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Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / April 5

The Raiders paid a center $81 million and they’d do it again

Forget the quarterback. Forget the flashy wide receiver. The Las Vegas Raiders handed a center $81 million this offseason, and general manager John Spytek wants you to know exactly what he thinks about your raised eyebrow.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 5

Klint Kubiak's Hiring Brings Various Resources to the Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders hired Klint Kubiak as their head coach for various, tangible reasons that involve his offensive abilities, among other reasons. Kubiak will be handed a significantly better roster than any of the past three Raiders coaches that have come and gone over the past three seasons.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 5

3 Easter Surprises the Raiders Are Hoping For This Season

HENDERSON, Nev.—All over the world today, millions of children will wake up with the hopes of finding their favorite treats and surprises in their Easter baskets, and members of Raider Nation will be no different.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

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.

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza's big issue among latest intel

Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards

Steelers-Seahawks trade proposal lands Pittsburgh a second first-round pick

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / April 5

Raiders draft countdown: Jeff Jaeger is best No. 18 in team history

18 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 5

The Raiders' Best Defensive Options in the Second Round

The Las Vegas Raiders need their 2026 draft class to be full of quality players for their rebuild to go smoothly. They've already done an excellent job of using their money in free agency to bring in difference makers, especially on the defensive side of the ball.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 5

Raiders' Kubiak is Fully Aware of the Task at Hand

The Las Vegas Raiders' 2026 season and immediate future beyond that will depend on Klint Kubiak's ability to quickly grow into his newfound position. Based on how he has risen through the coaching ranks, it is fair to believe he will do so.

Tyler Linderbaum News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 5

The Importance of Raiders C Tyler Linderbaum is Already Evident

The Las Vegas Raiders came out swinging in free agency, handing center Tyler Linderbaum a record contract for an interior offensive lineman. Linderbaum has barely missed any games in his four seasons in the league.

Kirk Cousins News / A to Z Sports / April 4

Raiders’ contract with new quarterback Kirk Cousins means one important detail about the 2027 season is getting overlooked

The Las Vegas Raiders signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to a pretty decent deal, as he will now serve as the leader in the QB room, with rookie Fernando Mendoza as the backup.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 4

Patriots Could Pursue Maxx Crosby Trade

Since the Raiders-Ravens Maxx Crosby trade fell through, expectations have turned to Crosby remaining in Las Vegas. Interest from other suitors could of course emerge, however.

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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.

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Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

NFL News / The Raider Ramble / April 4

Alvin Kamara, Jerry Jeudy would accelerate the Raiders rebuild

Leave it to the Las Vegas Raiders to make the offseason feel like a Black Friday sale. First Kirk Cousins, now Jerry Jeudy and Alvin Kamara? Slow down, John Spytek.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / April 4

3-Round Mock Draft: The bold plan to fix the Raiders starts up front

John Spytek and Klint Kubiak have their marching orders: fix the trenches next. If Seattle proved anything, it’s that real rebuilds start from the inside out.

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Klint Kubiak News / A to Z Sports / April 4

Las Vegas Raiders and the NFL reveal important offseason dates that will kickstart the Klint Kubiak era on the field

The Las Vegas Raiders have now announced when they will begin their offseason workout program. This will officially kick off the Klint Kubiak era on the field.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / April 4

Raiders just made a minor roster move that they had no choice but to make before the 2026 NFL Draft

The Las Vegas Raiders need as many safeties on their roster as they can get right now, as they now only have three after signing Tristin McCollum to his exclusive rights tender.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 4

Seahawks have one obvious replacement for Kenneth Walker III

With just four draft picks and a weak running back class, they might be better off signing a placeholder and waiting until next offseason to find a long-term solution.

Mike Macdonald expands on Seahawks' Kenneth Walker III decision

Seahawks GM John Schneider responds to receiving 'Hard Knocks' assignment

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 4

The Raiders' Best Offensive Options in the Second Round

The Las Vegas Raiders have two picks in the first 40 selections, including the first overall pick. The first overall pick is basically locked down, which leaves a lot of intrigue for what they can do with the 36th overall pick.

Kirk Cousins News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 4

Why Kirk Cousins Won't Repeat Atlanta Misfortunes with Raiders

The NFL world was buzzing once again because of what the Las Vegas Raiders did. The Raiders have been the team causing all this buzzing this offseason.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 4

The Raiders' Are Already Quietly Cooking on Defense

For various reasons, many of which were outside of their control, the Las Vegas Raiders' defense has struggled over the past few seasons. The Raiders' defense has long been unable to find a consistent group of players who stay healthy and, on the team, long enough to build anything substantial.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / April 3

Gronk shares huge claims about teased Tom Brady comeback

Rob Gronkowski shares huge claims about teased Tom Brady comeback

Brady raised some eyebrows when he suggested in late March that he had "inquired" about possibly completing a playing comeback at some point after he was officially approved to be a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders in the fall of 2024.

Raiders' Klint Kubiak opens up about working relationship with Brady

Former Steelers QB doubles down on why Aaron Rodgers hasn't re-signed

Lions coach Dan Campbell issues Jahmyr Gibbs warning for rest of NFL

Seahawks GM John Schneider responds to receiving 'Hard Knocks' assignment

NFL executives share gloomy outlook about Buccaneers' offseason

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / April 3

Raiders draft countdown: Darren McFadden is best No. 20 in team history

20 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.