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Raiders' Maxx Crosby Disrespected in Defensive Rankings

The Las Vegas Raiders have the best defensive player in the National Football League. Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby does everything with all he's got.

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Raiders' Pete Carroll on the Geno Smith Blockbuster

Geno Smith is now the man for the Las Vegas Raiders. Smith will take over at the quarterback position for the Silver and Black and try to give them the quarterback they have been looking for the last couple of years.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 23

New Weapons and Scheme Make Raiders a Mystery

Scoring was abysmal for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2024. The Silver and Black averaged just 18.2 points-per-game, to tie the Chicago Bears at No. 28. With the defense surrendering an average of 25.5 on the scoreboard, it's no wonder why the Raiders struggled mightily in the standings last season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 23

Raiders Are In for a Tough Matchup in Week 11

The Las Vegas Raiders are hoping to establish home-field advantage early in the 2025 season with wins over the Chicago Bears , Indianapolis Colts , and Jacksonville Jaguars.

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How many of the 24 receivers to eclipse 1,000 yards in the 2024-25 NFL season can you name in five minutes.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Raiders Land Better Madden NFL 26 Team Rating Than AFC West Rival

Seldom do the Las Vegas Raiders garner any respect from the national media or rival NFL fan bases. Part of this is warranted, as the team has not won a playoff game since the 2002 season when Rich Gannon was the team's quarterback.

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NFL quarterbacks who were replaced by future Hall of Famers

We covered how difficult it can be to replace a franchise quarterback . Conversely, here are the players displaced by the arrivals of Hall of Fame passers throughout NFL history.

Pete Carroll News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Pete Carroll Names Biggest Reason Why He Came Out of Retirement to Join Raiders

Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis fired head coach Antonio Pierce at the beginning of the 2025 NFL offseason after a four-win season in 2024. In a corresponding move, he hired Super Bowl-winning head coach Pete Carroll to replace him.

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

Where Does Raiders' Maxx Crosby Land in Recent Rankings?

The Las Vegas Raiders have the best defensive player in the National Football League. Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby does everything with all he's got.

D.K. Metcalf News / The Raider Ramble / June 22

What Could’ve Been: Raiders, Russell Wilson, and DK Metcalf

During the offseason, the dynamics of teams often shift significantly. When many players become free agents, teams can change drastically, for better or worse.

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

Raiders Will Have to Clear Pre-Bye Week Hurdles

The Las Vegas Raiders have their bye week in week eight of the 2025 NFL regular season, allowing the team to regroup and rest early, as well as giving Pete Carroll and the rest of the coaching staff time to plan how they want to tackle the second half of the year.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 22

Raiders rumors: The Tom Brady reason Las Vegas didn’t pursue Sam Darnold

The Las Vegas Raiders’ quarterback room could look really different now if minority owner Tom Brady didn’t speak up. While the Raiders ultimately landed on trading for and extending Geno Smith, they could and might have realistically signed Smith’s Seattle successor.

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

How One Offseason Decision Changed Everything for the Raiders

Earlier this offseason, the Las Vegas Raiders interviewed Ben Johnson in their quest for their next head coach. Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports analyzed how the Chicago Bears' decision to hire Johnson impacted the Raiders in several ways.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Raiders Have Reportedly Made Decision on Possible Jalen Ramsey Trade

The Las Vegas Raiders have done a lot to upgrade their offensive roster this offseason, but haven't invested as many resources into the defense. Cornerback was a big need, and the team didn't do much to fill it.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Total Apex Sports / June 22

Las Vegas Raiders Rookie Labeled 'The Al Davis Pick Of This Draft'

The Las Vegas Raiders are one of the most interesting teams in the NFL for 2025. They overhauled their offense, trading for quarterback Geno Smith and drafting running back Ashton Jeanty.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Silver and Black Pride / June 22

If Pete Carroll can’t get best out of Tyree Wilson, then no one can

Las Vegas Raiders head coach is a hands-on type and gives third-year defensive end a quality teacher The first step in solving any problem is to define said issue clearly.

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

How Will the Raiders Play Against a Top NFL Defense?

The Denver Broncos are the final AFC West team the Las Vegas Raiders have to go through as they face the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs before their bye week in week eight, and the first time they face off against the Broncos is in week 10 and once again in week 14.

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

Improved Raiders Must Still Prove It on the Field

The Las Vegas Raiders have had an offseason of change. They have made changes from the top down, leading to understandable excitement. Still, it is only the offseason.

Jackson Powers-Johnson News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 22

Raiders' Powers-Johnson on Newcomers Settling In

Las Vegas Raiders center Jackson Powers-Johnson now has a year under his belt, looking to improve on a promising rookie season. Many within the Raiders organization say Powers-Johnson is already stepping up as a leader, which is an encouraging sign for the second-year center.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / June 22

Raiders seen as one of biggest winners of 2025 offseason

The Las Vegas Raiders look ready to put their long-standing struggles behind them at last. New head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek are now taking charge, and minority owner Tom Brady amongst a slew of others guarantee that ownership now has football sense and financial stability.

Chip Kelly News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 21