Las Vegas Raiders: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

John Spytek News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 29

Raiders GM John Spytek Makes Major Roster Addition

HENDERSON, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders (3-0) are the hottest team in the National Football League right now, headed to a matchup with fellow undefeated AFC West rival the Kansas City Chiefs (3-0) on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 29

Raiders’ Brock Bowers draws ‘prime Travis Kelce’ comp from Mina Kimes

Brock Bowers made his 2026-27 season debut in the Las Vegas Raiders 35-27 Week 3 win over the New Orleans Saints. He made an immediate impact in that contest, serving as the club’s go-to option in the passing game.

Dare Ogunbowale News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 29

Texans Signing RB Dare Ogunbowale Off Raiders’ PS Among Other Moves

According to Aaron Wilson, the Texans are signing Raiders RB Dare Ogunbowale to their active roster from the Raiders’ practice squad. Wilson has also

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / September 29

Raiders Place WR Jack Bech On IR, Sign WR Cody White From Practice Squad

Jack Bech will see his second Raiders season stalled due to an arm injury. The Raiders are placing the 2025 second-round wide receiver draftee on IR. They are signing wideout Cody White to fill Bech’s roster spot.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Jack Bech News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 29

Raiders Made Four Moves, Placed WR Jack Bech On IR

The Raiders announced four roster moves on Tuesday, including placing WR Jack Bech on injured reserve after he suffered a broken forearm against the Saints.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 29

Maxx Crosby has two-word message for Patrick Mahomes: ‘It’s war’

Crosby doesn't need any extra motivation when Mahomes is standing on the other side of the field.

Maxx Crosby seems to make feelings about Raiders future clear after win over Saints

Raiders rally past Saints for surprise 3-0 start

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 29

Chiefs vs. Raiders bold predictions for NFL Week 4

Two undefeated AFC West teams collide in Las Vegas, and only one will leave 4-0. The Chiefs are 3-0 and favored by 4.5 points, with a 47.5-point total, but the Raiders have won three straight under Kirk Cousins.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / September 29

Las Vegas Raiders’ 3-0 start creates some unconventional debates about the best case scenario for this 'rebuild'

Kirk Cousins looks revitalized, Brock Bowers is playing like a true No. 1 receiver, and the defense has been a force. What does it all mean for Fernando Mendoza’s timeline?

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 29

Hondo’s Weekly Raiders Report Card: Exclusive NFL Exec's Thoughts

HENDERSON, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders (3-0) are hosting their AFC West rival, the Kansas City Chiefs (3-0), on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium, and the Silver and Black are riding a wave of emotion and goodwill that they haven’t experienced in years.

Klint Kubiak News / A to Z Sports / September 29

Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak just let everyone know that one rookie doesn’t need to have the same questions asked about him anymore

The Las Vegas Raiders have a steal of a draft pick in rookie cornerback Hezekiah Masses, who had yet another interception. The Las Vegas Raiders are 3-0 after a clutch win over the New Orleans Saints, one of only a few undefeated teams remaining in the NFL.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Are the Raiders Only Undefeated Because the Schedule is Soft?

The biggest surprise of the NFL season resides in Las Vegas. With a new head coach and quarterback, the Raiders are one of the last five undefeated teams. With Klint Kubiak in charge, the Raiders have already matched last season’s win total.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Larry Brown Sports / September 29

Fernando Mendoza finally joins Kirk Cousins in unique routine after a win

Kirk Cousins has apparently infected Fernando Mendoza with a case of postgame calories. In a photo shared on X by Mick Akers of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, a smiling Cousins is seen on the same table at In-N-Out by Las Vegas Raiders teammates running back Dylan Laube, offensive lineman Caleb Rodgers and backup quarterback Mendoza.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Raiders’ Playoff Projections: Can Las Vegas Make a Run to the Postseason?

The Raiders are one of the last five remaining unbeaten teams in the NFL. After three weeks, it is time to start dreaming about the playoffs in Las Vegas. Since moving to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the Raiders have appeared in just one playoff game.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / September 29

Raiders Rookie, Sophomore Power Rankings: Youth Movement Continues

A major part of the Las Vegas Raiders' roster rebuild was adding youthful talent. However, under head coach Klint Kubiak, the Raiders wanted to take it a step further and actually lean on that youthful talent, unlike the Raiders' previous coaching regime.

Hezekiah Masses News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Raiders’ Snap Count Observations: Hezekiah Masses Takes Over Starting Role

With the Raiders roaring to a 3-0 start, the roster has seen changes over the first few weeks of the season, mostly fueled by injuries. But head coach

Las Vegas Raiders News / TWSN / September 29

Brock Bowers Is Klint Kubiak’s Next Jaxon Smith-Njigba

It only took one game into Brock Bowers‘ return for the 2026 season for Klint Kubiak to already start finding new ways to elevate his game even further and identify him as the offensive player he can have become the Jaxon Smith-Njigbaof the Las Vegas Raiders‘ offense.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / September 29

Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer Are on Their Way to Becoming the NFL’s Best Tight End Duo

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Raiders may have something brewing at tight end that few teams in the NFL can match. Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer aren’t simply two talented players who happen to play the same position.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Brock Bowers, Nakobe Dean and Other Notable PFF Grades in Raiders' Win over Saints

The Raiders rallied to beat the Saints on Sunday and improve to 3-0. Las Vegas was led by the return of Brock Bowers on offense and Nakobe Dean flying around on defense. Here are the best Raiders from Week 3, according to Pro Football Focus. Bowers was the highest graded offensive player for the Raiders with a 90.3 grade from Pro Football Focus.

Brock Bowers News / The Raider Ramble / September 28

Brock Bowers Is a Tight End in Name Only for the Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders are using Brock Bowers like a receiver, and the results are terrifying. See how Klint Kubiak has created a matchup nightmare for NFL defenses.

NFL News / The Raider Ramble / September 29

AFC West Power Rankings: The Gap Between the Chiefs and Raiders Is Closing

Three weeks into the NFL season, the AFC West is off to an electric start. The division is a combined 6-2 in non-divisional games, and both losses belong to the same team.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 28

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Patriots' Mike Vrabel addresses injury theory regarding struggles of Drake Maye

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Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / September 28

Maxx Crosby seems to make feelings about Raiders future clear after win over Saints

Ahead of the final weekend of September, Crosby remained the subject of trade rumors consistently floated out there by NFL insiders who have repeatedly linked him with advertised contenders throughout 2026.

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