Las Vegas Raiders: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / April 30

Raiders' Spytek discusses how Brady will and won't mentor Mendoza

Raiders GM John Spytek discusses how Tom Brady will and won't mentor Fernando Mendoza

During a recent appearance on the FanDuel TV "Up & Adams" program, Spytek was asked if it would be difficult to keep Brady from being too involved regarding the handling of the club's quarterback situation.

Raiders' Fernando Mendoza shares surprising revelation about leadership style

Maxx Crosby shares powerful advice for new Raiders teammate Fernando Mendoza

Report updates if Raiders are serious about controversial Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza decision

The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

Christian Wilkins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 30

Latest On Free Agent DT Christian Wilkins

Earlier this offseason, it was reported veteran DT Christian Wilkins “fully intends” to play in 2026 and has been contacted by more than 20 teams. Wilkins was released in July of last year over a dispute about his foot injury and missed the entire season.

Fernando Mendoza News / The Raider Ramble / April 30

College champion Fernando Mendoza starts at zero with the Las Vegas Raiders

Fernando Mendoza arrives with the Las Vegas Raiders with a clear sense of self and the understanding that he must begin anew. The résumé speaks for itself; no one is arguing that.

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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?

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL passing YPG leaders' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 30

One Trade Raiders Should Still Be Pushing After Draft

The Las Vegas Raiders' offseason has been filled with moves, both expected and unexpected, and with each, the Raiders' roster has improved. Finding ways to improve the roster has been the theme of the offseason for Las Vegas.

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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.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

Washington DC sets incredible attendance goal for 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 30

How Raiders Should Feel About AFC West Performances in Draft

The Las Vegas Raiders have no reason to complain after their elite outing in the 2026 NFL Draft, leaving the event with their future franchise quarterback and several difference-making players across the roster.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / April 30

Raiders' Fernando Mendoza shares surprising revelation about leadership style

Mendoza suggested that outsiders haven't seen his full personality.

Maxx Crosby shares powerful advice for new Raiders teammate Fernando Mendoza

We graded every Raiders 2026 draft pick—and one grade will surprise you

Five non-QB stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / April 29

Las Vegas Raiders 90-Man Depth Chart Projection: John Spytek and Klint Kubiak will have some hard decisions to make

The Las Vegas Raiders have a much better team coming in 2026 than they did this time last year, and a big reason why is the 2026 NFL draft The Las Vegas Raiders are almost ready to wrap up their minicamps.

John Spytek News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 29

John Spytek fires back at concerns over Jermod McCoy after stunning draft fall

The Las Vegas Raiders took a big day three NFL Draft swing in taking Jermod McCoy. The Tennessee cornerback enters the league with a concerning knee injury.

Tom Flores News / Larry Brown Sports / April 29

Fernando Mendoza got approval from Raiders legend to wear No. 15

Fernando Mendoza will continue to wear his preferred No. 15 in the NFL with the Las Vegas Raiders, but only after obtaining permission from a franchise legend.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 29

Matt Miller declares ‘biggest draft steal’ potential after Raiders surprise pick

The Las Vegas Raiders may be the most improved team following the 2026 NFL Draft. Las Vegas added a franchise quarterback in Fernando Mendoza and made a handful of other smart moves in the middle rounds.

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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 / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 29

Way-Too-Early Raiders 2027 Mock Draft - and Why It Matters

As meticulous as the Las Vegas Raiders' front office has been, and as focused as they are on the upcoming 2026 season, they have undoubtedly begun to look ahead to next offseason.

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20 movies from the 1980s that have been adapted into TV shows

The ‘80s were a good time for movies, especially for popular, crowd-pleasing ones. On the Oscar front, it was a lesser decade, but not on the blockbuster front.

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The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 29

3 Moves Las Vegas Raiders Could Make Post-Draft

The NFL Draft has come and gone as the new era of Las Vegas Raiders football is set to begin this fall under first-year head coach Klint Kubiak, rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza, and second-year general manager John Spytek.

Tyree Wilson News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 29

Analyzing Raiders' Shrewd Decision To Trade Tyree Wilson

The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Tyree Wilson with the seventh overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Several General Managers and head coaches later, the Raiders decided to abruptly move on from what was becoming more apparent as a failed draft pick by a prior regime.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / April 29

After the NFL Draft, the Raiders Aim to Strengthen Their Roster Depth

Effective team building begins by strengthening the roster’s foundation, and the Las Vegas Raiders may have achieved this with their 2026 draft class. Clearly, nfl teams that build a strong foundation tend to excel in the long run.

John Spytek News / The Raider Ramble / April 29

All in on Fernando Mendoza: The draft that defines the Las Vegas Raiders’ future

The Las Vegas Raiders entered the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 1 overall pick and a mandate to turn the page. General manager John Spytek delivered a masterclass, landing a franchise quarterback while trading back smartly to accumulate value and address glaring needs on both sides of the ball.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 29

Here’s Why These UDFAs Have Chance To Make Raiders' Roster

The Las Vegas Raiders exited the 2026 NFL Draft with 10 draftees entering the organization. That haul did not prevent the front office from delving into the undrafted free agent pool.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / April 29

We graded every Raiders 2026 draft pick—and one grade will surprise you

Just like that, the 2026 NFL draft has come and gone. With 10 picks in hand, the Las Vegas Raiders had quite the haul. Some selections were as predictable as they come, while others caught the draft community off guard—for better and for worse.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 29

Ranking the Raiders' 3 Best Draft Selections

It's been a couple of days since the Las Vegas Raiders completed their 2026 draft class, and it's still hard to come down from the excitement over all of the prospects they selected.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 29

Raiders' Biggest Remaining Needs After Draft—What’s Still Missing

The Las Vegas Raiders have had an ideal offseason, making swift, efficient moves to improve their roster. The Raiders seemingly took their recent failures as motivation to make quality changes that have made them a much better team on paper than before.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / April 29