The Las Vegas Raiders are re-signing tight end Ian Thomas to a one-year contract after his first season with the team, ESPN reported on Tuesday. Thomas, 29, signed with Las Vegas for a reported $1.52 million last offseason after seven years with the Carolina Panthers.
Barring a shocking turn of events, the Las Vegas Raiders will use the No. 1 pick to get Mendoza.
HENDERSON, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders entered the 2026 offseason with a bang when they fired legendary coach Pete Carroll, but while that itself is not a shock, given the short lifespans of most of their coaches, the way the rest of the offseason has unfolded..
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Ian Thomas signed with the Raiders last March, ending his lengthy run in Carolina. The veteran tight end is positioned for a second straight year in Vegas.
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.
Kirk Cousins officially signed with the Raiders yesterday. Vegas remains on course to select Fernando Mendoza first overall in the upcoming draft, but Cousins could begin the 2026 season atop the depth chart.
After the trade to the Ravens fell through, thanks to a failed physical, most reporters across the league expect Maxx Crosby to stick with the Las Vegas Raiders for the 2026 season.
16 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.
The Las Vegas Raiders have now made it official with new quarterback Kirk Cousins. The veteran quarterback is now officially a Raider, and he will be the guy under center next season, while they develop their rookie quarterback.
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.
The Las Vegas Raiders seem so sure about drafting quarterback Fernando Mendoza that it seems impossible for other teams to even come up with a potential trade package the Raiders would consider.
The Las Vegas Raiders have addressed all three phases of the game by making multiple additions to the offense and defense, adding talent to the starting lineup and reserves.
The Las Vegas Raiders entered the offseason with the most cap space in the NFL, and they made smart moves with their money. General Manager John Spytek and minority owner Tom Brady knew the franchise needed to begin a rebuild, so they didn't spend money recklessly to try to piece together a competitive team.
The Las Vegas Raiders have officially signed QB Kirk Cousins, according to Mike Garafolo. Cousins, 37, is a former fourth-round pick of Washington back in 2012.
In terms of fixing their roster, the Las Vegas Raiders have left no stone unturned so far this offseason. The moves they have made have been precise and logical.
The Las Vegas Raiders' instability along its coaching staff has directly impacted many of its best, young offensive players. Instability has also impacted the Raiders' roster on the field, especially along the offensive line.
Maxx Crosby remains one of the most disruptive forces on the Las Vegas Raiders defensive line despite recent trade drama surrounding the standout pass-rusher.
The Las Vegas Raiders have already had critical dates come and go since Klint Kubiak was hired as their head coach in February. Kubiak's arrival preceded several notable coaching staff and roster related moves that have quickly improved the Raiders, as a whole, ahead of the NFL Draft.
The pre-draft meeting with Fernando Mendoza in Las Vegas indicates the direction in which the franchise is heading. Kirk Cousins is already on the roster,
The Las Vegas Raiders are going to be on the clock soon to choose their player with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and they cannot pass on Fernando Mendoza.
HENDERSON, Nev.—It seems like we have talked about the National Football League draft for years, but in reality, it has only been months, and now it is only seventeen days away.
17 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.
The Raiders’ offseason calendar is set, and Klint Kubiak’s first spring on the job begins this week. According to the team, Las Vegas opens its offseason program April 7 and runs through June, closing with mandatory minicamp.
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.
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.
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.
The decision to award Las Vegas Super Bowl LXIII at Allegiant Stadium in 2029 is largely seen as a strategic move to bolster the city’s tourism industry.
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