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Las Vegas Raiders’ punt and kick returner battle could decide who survives final roster cuts in a big way

The Las Vegas Raiders are going to have to make some important decisions in the coming days regarding the roster. The Las Vegas Raiders have one preseason game left before they must trim the roster from 90 to 53 players.

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Raiders Training Camp Report 26: Pressure Rises As Regular Season Looms

HENDERSON, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders wrapped up their second of three practices this week moments ago, ahead of the final preseason game on Thursday against the San Francisco 49ers and the NFL 53-man roster cut-down on Sunday.

Mike Washington Jr. News / A to Z Sports / August 24

Raiders offensive coaches are singing the praise of running back Mike Washington Jr. to a perfect tune

The Las Vegas Raiders will need Mike Washington Jr. big time if Ashton Jeanty is out for any period of time. The Las Vegas Raiders find themselves in an all-too-familiar spot: dealing with drama.

Mark Davis News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 24

Mark Davis, Raiders Strike Historic Agreement Ahead of 2026 Season

The Las Vegas Raiders are one of the most storied franchises in National Football League history. The Raiders have long been known for their impact off the field just as much as for their successful history on it.

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The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks who led the NFL in passing yards since the AFL-NFL merger can you name in five minutes?

Ashton Jeanty News / Lindy's Sports / August 24

Raiders Should Sign 9-Year Veteran RB Amid Ashton Jeanty's Injury News

The Las Vegas Raiders avoided a serious injury to star running back Ashton Jeanty. Jeanty left practice on Sunday and couldn’t put any weight on his leg, which was a major concern.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Noah Brown News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 24

Raiders Release WR Noah Brown

The Las Vegas Raiders announced they released WR Noah Brown. Brown, 30, is a former seventh-round pick of the Cowboys out of Ohio State back in 2017. He played out the final year of his four-year, $2.47 million contract and made a base salary of $735,000 in 2020. Brown returned to Dallas on one-year deals in 2021 and 2022.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / August 24

Las Vegas Raiders’ Andrew Janocko somewhat reveals how the team plans to tackle toughest roster decisions of the offseason

The Las Vegas Raiders have a lot of important and tough roster decisions they will be forced to make soon. The Las Vegas Raiders face one of the most difficult stretches of the offseason.

Tom Brady News / Total Pro Sports / August 24

Tom Brady Drops 'Life-Changing' Fortune On Extremely Rare 1-Of-1 NFL Rookie Card

Tom Brady secured a rare collectible tied to his team. The Las Vegas Raiders part-owner purchased a one-of-one Fernando Mendoza rookie card. Business partner Chris Costa called the price life-altering for most people.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

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Daniel Carlson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 24

Saints Signing K Daniel Carlson

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports the Saints are signing veteran K Daniel Carlson to a contract. Garafolo mentions the Saints had been holding a kicking competition between Tanner Brown and Charlie Smyth before signing Carlson.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / August 24

Four Ways Raiders’ Coaches Want to see the Wide Receivers Improve

The Raiders’ wide receivers have a receiver room that is lacking in talent. After a poor showing in the second preseason game, head coach Klint Kubiak publicly ripped into the receivers.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 24

NFL insider insists Raiders 'want' to make this Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins decision

What are the Raiders looking to see before they hand the offense over to Mendoza?

Concerning injury update on Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty emerges

Evaluating Raiders rookie RB Mike Washington Jr. after Ashton Jeanty injury news

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Raiders rumors: Will Ashton Jeanty injury delay Fernando Mendoza replacing Kirk Cousins?

The Las Vegas Raiders are breathing a sigh of relief when Ashton Jeanty’s injury was revealed to be “just” a sprained ankle. But the running back is still expected to miss an indefinite amount of time.

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

Ranking Potential Breakout Wide Receivers for the Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders offense is set for a huge boost in 2026, thanks to their offseason additions as well as improved health from last season. They also have a much more offensively savvy head coach.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / August 24

Three Raiders That Could be in the NFL Top 100 Next Season

The NFL will announce the 10 best players in the league as part of NFL Top 100 this week. The Raiders have just two players inside the top 100, but could have more next season.

Ashton Jeanty News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 24

Ashton Jeanty Believed To Have Sprained Ankle

Per ESPN’s Ryan McFadden, Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty is believed to have suffered a sprained ankle at practice Sunday. Jeanty had to be helped off the field at practice yesterday and couldn’t put pressure on his right leg, per McFadden.

Fernando Mendoza News / EssentiallySports / August 24

'Go to a Strip Club': Fernando Mendoza Gets Blunt Advice From Ex-NFL Player to 'Lighten Up'

The Las Vegas Raiders QB room houses the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, Fernando Mendoza, who is fresh off throwing an 80-yard pick-six to Houston Texans linebacker Wade Woodaz in the 2nd preseason game on August 20, 2026. Playing the entire first half, Fernando Mendoza completed 8 of 15 passes for 86 yards against Houston.

Ashton Jeanty News / Yardbarker / August 24

Concerning injury update on Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty emerges

ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport shared a concerning update regarding Jeanty's status for the Raiders' Week 1.

Evaluating Raiders rookie RB Mike Washington Jr. after Ashton Jeanty injury news

The '200-yard, 2-TD NFL games' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / August 23

The Raiders have been dealt a devastating blow with Ashton Jeanty’s injury

The Las Vegas Raiders could be without a crucial piece of their offense after Jeanty suffered an apparent leg injury, raising major questions about his status with the season just weeks away.

Evaluating Raiders rookie RB Mike Washington Jr. after Ashton Jeanty injury news

Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty needs help leaving practice with injury

The 'Most 150-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / August 23

Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty needs help leaving practice with injury

If the Las Vegas Raiders are going to be even remotely competitive this season, they could really use a big year from second-year running back Ashton Jeanty.

Evaluating Raiders rookie Mike Washington Jr. after Jeanty injury

49ers' George Kittle takes another step toward potential Week 1 return

49ers should consider Christian McCaffrey update a sigh of relief

Giants HC John Harbaugh shares big update on WR Malik Nabers' status

Patriots executive drops Christian Gonzalez contract update