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Raiders 7 Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Assessing a deal if Vegas wants to trade No. 1 pick and still address all major needs

The Las Vegas Raiders may consider every option with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This draft class isn’t great, and while Fernando Mendoza is a potential No.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 19

Raiders' Patrick Graham Completes HC Interview Elsewhere

The Las Vegas Raiders are set to have an interesting next couple of weeks. The Raiders ' coaching staff is undoubtedly headed for an overhaul, as is the roster.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 19

Get the Latest Inside the Raiders Coaching Search Updates

HENDERSON, Nev.—Minority owner Tom Brady and General Manager John Spytek have left no stone unturned in their pursuit of the next leaders of the history of the Silver and Black.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 19

Raiders Continue to Add to Long List of Coaching Candidates

The Las Vegas Raiders enter this offseason with a chance not only to reset and rebuild, but also to do so relatively quickly, with the resources to back it up.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

Sean McDermott News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 19

Why Sean McDermott Is a Perfect Raiders' Fit

The Las Vegas Raiders are knee-deep in their search for their next head coach. As the search enters its third week, Las Vegas' front office is likely to make its decision relatively soon.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 19

Raiders NFL Five-Round Mock Draft 2.0: What Will They Do on Draft Night?

HENDERSON, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders are gathered in Miami, Florida for tonight’s College Football National title game, and to witness the presume number one pick in Fernando Mendoza.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / January 19

How the Raiders can trade the No. 1 pick and still get their franchise quarterback from an NFC foe

The Las Vegas Raiders are in need of a QB, which is widely recognized. Many fans may prefer a more immediate solution, but relying on the 2026 NFL Draft may not be the ideal way for the Raiders to secure their starting QB.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 19

One Thing the Raiders Must Do When They Draft a QB

A lot of different things are going on with the Las Vegas Raiders right now. Even in the offseason, the Raiders are busy looking to do whatever they can to improve this team for next season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 19

Raiders Taking Different Approach in Finding Next HC

The Las Vegas Raiders are searching for their next head coach. They are taking their time and making sure they do all their homework on what they are looking for in the next head coach of this organization.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 19

Raiders' HC Candidate Just Wrapped Up Incredible Performance

By the time this piece is published, the Las Vegas Raiders will have just concluded a couple of critical interviews for their head coaching search. Minority owner Tom Brady and General Manager John Spytek are leaving no stone unturned this time around.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 19

Why the Raiders' Coaching Vacancy is Appealing

The Las Vegas Raiders are searching for their next head coach. A few vacancies have been filled, with John Harbaugh on his way to the New York Giants and Kevin Stefanski being hired by the Atlanta Falcons.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / January 19

Raiders could already have an early favorite as they're giving a second interview to a candidate who just lost in the playoffs

The Las Vegas Raiders are searching for their next head coach, and they’ve already decided who to give a second interview to. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero will interview in person for the Raiders HC job next week in South Florida.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / January 19

There's a new fun hypothetical head coach candidate for the Raiders, and it makes a bit of sense

When it comes to a head coach search, the Las Vegas Raiders haven’t gotten it right in over 20 years, considering that’s their last playoff win. They are now looking for an HC candidate who can rebuild this franchise and adapt to the new era of NFL football.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / January 18

Las Vegas Raiders are requesting their head coach candidates do something you don't see very often in a hiring process

Things are heating up even more now that the first few head coaches have been hired, with John Harbaugh to the New York Giants and Kevin Stefanski to the Atlanta Falcons.

John Spytek News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 18

1 Issue John Spytek, Raiders Must Solve Immediately

The Las Vegas Raiders are undoubtedly headed in a new direction. One of the main questions will be which players are going with them. Dianna Russini of The Athletic noted a few of the biggest issues facing the Raiders this offseason.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 18

Why the Raiders Will Hire the Opposite of Pete Carroll

The Las Vegas Raiders are searching for a very specific type of head coach this time around. Josh Edwards of CBS Sports recently noted that several teams currently searching for a head coach will hire a coach who is the opposite of the coach they just fired.

Tyree Wilson News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 18

Raiders Face Massive Decision with Tyree Wilson

The Las Vegas Raiders are evaluating every player on the roster now that the season has come to an end. Las Vegas has missed the playoffs for the last

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 18

Unexpected candidate emerges as potential Raiders head coach candidate

The Las Vegas Raiders may go for a somewhat surprising option in their head coach search.

Tom Brady could push the Raiders toward a Lamar Jackson trade

Raiders to interview 49ers' Klay Kubiak for head coaching position Sunday

A plan for aiding Fernando Mendoza in latest Raiders 3-round mock draft

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 17

Raiders schedule an interview in Miami for the one head coach candidate most everyone with a vacancy wants

The Las Vegas Raiders are doing the same thing this time of year that they were doing this time last year, and really the year before that. They’ve been doing this whole head coach search thing for a while now, trying to find the perfect one.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / January 17

A plan for aiding Fernando Mendoza in latest Raiders 3-round mock draft

If the Las Vegas Raiders select Fernando Mendoza, it is essential to use the remainder of the draft to construct a strong offense. The logical first step is to focus on protecting the future franchise quarterback.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 17