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Mike Washington Could Become 1-2 Punch With Raiders’ Jeanty

There is an offensive revolution occurring in the NFL, as teams have begun attacking opposing defenses with the run game once again, using heavier personnel packages and emphasizing the run despite the devaluation of the running back position over roughly the last 15 years.

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New Las Vegas Raiders star Kirk Cousins arrest rumors explained

Kirk Cousins has not been arrested, despite social media rumors suggesting otherwise about the Las Vegas Raiders quarterback. The rumor gained traction because it mimicked the style of breaking NFL news.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / May 26

Update shares if Raiders will stick with controversial Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins plan

Have the early impressions made by Mendoza altered the Raiders' thinking regarding their Week 1 starting QB?

Fernando Mendoza was ‘really upset’ about having to miss OTAs

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 26

3 & Out: Raiders’ Most Likely Wins and Losses in 2026

The Las Vegas Raiders' path next season is complicated, with multiple moving parts, including a first-year head coach and a completely new quarterback room, with Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza headlining the position.

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The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 26

The Future Is Now for Raiders' Rookie Treydan Stukes

This offseason, the Las Vegas Raiders' front office has shown the foresight that any quality front office needs to be successful. Las Vegas has made quality moves across the board that show a clear plan with the future in mind, just as much, if not more than, the upcoming 2026 season.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Tre Tucker News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 26

Why Raiders Primed to Finally Maximize WR Tre Tucker

The Las Vegas Raiders' list of frustrations over the past few seasons knows no end. Las Vegas has struggled in every facet of the game of football, from coaching to the roster itself.

Spencer Burford News / Pro Football Rumors / May 25

Spencer Burford Could Have Inside Track To Raiders’ Starting Guard Job

The Raider have most of their starting offensive line set with left tackle Kolton Miller, right guard Jackson Powers-Johnson, and right tackle Delmar Glaze all returning from last year’s squad.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 25

AFC Notes: Nik Bonitto, Ashton Jeanty, Klint Kubiak, Broncos, Raiders

Broncos OLB Nik Bonitto said that LB Jonah Elliss is one of the most talented players on the team’s roster and he should transition to inside linebacker seamlessly.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 25

Raiders Can Set Tone Early With Tough Road Game

The Las Vegas Raiders kick off their 2026 season with plenty of opportunities to prove that with this new regime, they're a different squad. Improving their win count isn't the most important thing for the Raiders next season, but they have a chance to tie or even surpass their win total from last season in the first six weeks of 2026.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Larry Brown Sports / May 25

Fernando Mendoza was ‘really upset’ about having to miss OTAs

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza is not thrilled about having to miss OTAs in order to attend the NFLPA Rookie Premiere. The annual Rookie Premiere connects the new class of NFL rookies with potential sponsors, and Mendoza was among those in attendance for the event, which took place earlier this month.

John Spytek News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 25

Raiders' 5 Most Underrated Moves Under GM John Spytek

The Las Vegas Raiders have made more notable roster moves this offseason than just about any team in the National Football League. Las Vegas has made several notable moves that have thoroughly upgraded its roster in just a few months.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 25

3 Fatal Flaws Raiders Must Fix Ahead of 2026 Season

The Las Vegas Raiders have made more changes this offseason than nearly any other team in the National Football League. Las Vegas has quickly improved from one of the worst teams in the league to one of the best, thanks to a productive offseason across several fronts.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 25

How Raiders Can Approach Defense - From All Three Levels

The Las Vegas Raiders have been surprisingly sound on the defensive side of the football over the past few years, despite not having much household talent.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 25

Raiders' Revamp of Several Position Groups Just Getting Started

After making several quality additions to their roster, the Las Vegas Raiders' improvements have been well noted. Las Vegas entered the offseason with more questions than most teams in the league, but also more resources to answer them.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 25

OTAs Suggest Raiders' Potential Move Differs From Initial Expectations

The Las Vegas Raiders' offseason has been filled with a wide array of roster moves that have set in motion other potential roster-building tasks to be handled now and in the future.

Maxx Crosby News / A to Z Sports / May 24

Las Vegas Raiders have a delicate plan that they intend to stick to from now until training camp, and they’re right on schedule

The Las Vegas Raiders plan to get to training camp with their best player available and healthy, which is right on schedule. The Las Vegas Raiders tried to trade Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens this offseason.

John Spytek News / A to Z Sports / May 24

Las Vegas Raiders GM John Spytek perfectly describes what’s going on in the building right now to kick off the new regime

The Las Vegas Raiders are kicking off a new regime in the best way possible, and they’re showing that at OTAs right now. The Las Vegas Raiders are in a position where they could completely flip everything around.

Klint Kubiak News / A to Z Sports / May 24

Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak is liking what he’s seeing from a guy the fan base recommended be traded

The Las Vegas Raiders have a decent wide receiver room, and that’s largely because of Tre Tucker. The Las Vegas Raiders are pretty much done building their roster.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 24

1 Notable Aspect of Raiders OTAs Worth Watching

The Las Vegas Raiders entered the offseason in desperate need of additional help at cornerback. Las Vegas re-signed Eric Stokes, and Darien Porter continues to progress as he enters his second season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 24

OTAs Are the Raiders' Chance to Prove Everything

The Las Vegas Raiders have been on a mad dash since the final day of the 2025 regular season. After finishing last season 3-14 and firing Pete Carroll, Las Vegas' front office went to work, identifying Klint Kubiak as their top choice to lead the team, then waiting out the process to land him.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / May 23

Raiders QB Kirk Cousins Not Certain To Start Week 1

The general consensus in Las Vegas has been that veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins will open the season as the team’s QB1. According to ESPN’s Ryan McFadden, new head coach Klint Kubiak claims he hasn’t made a decision on a starter yet and “that the answer will reveal itself during training camp.” When the Raiders utilized their No.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / May 22

Emmitt Smith has bad feeling about Ashton Jeanty on the Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders went against the recent trend of not taking running backs with high draft picks. They used the No. 6 selection to get Boise State star Ashton Jeanty in 2025, following one of the most impressive seasons in college football history.

Raiders' Klint Kubiak has a plan for Ashton Jeanty

Klint Kubiak sends message to Kirk Cousins as Fernando Mendoza learns Raiders offense

Raiders 'counting on' this Maxx Crosby development after trade saga

Teams interested in trading for Raiders' Maxx Crosby get bad news

The 'NFL all-time rushing leaders' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 22