The Raiders did not shop in the splash aisle with Taron Johnson. Instead, they grabbed a proven slot corner in a pick swap, sending a sixth-rounder to Buffalo and getting Johnson plus a seventh back.
The Las Vegas Raiders have the privilege of having one of the best NFL players of all time in their front office. Even though Tom Brady is just a minority owner, his involvement in their decision-making has been no secret.
Forty-five 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.
With the Raiders trading away their veteran leader, Maxx Crosby, late last week, that leaves them with a massive hole that goes beyond the field and at the defensive end position.
Sources have indicated to Connor Hughes that free agent QB Geno Smith‘s preferred destination is Miami, which happens to be where he’s from. Hughes explains that this likely all comes down to what happens with QB Malik Willis, who is a target for both the Dolphins and Cardinals this offseason.
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.
The Las Vegas Raiders picked up another first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after trading defensive end Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens. While fans are sad to part with Crosby, another first-round selection allows the organization to find another foundational player as the Raiders begin a rebuild.
The Raiders
agreed to trade the star pass-rusher to the Ravens for two first-round draft picks when the new league year opens on Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET.
The Las Vegas Raiders have officially been on the clock since they earned the first overall pick, and there's little question about what they want to do with it.
The Las Vegas Raiders need as much talent as possible on both sides of the ball this offseason. Their roster is in dire need of talent. Las Vegas' offense gets most of the focus, but its defense needs to be revamped even more so than its offense, which says a lot in itself.
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.
HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders refused to let free agency dictate their timeline. Instead of entering a bidding war on Monday, general manager John Spytek struck a late-night deal Sunday, acquiring veteran cornerback Taron Johnson from the Buffalo Bills and saving the former All-Pro from the open market.
The neon lights of the Las Vegas Strip have always symbolized reinvention. The Raiders are hoping that spirit carries into a pivotal 2026 offseason. After a disastrous 2025 campaign, the franchise finds itself trying to define its future.
The Las Vegas Raiders made one of the most shocking moves of the NFL offseason when they traded star pass rusher Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for a massive draft package that reportedly includes multiple first-round picks.
The Las Vegas Raiders executed a shocking trade that steals a top defender before he was set to hit free agency. On Sunday night, the Raiders traded for All-Pro defensive back Taron Johnson, ushing in a massive move for the Klint Kubiak era.
LAS VEGAS — The cleanup in Las Vegas is officially underway. The Raiders will release veteran quarterback Geno Smith before the 2026 league year opens on March 11, ending a disastrous one-year marriage.
Well, the good news for the Las Vegas Raiders is that after the Maxx Crosby trade, they’re the only NFL team with over $100 million in effective cap space.
The Las Vegas Raiders are all in on their rebuild, much of which will happen this offseason. A team trading its best player always sends a message. Especially when that team has been losing more than winning lately.
On Wednesday, March 11, we will see the Las Vegas Raiders start to build the new era of this team. New head coach Klint Kubiak and general manager John Spytek will have around $120 million in cap space to use for free agency, but need to leave about $25-$30 million for the incoming draft class.
The Las Vegas Raiders have a plan for rebuilding their roster. They have already begun making moves to make room for the moves they are about to make. Entering his second season as the Raiders' general manager, John Spytek is primed to leave his mark on the Raiders and their roster.
Fernando Mendoza once explained why he deliberately avoided having a girlfriend while chasing his NFL dream. The quarterback, who is now likely headed toward the league with the Las Vegas Raiders, made the comments in an older clip that recently resurfaced online.
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.
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.