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On YouTubeLas Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / April 19
Raiders draft countdown: Derek Carr is best No. 4 in team history
4 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.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 19
Why The Raiders' QB Room Isn't Finished Yet
The Las Vegas Raiders had arguably the worst quarterback room in the NFL last season, with both quarterbacks they traded for last offseason no longer being on the team.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 19
1 Dream NFL Draft Trade That Could Change Raiders Overnight
The Las Vegas Raiders must assemble a solid group of draftees in the upcoming NFL Draft. Las Vegas had a strong start to free agency; they must follow it up with a productive draft haul.
The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz
The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?
Kirk Cousins News / Football Analysis / April 19
Raiders Weaponize NFL’s Own Offset Rule To Force Falcons Into Paying 87% Of Kirk Cousins’ Salary
Kirk Cousins signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on April 2, 2026, for $20 million fully guaranteed. That number sounds routine until you see who’s actually writing the checks.
First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?
Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.
Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / April 18
The Raiders must get it right: 5 WRs who fit what Klint Kubiak needs
These five wide receivers, ranging from SEC playmakers to under-the-radar fits, align perfectly with Klint Kubiak’s vision for the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders enter the 2026 NFL Draft with an urgent need at wide receiver.
Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 18
Raiders’ perfect 2026 NFL Draft trade
Having the first pick in the draft significantly influences how the rest of the board should be managed, and this is particularly relevant for the Raiders right now.
Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / April 18
3 potential Undrafted Free Agent rookie running backs the Las Vegas Raiders should try to make a priority after the 2026 NFL Draft
The Las Vegas Raiders will need a backup running back, or at least another running back added to the roster behind Ashton Jeanty. The Las Vegas Raiders may draft a running back in the 2026 NFL Draft, possibly early on Day 3.
John Spytek News / The Raider Ramble / April 18
Raiders GM John Spytek acquires flashy SEC star WR in 3-round mock draft
Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek goes bold in the 2026 NFL Draft, targeting a flashy SEC wideout to electrify Fernando Mendoza’s receiving corps.
Kirk Cousins News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 18
Why Kirk Cousins Will Thrive With Raiders
Kirk Cousins is looking to bounce back from a rough two seasons with the Atlanta Falcons. Coming off a torn Achilles in 2023, Atlanta signed Cousins to a four-year, $180-million contract with $100 million guaranteed, raising eyebrows across the league.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 18
Important Key for Raiders Having a Good Draft
With less than a week until the 2026 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders are finalizing their draft board and preparing for the best possible draft. For the Raiders, this is going to be an important draft because they are in a rebuild and looking for the right pieces to help them turn things around in the future.
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.
Jack Bech News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 18
Why Raiders WR Jack Bech Faces a Pivotal Offseason
The Las Vegas Raiders hired John Spytek as their general manager, hoping he could rebuild the mess of a roster he inherited. To be precise, Spytek took over one of the worst rosters in the National Football League.
NFL News / Raiders Newswire / April 18
Matt Millen To Announce Pick At 2026 NFL Draft
Armed with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders are widely expected to select Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza. Mendoza is the consensus best quarterback in the draft and the Raiders finally get to fill a major need that’s plagued their offense in recent years.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 18
Wide Receivers Raiders Could Target in Draft
Until the 2026 NFL Draft arrives, we’ll keep repeating that the Las Vegas Raiders will select Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick. However, from that point forward, who knows what decisions the Raiders' front office will make, and with 10 picks at their disposal, general manager John Spytek can maneuver around the board.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 18
The Urgency Behind Raiders' 2026 Draft Class
As the Las Vegas Raiders' 2025 draft class continues to come along gradually, they are preparing to add another draft class in just a few days. Las Vegas holds the top pick in the draft and has no shortage of roster needs.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 18
Raiders' 2025 Draft Class Must Show Signs of Improvement
The jury is still out on John Spytek's first draft class as the general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders. On one hand, the Raiders may have found multiple starters and major contributors in the class.
Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / April 18
Raiders cannot pass on a potential early Day 3 prospect who could completely change their defense, despite not being exactly what they need
The Las Vegas Raiders need a nose tackle in the 2026 NFL Draft, but they also need someone who can play the three-technique, and Gracen Halton can do that.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 18
The Raiders' Best Veteran WR Options Still on the Market
The Las Vegas Raiders offense projects to be a lot better than it was last season. A Super Bowl-winning head coach on top of a renewed offensive line and a new signal caller, their floor has been raised exponentially.
Kerry Collins News / Dice City Sports / April 18
Raiders draft countdown: Kerry Collins is best No. 5 in team history
5 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.
Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 18
Fernando Mendoza will love Raiders College Scouting Director’s non-negotiables
The Las Vegas Raiders are no longer being subtle about the identity they want to build. It’s a vision that should resonate deeply with star prospect Fernando Mendoza.
Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / April 18
John Spytek’s confidence in two sophomore players may tell the story about what he wants to do in the 2026 NFL Draft
The Las Vegas Raiders drafted two wide receivers last season, and they may want to see what they have first this year before taking another wide receiver high in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / April 17
Raiders could be hyped to see this Fernando Mendoza, MVP quarterback comparison
Leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, reporters and analysts have often mentioned how Mendoza is similar to Detroit Lions star Jared Goff. For a piece published on Friday, Matt Miller of ESPN spoke with an AFC East area scout who thought of a different quarterback while noting that the Las Vegas Raiders will make Mendoza the draft's first pick on the night of April 23.
Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / April 17
How Fernando Mendoza is already like Raiders minority owner Tom Brady
According to a lengthy piece produced by Greg Bishop of Sports Illustrated, Mendoza has had Brady as an unofficial mentor for some time.
John Spytek News / The Raider Ramble / April 16
The dangerous thing about Raiders GM John Spytek is how reasonable he sounds
Las Vegas Raiders shotcaller John Spytek appears to be self-aware, collaborative, and intellectually honest—qualities that are significant in the NFL, where general managers often communicate defensively.
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / April 15
Teams have received clear message if Raiders' perceived Fernando Mendoza draft pick is for sale
John Spytek addressed receiving calls for the top overall pick.
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