The Las Vegas Raiders brought in a lot of talent, including a veteran quarterback and a complete revamping of the linebacker room. One of those new linebackers had a major OTAs absence, but an insider forcefully shut down any reason to panic, according to a post on X by Vinny Bonsignore.
While the Las Vegas Raiders wonder about whether Fernando Mendoza will hit the ground running, there is high hope for another rookie. But here are two hidden gems from the Raiders’ 2026 roster that you need to know about.
As we progress through the offseason, we're taking closer looks at several of the Las Vegas Raiders' position groups. We previously broke down the defensive end group.
It was not just the fact that the Las Vegas Raiders selected Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick that got many, especially Raider Nation, excited about this team.
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?
The Las Vegas Raiders drew the short end of the stick against some of their matchups next season. This is a team that just earned the first overall pick, and they're pitted against some of the most dangerous teams in the NFL at the moment.
Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.
The offseason is one of the most unpredictable times for the NFL. It appeared that every major domino that was going to fall this offseason already did.
The Las Vegas Raiders have made more than a few coaching staff and roster changes this summer. They recently announced they made more moves, albeit much quieter moves.
The Las Vegas Raiders are entering their third week of OTAs, just before Mandatory Minicamp. Las Vegas Raiders fans are anxious during OTAs. Though not mandatory, OTAs help players become familiar with the system and the new coaching staff.
Not all stretches during an NFL season are created equal. A favorable month can launch a playoff push. A brutal one can bury a team before Thanksgiving.
On Monday, as the NFL season officially turns a page on June 1, ESPN released an article with a plethora of predictions, rumors, rankings, fantasy sleepers, and outlooks for players and teams for the 2026 season.
The Las Vegas Raiders finished with the league’s worst record in 2025 in the NFL, making significant offseason improvements necessary. As a storied franchise in the NFL, the Raiders must adapt quickly to rebuild.
The Las Vegas Raiders are looking for any help they can get at the wide receiver spot. They addressed the position minimally in free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft, signing Jalen Nailor to a notable contract and drafting Oregon's Malik Benson in the sixth round.
The Las Vegas Raiders had a long list of goals for the offseason and little time to accomplish them. Las Vegas has had an extremely productive offseason, adding players on both sides of the ball after revamping its coaching staff.
The Las Vegas Raiders hired John Spytek to turn around what was one of the worst rosters in the National Football League. Upon Spytek's arrival, Las Vegas' roster was in the midst of a roster rebuild after years of failed free-agent and draft additions.
The Las Vegas Raiders just finished up their second week of OTAs and will be back at it next week. The Las Vegas Raiders made some huge changes to their team this offseason.
Brock Bowers told reporters that he is back to full fitness, a positive development that should help the rest of Klint Kubiak’s offence come together during OTAs.
Two weeks after ESPN’s Ryan McFadden reported that new Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said he “would like to have a two-running back system” to “take some of the workload off” Ashton Jeanty, a new report seems to offer a change in stance.
Schedules are out. OTAs are underway. And yes, we’re already doing this. Call it reckless and irresponsible, and call it exactly what every NFL fan is doing right now at their desk pretending to work.
Raiders tight end Brock Bowers was limited for most of the 2025 season due to a bone bruise and a PCL sprain in his knee. He did not require any offseason surgery and has worked his way back to 100% with full participation in the Raiders’ ongoing OTAs.
This offseason, Tyler Linderbaum landed both a big contract and got married. The nfl offseason has certainly been life-changing for him. The Raiders’ newest offensive lineman signed a three-year, $81 million contract with Las Vegas in March.
Ashton Jeanty’s rookie campaign can be chalked up as a wash for the Las Vegas Raiders. The scheme, the personnel, nothing was tailored for his usage. That’s changing with new head coach Klint Kubiak and No.