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Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20
Colin Cowherd says quiet part out loud about Raiders’ Fernando Mendoza development
On Thursday evening, the Las Vegas Raiders will hit the field for their second preseason game against the Houston Texans. Rookie number one overall draft
Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / August 20
3 Raiders' Rookies To Watch Against Texans
Rookies will be crucial to the Raiders’ rebuild. Finding youth that can elevate the ceiling and floor in Las Vegas will help turn one of the worst teams in the NFL into a contender.
NFL team wants $75m in taxpayers’ money to improve Super Bowl stadium just six years after it opened
A whopping $75 million in taxpayer money could be used to improve Allegiant Stadium, just six years after the facility opened in 2020. The Las Vegas Stadium Authority is considering the funding request as the venue prepares to host Super Bowl LXIII in February 2029.
Fernando Mendoza News / Total Pro Sports / August 20
Topps Has A Lot Of Explaining To Do After Releasing This Fernando Mendoza Rookie Card
A Topps trading card of Fernando Mendoza has gone viral for all the wrong reasons. The photo on the card looks nothing like the former Indiana quarterback.
NFL News / EssentiallySports / August 20
Raiders vs. Texans: 6 Things That Could Define the Preseason Showdown Between Two Fascinating Rosters
It’s hard for NFL fans to get engaged in the preseason because it doesn’t count. Their favorite teams may not be running the most complex plays and keeping everything vanilla.
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.
Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20
3 surprise Raiders 2026 preseason roster cuts to watch out for before Week 1
The Las Vegas Raiders could be a surprisingly fun team to watch this fall. Las Vegas spent a lot of resources this offseason upgrading their defense and creating a brand new quarterback room.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20
Raiders' Maxx Crosby opens up about relationship with Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes
Crosby has played only for the Raiders since they drafted him in 2019, so he is quite familiar with going up against the division-rival Chiefs and Mahomes.
Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / August 20
Las Vegas Raiders could be in a situation they found themselves in 2024, but they’re much more prepared this time
The Las Vegas Raiders have to feel confident in the depth they have on the offensive line, especially with Caleb Rogers and Jackson Powers-Johnson fighting for a starting spot.
Fernando Mendoza News / Athlon Sports / August 20
Raiders' Rebuild Leaves Everything Riding on Fernando Mendoza's Ceiling
The Raiders are looking to the future. The upcoming season is not the priority; 2027 and beyond is where the Raiders expect to be contenders. ESPN ranked all of the NFL teams based on how good the team will be from 2027 to 2029.
Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20
The $158 million improvements Raiders already eyeing for Allegiant Stadium after 2020 opening
In 2020, the Las Vegas Raiders debuted their new home, officially moving into Allegiant Stadium. Despite opening only six years ago, the Raiders are reportedly eyeing $158 million in stadium upgrades, according to NFL beat writer Adam Schefter.
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.
NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 20
2 Predictions for Raiders' Second Preseason Game Against Texans
The Las Vegas Raiders conducted a joint practice with the Houston Texans earlier this week, and the two teams will face off tonight in the second week of preseason action.
Las Vegas Raiders News / HITC / August 20
Ian Rapoport shares interesting Fernando Mendoza development from inside Raiders camp
Fernando Mendoza earned his first reps as an NFL quarterback last week during the opening game of the Las Vegas Raiders’ preseason. The first overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft has not been named as the starting quarterback for the Raiders ahead of their opening game against the Miami Dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / August 20
Raiders Defense Must Answer Its Run Game Problems Against the Texans
The Raiders defense was shredded in the first preseason game by the Arizona offense. Tonight offers a chance to make amends and show progress. Not much went right for the Raiders against the Cardinals, as Las Vegas surrendered 27 points in the first half and never got a defensive stop.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 20
Raiders' Fernando Mendoza began learning Klint Kubiak's offense earlier than thought
Throughout 2026, numerous stories have detailed how Mendoza has impressed people within the Raiders with his work ethic and his understanding of the offense run by Kubiak.
Brock Bowers News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 20
Raiders TE Bowers Looks To Stake Claim As League’s Best
The Las Vegas Raiders had no shortage of issues last season. However, the injury that tight end Brock Bowers suffered during the first game set the tone for how the rest of the 2025 season would go.
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / August 20
Tom Brady’s Fox job helped fuel Klint Kubiak’s Raiders hire, Florio says
Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio thinks Tom Brady’s broadcast job doubled as a job interview, and the Las Vegas Raiders were the ones hiring. Florio is raising questions about how Brady’s TV gig factored into Klint Kubiak becoming the Raiders’ head coach.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 19
How Louis Riddick sees Raiders QB room playing out amid Fernando Mendoza hype
While Mendoza showed some bright spots in Las Vegas' preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals by going 10-of-16 for 97 yards and a touchdown, that does not entirely mean he is the best-case scenario to begin the season for the Raiders under center.
Nakobe Dean News / The Raider Ramble / August 19
Nakobe Dean offers a telling assessment of Raiders’ joint practice vs. Texans
Nakobe Dean didn’t sugarcoat the Las Vegas Raiders’ joint practice with Houston. His blunt “it was alright” assessment said plenty without saying much at all.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 19
Tom Brady may have given Raiders unfair advantage in hiring of Klint Kubiak
Brady has been serving as both the minority owner of the Raiders and as Fox's lead in-game NFL analyst.
Kirk Cousins News / Yardbarker / August 18
Analyst explains why Raiders' Kirk Cousins is on the 'hot seat'
It's a no-brainer decision that Kirk Cousins will start for the Las Vegas Raiders when they play their first regular-season game in September.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 18
Jerry Jones still teasing big move for Cowboys amid return of Maxx Crosby rumors
Jones received praise from Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott earlier in August for making "aggressive" moves in an attempt to end the franchise's championship drought.
Jamal Adams News / Yardbarker / August 17
Vikings lose Jamal Adams for season, putting his career in doubt
The Minnesota Vikings knew the injury sustained by defensive back Jamal Adams on Saturday was not good. On Sunday, they received confirmation.
Jeremiyah Love News / Yardbarker / August 16
Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love's Week 1 status in doubt
Arizona Cardinals rookie Jeremiyah Love is one of the running backs who should be expected to take on a huge role for their offense this season. But that plan could be getting off to a rocky start given an ankle injury that the No. 3 overall pick suffered in the team's second preseason game this past week.
Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / August 15
Raiders GM drops update on Maxx Crosby's trade situation
The aftershocks of the Maxx Crosby deal or no deal are still reverberating.
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