Las Vegas Raiders: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 19

Raiders rumors: Mike Florio asks question everybody’s thinking about Mark Davis ‘cashing out’

The Las Vegas Raiders are finally headed in the right direction as a franchise. Minority owner Tom Brady has helped guide Las Vegas over the past few years.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / May 19

Las Vegas Raiders just made the decision to travel during training camp to have a joint practice with an AFC foe

The Las Vegas Raiders are going to need all the improvement they can get, and playing against the Texans could help a ton. Not only do the Las Vegas Raiders have a tough regular-season schedule, but they will also have a good preseason schedule.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 19

5 Must-Win Matchups for Raiders in 2026

After winning three games in 2023 and four games in 2025, the Las Vegas Raiders enter the 2026 season with no pressure to win a certain number of games.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 19

How Raiders’ Fernando Mendoza is already blowing minds, but not with his arm

The Las Vegas Raiders are generating a lot of excitement after selecting quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick in the draft. However, fans will have to wait to see him play in primetime.

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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.

Klint Kubiak News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 19

Why Klint Kubiak, Raiders Must Prepare for the Inevitable

The Las Vegas Raiders have had arguably the best offseason of any team in the National Football League. The Raiders have spent the past few months revamping not just their roster but also their coaching staff.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 19

Offensive Line Depth Pieces Raiders Can Still Add

The Las Vegas Raiders added some offensive line help this offseason, but they could still bring in more players to compete for snaps. Much of what new head coach Klint Kubiak wants to do on offense requires strong, fundamentally sound play up front.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 19

Why Raiders' Relevancy Is Good for the NFL

One of the most iconic teams, if not the most iconic, in the history of football is the Raiders. The Raiders are global, and everywhere you go, you see the Raiders.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / May 19

Fernando Mendoza already challenging Raiders' coaches

How Fernando Mendoza is challenging Raiders' coaches early in NFL career

Las Vegas offensive coordinator Andrew Janocko revealed how Mendoza is challenging members of the team's coaching staff ahead of mandatory minicamp.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / May 19

Raiders Phase III begins as roster edges get new pressure

The Raiders did not wait for OTAs to start before reshaping the edges of the roster. Las Vegas signed WR Jonathan Brady on May 4, LB Cameron McGrone on May 11 and DT Benito Jones on May 13.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 19

What Week 3 in New Orleans Really Means for Raiders

The NFL schedule has been out for a couple of days, and with it comes a preview of what each team's season may look like. NFL teams change so much throughout the offseason that it's hard to project how these matchups will go, given unknown factors like development and health.

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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.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / May 19

Fernando Mania Arrives: An honest prediction for 2026 Raiders schedule

The opponents have been known for quite some time, but the order’s very important. Thankfully for the Las Vegas Raiders, the team will not need to travel internationally.

Taron Johnson News / Football Analysis / May 19

‘Underrated’ NFL All-Pro Sits Out Raiders Workouts Over $18M

The Raiders traded for Taron Johnson in March expecting a cornerstone for their rebuilt secondary. An All-Pro nickel corner, a guy Aaron Rodgers called “one of the best players in the league.” The kind of acquisition that signals a franchise turning a corner.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 19

Former HC Believes Raiders' Mendoza Needs To Start Immediately

The Las Vegas Raiders drafted their future quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, with a plan to let him sit back and learn the offense. That is one of the biggest reasons the Silver and Black signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Football Analysis / May 19

Raiders’ $18M Cornerback Vanishes Just 2 Months After Arriving

The Las Vegas Raiders agreed to trade for slot cornerback Taron Johnson on March 8, 2026. A proven nickel defender, a late-round pick swap from Buffalo, a quiet addition to a secondary that needed bodies.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 19

Raiders Could Deliver One of Biggest Early Upsets of Season

Since the Las Vegas Raiders moved from Oakland, they have beaten the Kansas City Chiefs just three times. One of those wins was at the end of last season, when they beat an injured Chiefs team 14-12.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Football Analysis / May 19

Tom Brady ‘Doesn’t Know What He’s Doing’ As Raiders’ No. 1 Pick Shut Out Of Primetime

The NFL released its 2026 schedule, and somebody in the league office made a statement louder than any press conference. The Las Vegas Raiders, owners of the No.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 19

3 Facts That Illustrate Difficulty of Raiders’ 2026 Schedule

The Las Vegas Raiders are one of the most anticipated teams to watch in 2026, but the league did not give the Silver and Black any breaks. In fact, the Raiders may be out of playoff contention by Week 12, with an eight-week gauntlet that features the Chiefs, Patriots, Bills, Rams, Jets, 49ers, Seahawks, and Broncos.

Kirk Cousins News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 19

The Raiders' 2026 Schedule Made 1 Thing Clearer

The Las Vegas Raiders' offseason has confirmed a very specific plan for the team this season and beyond. Las Vegas has made wholesale changes to its coaching staff and has begun doing so with its roster.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / May 18

Las Vegas Raiders Recognized for Having the Best Logo in the NFL

While many NFL teams frequently redesign their logos, the Las Vegas Raiders have made minimal changes since 1964, demonstrating a commitment to their enduring and effective design.

Taron Johnson News / Dice City Sports / May 17

Taron Johnson Seeking Contract Security After Trade To Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders made several aggressive moves this offseason to improve a defense that struggled with consistency in 2025. But one of those additions is already facing uncertainty heading into training camp.

Fernando Mendoza News / Yardbarker / May 17