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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.

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Raiders' overlooked offensive weapon got a lot of attention at mandatory minicamp, and no one is talking about it

The Las Vegas Raiders have much more weapons than they did last year, when they had one of the worst offenses in the league, if not the worst. So, the expectations are that this offense will be better than that one.

NFL News / The Raider Ramble / June 23

Why Not ‘Lock In Terry McLaurin For The Rest Of His Prime’—Fox Sports Prediction

The Las Vegas Raiders have shown that they’re unlikely to swing for a big name wide receiver. In fact, they appear content with their interesting mix of proven and reliable talent such as Jakobi Meyers combined with promising rookies, namely Jack Bech.

DJ Glaze News / Silver and Black Pride / June 23

DJ Glaze impressing Raiders coaching staff heading into Year 2

Maryland product appears locked in to be the starting right tackle once more Quietly going about an NFL career can sometimes be viewed as a negative. The lack of bombastic headlines or spotlight plays hitting both social media and various sports networks can make it seem mundane.

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The 'Most rushing yards in an NFL season' quiz

How many of the players who rushed for the most yards in an NFL season can you name in five minutes?

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

Underrated Raiders Veteran Aims to Build Upon Career-Best Season

In a season that was filled with injuries and unproductive play from many players on the Las Vegas Raiders' roster, veteran defensive lineman Adam Butler was a steady force on a Raiders defense that was ravaged by injury.

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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.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The SportsRush / June 23

'At This Level, I’ve Never Experienced It': Maxx Crosby Gushes Over New Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll

Maxx Crosby has been with the Las Vegas Raiders for six years now. That’s not an insanely long stretch, but given how chaotic things have been around the team, he’s already the second-longest tenured player, behind only tackle Kolton Miller.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Silver and Black Pride / June 23

Where does Geno land in AFC West quarterback rankings?

Stacking up the division’s signal-callers We’ve hit the summer where there’s some downtime between now and training camp for the Las Vegas Raiders, which means it’s rankings season.

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

Raiders' DC Patrick Graham Has the Goods

The Las Vegas Raiders have plenty of new aspects this upcoming season. However, Raiders Defensive Coordinator Patrick remains one of the few constants from previous regimes.

Maxx Crosby News / The Raider Ramble / June 23

CBS Sports Places Raiders DE Maxx Crosby Outside The NFL’s Top 5 Pass Rushers

Do you believe that Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby ranks among the top five pass rushers in the league? CBS Sports recently disagreed with this assessment.

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

The Most Critical Quarter of the Raiders' Season

The Las Vegas Raiders have made more than a few changes this offseason that has led to renewed hope and expectations for the immediate and long-term future of the team.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Silver and Black Pride / June 23

Raiders offseason: Get to know Andrew Fedele

Las Vegas has new manager of Football Data Science and Engineering The Las Vegas Raiders have hired Pete Carroll as their new head coach. He is building his new staff.

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

Raiders Players Leading Through a Variety of Styles

NFL teams can never have enough locker room leaders. They come in all varieties. For the Raiders, there are extreme vocal leaders, those who guide confidentially, some who mentor through camaraderie, and there are those who let their playing do the talking.

Ashton Jeanty News / A to Z Sports / June 23

Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty just showed another side of his athleticism that fans may not have seen yet

The Las Vegas Raiders know exactly what they're getting in Ashton Jeanty -- they know that they just drafted an athletic freak who has the potential to be the best running back in the league -- a guy who often gets the "generational" tag.

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

There is Plenty on the Line for the Raiders Veteran

The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Tyree Wilson two offseasons ago with one of the NFL Draft's most valuable picks. His size, raw potential and draft status, led to high expectations that he is still working to live up to.

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The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

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

Anonymous NFL Exec Sounds Off on Raiders, Geno Smith

The Las Vegas Raiders spent the past few seasons with one of the worst groups of quarterbacks in the National Football League. The Raiders' inability to find a quality starting quarterback directly led to plenty of turnover on the coaching staff and roster.

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

Don’t Sleep on the Raiders in 2025

The Las Vegas Raiders have a long road to success in 2025, but that doesn't mean it's impossible. They have big obstacles in their way to get them a winning record, but there's a new energy surrounding the team, and that's by design.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Silver and Black Pride / June 23

Raiders fans want a Kolton Miller extension

Fan base feels like left tackle is most deserving of a new deal The Las Vegas Raiders have been in a contract-extending mood lately as they have given long-term deals to defensive end Maxx Crosby and punter A.J.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / June 23

The Biggest Focus For Raiders WR Dont’e Thornton? Being A Deep Threat

Blazing speed and towering height are both at the top of the desirable traits list for NFL prospects. With rookie wideout Dont’e Thornton Jr., the Raiders got two for the price of one.

NFL News / Dice City Sports / June 23

Marshawn Lynch suggests DK Metcalf was close to joining Raiders

Looking beyond the Las Vegas Raiders, one of the most noteworthy offseasons in 2025 came from the Pittsburgh Steelers. With the hopes of getting back to

Jackson Powers-Johnson News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 23

Jackson Powers-Johnson Sounds Off on Raiders' OL Chemistry

The Las Vegas Raiders dealt with injuries across the board in 2024. One group that saw injuries and lots of shuffling was the offensive line. Center Andre

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / June 23

‘Raiders Could Emerge As Dark-Horse Contender’—NFL Analyst’s Expectations For Las Vegas

Offseason excitement is building for the Las Vegas Raiders and Pete Carroll, with NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks recently offering significant praise. For the first time in a long while, it can be argued that the Raiders are becoming a respectable organization.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / June 23

Who could lead the Raiders secondary in 2025?

The free agent departures of Tre’von Moehrig and Nate Hobbs created notable vacancies in the secondary for Las Vegas. The team will have a number of new faces in place this year as a result, and training camp will see multiple battles for starting spots take place.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / June 23

Madden 26 surprisingly rates Raiders higher than division rival

No one is ever going to confuse Madden overall ratings for how players perform on the real gridiron. Sure, there are some instances where the popular video game has played a role in influencing real-life football decisions (paging the New York Jets).

Pete Carroll News / Dice City Sports / June 23

Pete Carroll explains the reason why he returned to coaching

The Las Vegas Raiders took a massive swing in the offseason by swapping Antonio Pierce for Pete Carroll as head coach. Carroll brings with him decades of coaching experience, most notably winning a national championship with the USC Trojans and a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks.

Christian Wilkins News / Dice City Sports / June 21

Raiders fans given alarming update on Christian Wilkins

Former Las Vegas Raiders general manager Tom Telesco made plenty of swings in free agency during his only season at the helm, with defensive tackle Christian Wilkins serving as his crown jewel.