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The Las Vegas Raiders have a roster that's littered with holes, and despite having all the money in the world to address those holes, there still remains a fear that the Raiders may make faulty decisions and lead to them not being properly addressed.

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Former Raiders Star Fired Up For Newest Direction

The Las Vegas Raiders made it clear entering this offseason that they were starting a full-on rebuild. It was much needed for some time, and they fully admitted that it was in the best interest of the franchise to start all over.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 31

Interest in Raiders' Greatest Asset Already Picking Up Steam

The Las Vegas Raiders have the most important pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. That pick is the first overall pick. It is even more important this year than in the previous drafts.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / January 31

Raiders draft countdown: James Jett is best No. 82

Eighty-two 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.

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The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history with at least 40 touchdown passes combined in their first two seasons can you name in five minutes?

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 31

1 Move the Raiders Wish They Could Do Over

The Las Vegas Raiders' offensive line singlehandedly doomed the 2025-26 season. Although there was plenty of blame to go around for the 3-14 campaign, there were several players who would have likely performed significantly better behind even a marginally better offensive line.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

NFL News / Total Pro Sports / January 31

Report reveals just how close Vikings were to trading J.J. McCarthy

New report reveals just how close the Minnesota Vikings were to trading J.J. McCarthy to desperate AFC team

The Minnesota Vikings were reportedly close to trading McCarthy to an AFC club last offseason.

Did Kevin O'Connell disagree with Vikings' J.J. McCarthy plan?

Vikings' GM decision increases doubts about J.J. McCarthy's future

Five potential candidates to be next Vikings GM

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The 'Starting NFL QBs in 2025-26' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 30

Raiders' 2026 Free Agency Tracker

The Las Vegas Raiders have plenty of needs and plenty of cap space to address those needs in free agency this offseason. After a subpar offseason last summer, followed by a 3-14 campain, the Raiders hope a productive offseason will turn their roster around.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 30

Time Will Tell If Raiders' Front Office Learned This Lesson

Part of any general manager's job is figuring out which players to keep and which ones to let go. The Las Vegas Raiders will face this decision again in the upcoming weeks.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 30

How the Raiders Will Address Their Most Pressing Need

The Las Vegas Raiders need help. In every which way, the Raiders need additional help talent wise and coaching wise to turn things around. The Raiders have struggled across the board the past few seasons.

Pete Carroll News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 30

The Raiders Were Responsible for One of NFL's Biggest Storylines

The Las Vegas Raiders continue to search for Pete Carroll's replacement. The Raiders believed Carroll was the answer at head coach, but he quickly proved he had none of the answers Las Vegas needed.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 30

Here is Where the Raiders Stand in Their Head Coaching Search

The Las Vegas Raiders are still searching for their next head coach. The Raiders are one of the last teams to fill that spot in their organization. The Raiders have done a lot of different interviews and made sure they have done everything they could to find the right candidate for the job.

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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 30

1 Trade for Raiders' Consideration in Offseason Filled with Opportunity

The Las Vegas Raiders' most significant roster needs were on full display for 17 games this season. As the offseason ramps up, Las Vegas is undoubtedly focused on fixing what was one of the worst rosters in the National Football League this past season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 30

New Raiders' Regime Must Find Answer to This Looming Question

The Las Vegas Raiders will have more than a few decisions to make this offseason that will determine both their short-term and long-term future. The possibilities are endless for the Silver and Black, as the Raiders look to rebuild.

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Tom Brady News / Yardbarker / January 30

How do NFL players really feel about Brady's relationships with Fox, Raiders?

Survey shows how NFL players really feel about Tom Brady's relationships with Fox, Raiders

Outsiders who think Brady should "pick a lane" probably won't love many of the responses.

Tom Brady shares emotional reaction to Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Fame selection

Tom Brady seemingly a harsh judge based on Fernando Mendoza comments

Klint Kubiak could lose Raiders HC job to a sleeper candidate

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The '40-passing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

Maxx Crosby News / NFL Analysis Network / January 30

The Raiders are waiting on a head coach. Their $106.5 million pass rusher might not be waiting with them

Maxx Crosby signed a $106.5 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders. He recently praised the New England Patriots’ winning culture. He hasn’t been in contact with the team for weeks.

Klint Kubiak News / Yardbarker / January 31

Klint Kubiak could lose Raiders HC job to a sleeper candidate

Kubiak has been a rising star in the coaching ranks over the past couple of years.

Front-runner emerges for Raiders HC job

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The '40-passing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / January 30

Raiders draft countdown: Ted Hendricks is best No. 83

Eighty-three 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.

Gary Kubiak News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 30

Why the Raiders Appear to be Waiting Out Klint Kubiak

The Las Vegas Raiders are one of two teams that remain without a head coach. After firing Pete Carroll after just one season, General Manager John Spytek and minority owner Tom Brady have been hard at work finding the next leader of the Silver and Black.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / January 30

Report: Frontrunner Emerges For Raiders Head Coaching Job

The Las Vegas Raiders are still looking for their next head coach, but reports indicate they’re close to landing their man. After firing Antonio Pierce prior to the 2025 season, the team brought in the aging Pete Carroll in hopes of providing some stability to the organization.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / January 30

The worst take of the 2025 NFL season: Mina Kimes slammed Seahawks for ditching Geno Smith for Sam Darnold

In the unpredictable world of NFL analysis, bold predictions often define careers—and occasionally lead to some of the most memorable faceplants. Few takes from the 2025 offseason have aged worse than ESPN’s Mina Kimes’ assessment of the Seattle Seahawks’ decision to trade quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders.

Gary Kubiak News / Larry Brown Sports / January 29

Raiders appear to have front-runner for head-coaching job

The Las Vegas Raiders are one of two NFL teams that still have a head coach vacancy, though the Raiders appear to be closer to filling the position. The Raiders are set to interview Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak on Saturday, which would be his second interview with the team.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 29