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Las Vegas Raiders News / EssentiallySports / August 30
'I’m Unemployed': Free-Agent RB Eyes Raiders Move With Ashton Jeanty Facing Injury Concerns
Former Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler has been a free agent since March 11, 2026, after his two-year deal expired. Now medically cleared from his Achilles injury, Ekeler is looking for another NFL job, but he is not desperate enough to take the first offer that comes his way.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 29
Raiders' Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza hit with reality check
The Las Vegas Raiders have a full season of football on the way, and fans are pumped to see this team on the field with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins and rookie Fernando Mendoza.
Kirk Cousins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 29
Raiders Expected To Name QB Kirk Cousins As Starter
Matt Zenitz reports that the Raiders are expected to name veteran QB Kirk Cousins their starter over first overall pick Fernando Mendoza. Back in April,
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps
The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.
Klint Kubiak News / The Raider Ramble / August 29
Klint Kubiak had answers Friday, just not the ones Raiders fans wanted
With Week 1 getting closer by the day, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak had plenty to say Friday. The problem? He still left plenty unanswered.
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / August 29
3 Uncomfortable Truths From the Raiders’ Preseason Finale
The preseason curtain has closed, and real football is finally within reach. But before turning the page, one more storyline demands attention: with roster cutdown day looming, this finale carried real weight for players still fighting for a job.
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
Klint Kubiak News / Athlon Sports / August 29
Klint Kubiak is Afraid to Name Anyone a Starter
The Raiders have had position battles throughout training camp. If it were up to Klint Kubiak, those battles would never end. The Raiders’ new head coach
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 29
Raiders Game Review: Key Takeaways From Preseason Finale vs. 49ers
The preseason has concluded for the Las Vegas Raiders after their defeat to the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night, finishing the prelude to the regular season.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / August 29
Raiders Will Use Tight Ends to Solve Wide Receiver Problem
The Raiders used a healthy dose of two tight end sets on Thursday. Expect that to be a solution to a roster flaw in Las Vegas. Brock Bowers will be the primary option in the passing game, and Klint Kubiak is not even pretending to treat him as a tight end.
Ashton Jeanty News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 29
What Raiders Will Learn Through Ashton Jeanty Injury
The NFL world collectively held its breath last week when Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty went down with an injury during practice. Jeanty went down after diving for a catch and had to be helped off the field after a fall.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 29
This Raiders WR Deserves Shot on the Active Roster
The Las Vegas Raiders will soon finalize their 53-man roster ahead of the 2026 season. Some players will be obvious roster locks, like defensive end Maxx Crosby and tight end Brock Bowers.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 29
Every Raiders Veteran Fighting for a Roster Spot
The Las Vegas Raiders begin making roster cuts this weekend as head coach Klint Kubiak and general manager John Spytek make difficult decisions about who to retain on the initial 53-man roster.
Kirk Cousins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 28
Raiders rumors: Kirk Cousins ‘expected’ to be named starter for Week 1
The Las Vegas Raiders may be delaying their quarterback announcement, but the expected outcome is becoming increasingly clear. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, people both inside the Raiders’ facility and around the NFL expect Kirk Cousins to eventually be named the Week 1 starter.
Ashton Jeanty News / Total Pro Sports / August 28
Ashton Jeanty’s Ankle Gets Important Update, Leaves Las Vegas Guessing
Ashton Jeanty is not cleared. He is not ruled out. Klint Kubiak used the same line again Friday. “Still on the mend. Still working to get him back,” he said, before adding the part Raiders fans wanted.
Fernando Mendoza News / Larry Brown Sports / August 28
Fernando Mendoza could open season as Raiders’ No. 3 quarterback
No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza was supposed to compete for the starting quarterback job for the Las Vegas Raiders this season. He may start the regular season buried on the team’s depth chart instead.
Klint Kubiak News / A to Z Sports / August 28
Raiders HC Klint Kubiak reveals why we saw more of what fans have been wanting to see all preseason long vs 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers got the best of the Las Vegas Raiders, but Vegas’ starters did look good for a short period of time. The Las Vegas Raiders dropped their final preseason game to the San Francisco 49ers, but the loss did little to overshadow some encouraging moments from an offense still finding its footing under head coach Klint Kubiak.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 28
Every Raiders Player Whose Roster Spot Is in Danger
Starting from the day after the final game of the 2025 season, the Las Vegas Raiders have had an eventful summer. The Raiders made wholesale changes across the board in an effort to improve what has been one of the league's worst rosters and coaching staffs in recent seasons.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 28
Raiders' Klint Kubiak hints at stunning Fernando Mendoza decision if Kirk Cousins is named QB1
While speaking with reporters on Friday morning (local time), Kubiak seemed to say plenty about his depth chart without confirming that Cousins will get the start for the Raiders' Week 1 home game against the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 13.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 28
Raiders' Klint Kubiak shares massive Ashton Jeanty Week 1 update
Rookie Mike Washington Jr. would be the next man up on the depth chart if Jeanty were to miss time.
Tom Brady News / HITC / August 28
What Tom Brady privately told Raiders players they must do to improve ahead of 2026 season
The Las Vegas Raiders have now completed their preseason games ahead of the 2026 season, which Kirk Cousins largely watched from the sideline. Klint Kubiak named Cousins as the starting quarterback for the Raiders earlier in the summer despite drafting Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick.
Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / August 26
Maxx Crosby trade to the Bears should still be on the table
Maxx Crosby is with the Las Vegas Raiders, and he's a Raider for life, as he's said over and over again. Considering the franchise tried to trade him during the offseason, though, it's really a wide-open possibility that Crosby could get traded again and stick this time.
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