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Former Raiders RB Pete Banaszak Dies At 82

Former Raiders running back Pete Banaszak has died, the team announced on Saturday. He was 82. After a three-year collegiate career at Miami, Banaszak was selected by the Oakland Raiders during the 1966 AFL draft.

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Raiders Legend & Super Bowl Champion Has Passed Away

Another NFL legend passed away this week. The Las Vegas Raiders announced terrible news on Saturday, joining the list of teams that lost a former star in recent days.

Quay Walker News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Raiders Downgrade LB Quay Walker Ahead of Rams Game

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Quay Walker has been downgraded to questionable with a chest injury ahead of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. The change raises uncertainty about his availability for the Week 7 matchup at Allegiant Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Spun / October 24

Legendary Raiders RB Pete Banaszak Dead At 82

The Las Vegas Raiders lost a legend this week as former running Pete Banaszak passed away. He was 82 years old. Banaszak was a fifth-round pick out of the University of Miami in the 1966 AFL Draft and went on to play 173 games in 13 years for the Raiders.

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How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Viral Sports News / October 24

Former Raiders Running Back Has Reportedly Died

Former Oakland Raiders running back Pete Banaszak died at age 82, the team announced Saturday. “The Raiders Family mourns the passing of Pete Banaszak, whose toughness, competitive spirit, and dedication embodied a legendary era of Raiders football and made him a cherished member of the Silver and Black,” the team said in a statement.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Viral Sports News / October 24

Raiders Emerge in $52 Million Trade Deadline Speculation

With the NFL trade deadline set for Nov. 10, the Las Vegas Raiders have drawn attention as a possible landing spot for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy amid questions about his role in Cleveland.

NFL News / The Raider Ramble / October 24

AFC West Power Rankings: Have the Raiders Fallen Behind the Pack?

It was another eventful week in the AFC West, with all four teams back in action, including a divisional matchup that carried significant implications for the standings.

Kirk Cousins News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 24

Raiders’ Kirk Cousins Outlines Roadmap to Success for Silver and Black

HENDERSON, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders (3-3) have a tremendous opportunity on Sunday versus the team anointed in the preseason by the pundits as the unequivocal Super Bowl favorites, the Los Angeles Rams (2-4), to send the visitor’s season spiraling, and their season on a projectile that could end in the NFL Playoffs.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 24

3 Raiders Who Must Take Advantage on Sunday Against Rams

The Las Vegas Raiders are trying to get back on track after losing three straight games, and they'll try to get back in the win column vs. the Los Angeles Rams.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 24

3 Glaring Reasons Raiders Can Pull Off Rams Upset

The Las Vegas Raiders are reeling, as they are in the midst of a three-game losing streak. However, they're in a great spot to end their winless drought in Week 7 against the once Super Bowl favorite Los Angeles Rams.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 24

Why Raiders Catching Rams at Opportunistic Time

The Las Vegas Raiders are preparing for a showdown with the Los Angeles Rams, looking to rebound after losing three straight. The Raiders may be sliding, but the Rams are in a worse spot.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 24

3 Make or Break Players for the Raiders in Week 7’s Matchup with Rams

If the Raiders are going to knock off the Rams on Sunday a couple of star players and one player returning from injury will need to have big games. Las Vegas has lost three straight games to fall to 3-3.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 24

Raiders vs. Rams: 5 Key Players To Watch

Week 7 is here, and this game could determine the fate of both franchises for the rest of the season. The Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Rams go toe-to-toe on Sunday afternoon in a game many saw as a gimme for the supposed "superteam" that is the Rams.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 24

One Trade Deadline Move Raiders Must Prioritize ASAP

The Las Vegas Raiders spent the offseason revamping their roster from the top down. Las Vegas' front office did an admirable job of quickly revamping what was the league's worst roster last season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 24

Announcers, Referees & Jersey Combination for Raiders' Week 7 Matchup

The Las Vegas Raiders hope this Sunday will go better than the previous three, as they host the Los Angeles Rams. Both teams enter Week 7 with issues that will likely impact Sunday's game.

