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News surfaced today that the Dolphins could be interested in acquiring tight end Michael Mayer from the Raiders. And that could make sense, as new Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly is not known for having a lot of work for tight ends like Mayer to do in his offense.

NFL News / Addicted to Quack / June 30

Where Are They Now? - Part 2

Wrapping up our look at what Oregon’s ex-coaches are doing these days We’re going to take a selected look at some of Oregon’s ex-head coaches. You may know what some of them are doing with their time these days, but what are others doing?

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 28

Brock Bowers Weighs In on Raiders OC Chip Kelly

The Las Vegas Raiders want to revamp the offense next season. They have changed a lot this offseason to ensure they put their offense in the best position to have a better offense than last season.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 27

Where the Raiders Will Still Need to Prove It

The Las Vegas Raiders upgraded their quarterback earlier this offseason. The addition of Smith gives the Raiders the best quarterback they have had in several years.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / June 27

Chip Kelly ranked surprisingly low on offensive play-callers list

The Las Vegas Raiders are hoping that a new approach is what they need to take the next step back to respectability. Along with new head coach Pete Carroll and a smattering of new players to boost the lineup, the Raiders invested heavily in their offense by hiring former Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly.

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

Ranking the Raiders' Biggest X-Factor of 2025

The Las Vegas Raiders enter this upcoming season with a renewed sense of hope. Along with the additions of Pete Carroll and several new players who should help them compete, the Raiders also added Chip Kelly as their offensive coordinator.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / June 23

Two late-round Raiders draft picks pushing for starting gigs

A pair of recent late-round draft picks could work their way into the Raiders starting lineup. Tashan Reed of The Athletic predicts that fourth-round rookie wideout Dont’e Thornton Jr.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 22

Why Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson Loves Chip Kelly's System

The Las Vegas Raiders hired Chip Kelly to be their offensive coordinator in 2025. Kelly took Ohio State’s OC job last season, leading them to a national championship as one of the top offenses in college football.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 21

Raiders rookie WR gets major Chip Kelly endorsement

The first regular season of the Pete Carroll era with the Las Vegas Raiders is only a few months away. Since taking over as head coach, Carroll and new general manager John Spytek have worked to remake the Raiders in their image.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 17

Insider makes Chip Kelly prediction for Raiders forgotten Brock Bowers running mate

The Las Vegas Raiders are entering the 2025 campaign looking like a completely different team. Head coach Pete Caroll is leading from the sidelines now, while stars like Geno Smith and Ashton Jeanty have been brought to town to help out on offense.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 16

AFC Notes: J.K. Dobbins, Chip Kelly, Broncos, Chargers, Raiders

Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins addressed his free agency process, including the UFA tender from the Chargers and if he’ll have a chip against them. “I always have a chip on my shoulder, but that was a little weird,” he admitted via Mike Klis.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 15

Raiders' New Addition Will Carve Out a Role for Himself

After going through multiple offensive coordinators over the past three seasons, the Las Vegas Raiders made Chip Kelly the highest-paid offensive coordinator in the National Football League.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / June 12

Raiders' comments shift expectations for RB Ashton Jeanty

Jeanty's dual-threat capabilities could mean more snaps.

One of the Raiders' longest-tenured players makes his intentions clear

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Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / June 12

Former Eagles Head Coach Coming In December, Will DeSean Jackson Be There?

DeSean Jackson stopped by Eagles’ one-day minicamp earlier in the week. Perhaps he will be back in South Philly when his former team hosts the Las Vegas Raiders on Dec.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / June 11

2 TE Sets With Brock Bowers, Michael Mayer – Is Chip Kelly About To Cook?

With mandatory minicamp underway, Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer dropped some notable tidbits regarding the state of the offense. Are we finally going to see two tight end sets with him and Brock Bowers?

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / June 8

Raiders’ Jackson Powers-Johnson working exclusively at center

Jackson Powers-Johnson played more left guard than center in his rookie season. This offseason, Powers-Johnson is working exclusively at center.

Pete Carroll: Raiders Trying To Inject Tom Brady’s Mentality Throughout Entire Organization

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Raiders Newswire / June 5

Chip Kelly Clarifies Reasoning On Ashton Jeanty Stance Switch

Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty is expected to step in and immediately make a big impact on this team, which ranked dead last in running the football last season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / June 2

Chip Kelly echoes famous philosophy when discussing offensive identity

For a number of years now, the Las Vegas Raiders have been undone by what can only be described as a messy offensive process. The Raiders have had a fair share of intriguing pieces on offense (Josh Jacobs, Davante Adams, etc.), but the team has never found a way to get everything to mesh together.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / May 31

Chip Kelly sees role in Raiders offense for talented young weapon

Drafted in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame, Michael Mayer looked poised to become the tight end of the future for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Larry Brown Sports / May 31

Chip Kelly clears things up about change with Ashton Jeanty

Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty has made a change to his stance, leading to an influx of speculation and headlines across the league.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / May 30

Raiders OC Chip Kelly praises rookie Ashton Jeanty

Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly is taking a liking to rookie running back Ashton Jeanty.

Report expands on how Raiders pivoted to Geno Smith after Matthew Stafford pursuit

Raiders could net generational talent as Geno Smith’s heir apparent

Raiders can still connect with AFC team for major offseason move

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NFL News / Yardbarker / May 30

Report expands on how Raiders pivoted to Smith after Stafford pursuit

Report expands on how Raiders pivoted to Geno Smith after Matthew Stafford pursuit

Shortly after the Las Vegas Raiders struck out in their pursuit of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, the Raiders completed a trade with the Seattle Seahawks for veteran signal-caller Geno Smith.

Free-agent options for Raiders if DT Christian Wilkins is unavailable

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Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / May 29

New Las Vegas Raiders OC Chip Kelly Elevating The Team’s Enthusiasm

A surprising but positive development has been the enthusiasm that’s been injected into the Las Vegas Raiders in the early going of offseason activities.