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NFL free agency: 3 landing stops for former Las Vegas Raiders QB Geno Smith

The Las Vegas Raiders made a crucial move ahead of NFL free agency and the upcoming draft. With many expecting them to select Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick, the Raiders released former Pro Bowl quarterback Geno Smith.

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Long-Time Kubiak QB Weighs In On Klint Kubiak's Magic Touch

The Las Vegas Raiders waited as long as they needed to for Klint Kubiak, as he won this year's Super Bowl as the offensive coordinator of the Seattle Seahawks.

Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / March 6

Evaluating realistic trade packages from Cowboys, Ravens for Maxx Crosby

Here is what potential trade packages for Crosby could look like.

49ers may have already chosen between Bengals' Trey Hendrickson, Raiders' Maxx Crosby

AFC North team reportedly ready 'to go all-in' on trading for Raiders' Maxx Crosby

Will Maxx Crosby make it easier for Raiders to trade him?

The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

The '2025 NFL sack leaders by team' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 6

Raiders Protect Themselves with Smart, Underrated Move

The Las Vegas Raiders have roster decisions, both big and small, this offseason, many of which have already been made behind closed doors. Some of those roster decisions have started to trickle out, as more are sure to follow.

Trey Hendrickson News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz

The NFL began officially tracking sacks in 1982. How many of the year-by-year leaders in sacks can you name in five minutes?

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 6

Why Raiders’ 2026 Plan Could Set Up a Franchise-Changing 2027 NFL Draft

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Raiders are setting themselves up, and after years of dysfunction and instability, the new trend is actually a positive. Under the

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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.

Maxx Crosby News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 6

Raiders Received Multiple ‘Strong Offers’ For Maxx Crosby

According to Jordan Schultz, the Raiders have received “multiple legitimate and strong offers” in a trade for Maxx Crosby. Schultz writes that those teams

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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.

Geno Smith News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL active completions leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to complete at least 1,500 passes in their career can you name in five minutes?

Klint Kubiak News / A to Z Sports / March 6

Raiders' new HC Klint Kubiak avoids a disaster waiting to happen for two straight seasons now after recent move

Klint Kubiak, the new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, steps into his role with a stroke of fortune. Once again, he sidesteps a looming crisis—quarterback Geno Smith.

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Geno Smith News / Raiders Newswire / March 6

Raiders Releasing Quarterback Geno Smith

Last offseason, the Las Vegas Raiders brought in the tandem of head coach Pete Carroll and quarterback Geno Smith with hopes of getting back into playoff contention.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Larry Brown Sports / March 6

Geno Smith sends intriguing message after being cut by Raiders

Quarterback Geno Smith does not appear to be sweating things after being released by the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders are releasing Smith, according to multiple reports, a move that will save them $8 million against the salary cap.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / March 6

Raiders' Geno Smith move seems to show true Fernando Mendoza intentions

Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek admitting during the recent NFL scouting combine that he hadn't spoken with Smith since the end of the 2025 season indicated that Smith had no real future with the organization. There's now no question that is the case.

Analyst reveals 'biggest flaw' that could worry Raiders about Fernando Mendoza

49ers may have already chosen between Bengals' Trey Hendrickson, Raiders' Maxx Crosby

AFC North team reportedly ready 'to go all-in' on trading for Raiders' Maxx Crosby

Who had the greatest QB season for every NFL team?

The 'NFL season passing leader by team' quiz

Kolton Miller News / The Raider Ramble / March 6

Raiders eye life after Kolton Miller in latest 2-round mock draft

Kolton Miller is the definition of a reliable presence, but this recent two-round mock draft indicates how the Las Vegas Raiders might strategize for the future at left tackle.

Maxx Crosby News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 6

Cowboys ‘Very Interested’ In Maxx Crosby, Ravens Also Team To Watch

Per Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the Cowboys are closely monitoring the trade market for Raiders DE Maxx Crosby and they “remain very interested” in a trade for the star pass rusher.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / March 6

Raiders draft countdown: Lionel Washington is best No. 48

Forty-eight 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.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 6

Finding the Only Linebacker Raiders Must Consider Re-Signing

The Las Vegas Raiders have to answer this offseason in the middle of their defense. All the starters from a season ago are free agents. Most of them will be gone because the Raiders are moving in a different direction this offseason.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / March 6

Las Vegas Raiders 2026 Offseason Outlook

The Las Vegas Raiders’ Week 1 road victory last season over the New England Patriots may have been the most unlikely and misleading outcome of any game in any season in NFL history.