John Spytek News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / October 24

What Raiders Can Realistically Afford at NFL Trade Deadline

The Las Vegas Raiders roster is nearly set as the trade deadline approaches, but it is still far from complete. A team can only do so much to fix its roster before the trade deadline, but with room for improvement, Las Vegas could be in the market.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Raiders facing Ashton Jeanty decision after Mike Washington Jr. news

The Las Vegas Raiders opened the 2026 NFL season with a promising 3-0 start, but a tougher schedule over the following weeks has coincided with a three-game losing streak. Now 3-3, the Raiders are in third place in the AFC West as they prepare for their Week 7 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams.

How Raiders' Fernando Mendoza is 'doing more than asked' while serving as Kirk Cousins' backup

Raiders focus on red-zone efficiency as scuffling Rams visit

The '100-rushing yard, 2-TD catch games' quiz

Quenton Nelson News / Dice City Sports / October 23

Quenton Nelson Should Be the Raiders’ No. 1 Free-Agent Target in 2027

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Raiders don’t need to look very far to identify their biggest offensive problem. The running game isn’t working. With the Silver and Black averaging just 3.0 yards per rushing attempt and ranking 31st among 32 NFL teams, it’s becoming increasingly clear that significant changes are needed along the offensive line.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / October 23

Raiders’ Rushing Numbers Reveal a Serious Offensive Problem

The numbers paint a troubling picture for the Las Vegas Raiders. Through the early portion of the 2026 NFL season, the Raiders rank 31st among 32 NFL teams in yards per carry, averaging just 3.0 yards per rushing attempt.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Viral Sports News / October 22

Raiders Owner Mark Davis Makes Shocking Announcement

Mark Davis has decided his days of personally steering the Las Vegas Raiders’ search for head coaches and general managers are finished. After years of cycling through both positions with limited success, the owner told The New York Post that he intends to stay out of future hiring processes.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / October 22

How Raiders' Fernando Mendoza is 'doing more than asked' while serving as Kirk Cousins' backup

In some instances, a rookie quarterback selected with the first pick of an NFL Draft could get frustrated by remaining a second-choice option through the end of October. It sounds like that isn't the case with Mendoza.

Raiders' Mark Davis may agree with Kurt Warner about starting Kirk Cousins over Fernando Mendoza

Raiders are defying expectations at 3-3, but one 'disturbing trend' is hard to ignore

NFL executives think Seahawks' Sam Darnold is missing Klint Kubiak, Kenneth Walker III

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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22

Klint Kubiak gets honest about Fernando Mendoza’s development

Fernando Mendoza is still waiting for his chance to get the keys to the Las Vegas Raiders’ offense, but he’s doing what he can behind the scenes to be ready.

Klint Kubiak News / Yardbarker / October 21

Raiders defying expectations, but one 'disturbing trend' hard to ignore

Raiders are defying expectations at 3-3, but one 'disturbing trend' is hard to ignore

This team won only three games all of last season.

NFL executives think Seahawks' Sam Darnold is missing Klint Kubiak, Kenneth Walker III

Raiders' Mark Davis may agree with Kurt Warner about starting Kirk Cousins over Fernando Mendoza

Two-minute drill: Primetime showdowns, divisional clashes, Eagles lose QB Jalen Hurts for season, more

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / October 21

Raiders' Mark Davis seems to agree with Kurt Warner's logic about starting Kirk Cousins over Fernando Mendoza

Debate continues regarding if/when the Raiders should replace Cousins with Mendoza.

Two-minute drill: Primetime showdowns, divisional clashes, Eagles lose QB Jalen Hurts for season, more

NFL executives think Seahawks' Sam Darnold is missing Klint Kubiak, Kenneth Walker III

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Tre Tucker News / The Raider Ramble / October 19

Tre Tucker’s Explosive Plays Create a Contract Dilemma for the Raiders

Tre Tucker can change a game with one catch, but he can also disappear for weeks. That contradiction puts the Las Vegas Raiders in a difficult spot as they weigh whether his big-play potential deserves a long-term commitment.