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Darnay Holmes News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 18

Falcons Signing CB Darnay Holmes

According to Jordan Schultz, the Falcons are signing CB Darnay Holmes to a contract. The deal is for one year. Holmes will compete for a role in Atlanta’s secondary in 2026. Holmes, 27, is a former fourth-round pick of the Giants back in 2020.

Maxx Crosby News / Dice City Sports / March 18

Meant to be a Raider: Crosby breaks down failed trade

Maxx Crosby spent the weekend saying goodbye, then spent Wednesday explaining why he is still here. On The Rush podcast, the Raiders’ star pass rusher walked fans through the trade that almost sent him to Baltimore, the medical twist that killed it and the moment he decided the only move was forward.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / March 18

Raiders draft countdown: Terry McDaniel is best No. 36

Thirty-six 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. 1 overall pick as this daily countdown continues through the franchise’s best players by jersey number.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 18

Inside the Raiders’ DL After Free Agency

The Las Vegas Raiders roster was bound to look very different than the one they had in 2025, and that's because the direction and man in charge are fundamentally different.

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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 18

Raiders' New Additions All Have 1 Thing in Common

Entering free agency, the Las Vegas Raiders had more money to spend in free agency and got to work early to improve their roster. Not only did Las Vegas address needs, but it also addressed some of its biggest ones, making the upcoming NFL Draft much clearer for the front office.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 18

The Raiders Make Yet Another Addition to Their Offensive Line

The Las Vegas Raiders were determined to fix their most pressing issues, and at the very least, they have done a solid job at trying to do so early in free agency.

Tyler Linderbaum News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 18

Three Reasons Why Raiders' Tyler Linderbaum Was Best Signing of the Season

The Las Vegas Raiders made the shocking decision to break the bank for Tyler Linderbaum and with each passing day, the realities of the move prove why the franchise was right to do it.

Maxx Crosby News / Pro Football Rumors / March 18

Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Addresses Collapsed Ravens Trade

Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby addressed the Ravens’ decision to back out of their trade for him on a recent episode of his podcast, The Rush, offering a detailed timeline of his brief trip to Baltimore.

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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.

John Spytek News / A to Z Sports / March 18

John Spytek and the Raiders just found a way to address one of their biggest remaining needs in a way that could end up paying major dividends

It's safe to say one of the few remaining needs in free agency that fans wanted the Las Vegas Raiders to address was the offensive guard position. That, along with the safety and tackle positions, are three of the biggest remaining needs with a few bucks left to spend in free agency.

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Thomas Booker News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 17

Raiders Re-Signed DT Thomas Booker IV

The Las Vegas Raiders announced they re-signed DT Thomas Booker IV to a contract extension on Tuesday. Booker, 26, is a former fifth-round pick by the Texans in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Stanford.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 17

Recent Signings Put Writing on the Wall for These Raiders

The handful of signings the Las Vegas Raiders made early in free agency sent a message heard all the way around the National Football League: The Raiders mean business.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 18

Raiders' Maxx Crosby sounds off on failed physical that nixed trade to Ravens

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby is still astounded at how his nixed trade to the Baltimore Ravens unfolded.

DeAndre Hopkins calls out Ravens in deleted social media post

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Spencer Burford News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 17

Raiders Hosted OL Spencer Burford

The Las Vegas Raiders hosted veteran OL Spencer Burford for a free agent visit, per the NFL transaction wire. He recently visited with the Chargers as he mulls his next team. Burford, 25, was drafted by the 49ers with the No.

Tyree Wilson News / A to Z Sports / March 17

6 hypothetical trades for Tyree Wilson: Exploring the market for a former first round pick who could use a change of scenery

The Las Vegas Raiders have been through several regimes in the last few years. That means there are a handful of guys who were drafted by the regime in power at the time.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / March 17

Raiders draft countdown: Lester Hayes is best No. 37

Thirty-seven 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.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Raiders Newswire / March 16

Raiders Sign Fullback Connor Heyward & Wide Receiver Dareke Young

The Las Vegas Raiders announced the signings of fullback Connor Heyward and wide receiver Dareke Young. Heyward reportedly received a two-year contract from the team that includes a maximum value of $5.5 million and $2 million in guarantees.