their ninth straight loss, albeit in a roller-coaster affair with the Houston Texans 23-21.

Pete Carroll News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 21

Pete Carroll’s Future With Raiders ‘Very Much In Doubt’

Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report that Raiders HC Pete Carroll‘s future with the team is very much in doubt. The duo adds that Carroll is intent on convincing owner Mark Davis that he should return next season.

Geno Smith News / The Raider Ramble / December 21

Any chance that the Raiders run it back with Geno Smith next season?

Despite what’s taken place for the Las Vegas Raiders, is there a case to be made for quarterback Geno Smith to get a second year with the Silver and Black?

Tom Brady News / The Raider Ramble / December 20

Tom Brady’s silence speaks volumes about Raiders dysfunction

After another unsightly performance from the Las Vegas Raiders—a 31-0 drubbing by the Philadelphia Eagles—talking about pro football in Las Vegas has become increasingly difficult.

Geno Smith News / Pro Football Rumors / December 20

Las Vegas Raiders' Geno Smith expected to start for rest of season, Kenny Pickett heads back to the bench

A shoulder injury held Raiders quarterback Geno Smith out in Week 15, but he’s making a quick return. Head coach Pete Carroll announced that Smith will start against the Texans on Sunday (via Levi Edwards of Raiders.com).