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Raiders' Contender for Comeback Player of the Year

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby will look to come back stronger next season. Crosby was great for the Raiders once again last season, but was limited because of injuries.

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Mark Davis: Al Davis loved Las Vegas, would love seeing where the Raiders are now

The legendary Raiders owner Al Davis died in 2011, having moved his franchise from Oakland to Los Angeles and back, but he didn't live to see his team in Las Vegas.

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Chiefs QB Mahomes Has High Praise For Raiders' Crosby

It is always an uphill battle when the Las Vegas Raiders face Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. However, the Raiders are still the last team to beat the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium, as Kansas City did not lose a home game last season.

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The 'NFL rookie TD reception leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL players with the most receiving touchdowns in their rookie seasons can you name in five minutes?

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 7

How the Raiders Will Approach a Critical Position Group

No other position on the Las Vegas Raiders' roster was as impacted by free agency as their group of linebackers. After replacing Robert Spillane and Divine Deablo with Elandon Roberts and Devin White, Raiders Linebackers Coach John Glenn explained his thoughts on the unit.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 7

One of the Keys to the Raiders' Success This Season

The Las Vegas Raiders finished last season with one of the worst turnover differentials in the National Football League. They enter the upcoming season with questions still remaining around their defense as a whole, especially their defensive backfield.

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The Raiders Must Build Upon Productive OTAs, Minicamp

The Las Vegas Raiders had a fruitful NFL Draft and a productive offseason altogether. The Raiders hope to build upon that success as training camp approaches.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / July 7

Las Vegas Raiders 2025 Outlook: What Can We Expect From Raheem Mostert?

The Las Vegas Raiders’ running back room was largely a disaster during the team’s ’24 campaign. Zamir White, who headed into the year as Sin City’s premier back, struggled greatly throughout the year.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 7

The Raiders' Defensive Backfield is Hanging Their Hat on This

The Las Vegas Raiders have many questions that remain on both sides of the ball. However, their defensive backfield is undoubtedly the most significant question mark the team has heading into the upcoming season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 7

The Las Vegas Raiders Have a Chip on Their Shoulders

The Las Vegas Raiders added several players this offseason who are highly motivated to prove themselves. This was a critical factor in the Raiders' roster makeup this offseason.

Henry Ruggs News / Silver and Black Pride / July 7

Henry Ruggs wants to play for Raiders again, should feeling be mutual?

Could he really play for Raiders again? This will be a conversation in the future. It’s very likely former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs will attempt a comeback after a prison term.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 7

Two Raiders Teams Rank Among the Best in NFL History

The Las Vegas Raiders' history is rich with triumphs and multiple Super Bowl wins. The Silver and Black's standard was created decades ago. It was built upon many years of success.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 7

The Name of the Game for the Raiders in 2025

There were several reasons the Las Vegas Raiders struggled last season, primarily injuries. The Raiders were ravaged by injuries on both sides of the ball, impacting their ability to field a competitive football team for much of the season.

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Breaking Down Raiders' Biggest Contracts

The Las Vegas Raiders are in a favorable cap situation entering the 2025 season. While they are in the top 10 in most dead cap, the Raiders are not financially hamstrung.

NFL News / Silver and Black Pride / July 7

Should Raiders trade for this guy?

Bengals could end up trading 1st-round pick This is a strange situation brewing in Cincinnati that is causing other teams to monitor. The Cincinnati Bengals

Christian Wilkins News / Dice City Sports / July 7

Insider sheds light on Christian Wilkins situation

One of the mysteries surrounding the Las Vegas Raiders’ offseason has been the health of defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. Wilkins was one of the big prizes of the 2024 offseason, and then-general manager Tom Telesco locked down the defensive lineman on a four-year, $110 million contract.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 7

Raiders Who Can Make their First Pro Bowl

While the Las Vegas Raiders want to win football games and make the postseason more than anything in 2025, it would not hurt if players earned individual accolades. The Raiders added talent to this roster this offseason, and bringing on Pete Carroll as the head coach should lead to more wins than just four this upcoming season.

NFL News / Dice City Sports / July 7

Draft analyst projects outside the box option for Raiders in 2026

While it is odd to discuss the 2026 NFL Draft so soon, it is never a bad idea for teams to do their homework on the potential crop of upcoming talent. For the Las Vegas Raiders, they have already been linked heavily to some of the best quarterbacks in the class.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 7

How One Raiders Division Rival Is Pulling All the Stops

Next season, everyone is going to have their eyes on the AFC West. The AFC West next season can potentially be the toughest division in all of football.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / July 7

Raiders could fleece former trade partner on young receiver

The Las Vegas Raiders are not the only team undergoing a serious makeover this offseason. On the other side of the country, the New York Jets are splitting from the wildly disappointing Aaron Rodgers era and hoping to reverse their fortunes.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Gridiron Heroics / July 7

‘Mourns The Passing’: Las Vegas Raiders Hall Of Fame Legend Died From Drowning

On Sunday, the Las Vegas Raiders remembered a legend who died on June 11th, giving a special tribute to a fan that is usually reserved for former players.

Christian Wilkins News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Raiders Insider Provides Key Details About Christian Wilkins' Injury Status

The Las Vegas Raiders invested $110 million over the next four seasons in defensive tackle Christian Wilkins last offseason. Then-general manager Tom Telesco made the veteran defender a priority in free agency, but he only played five games in 2024.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / July 6

Kolton Miller Is 'Fully Healed' From Shoulder Injury—Raiders Beat Writer

Some good news for Las Vegas Raiders fans is that stalwart left tackle Kolton Miller is ready to pick up where he left off from late last season. Reflecting on last year, Miller’s challenges raised concerns among some members of Raider Nation.

Reggie Mckenzie News / The Raider Ramble / July 7

2014 PFF Re-Draft Sees Raiders Pairing Davante Adams & Derek Carr

Pro Football Focus recently did a “re-draft” of the 2014 class, which would see the Las Vegas Raiders pairing a Fresno State duo. In the past, Derek Carr and Davante Adams were a formidable collegiate duo.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / July 6

Free agent signing seen as ‘most underrated’ for Raiders

It is difficult to figure out who counts as the most underrated player for the Las Vegas Raiders this season. Brock Bowers figures to get plenty of recognition after a stellar rookie season, and many Raiders fans are expecting big things from quarterback Geno Smith and running back Ashton Jeanty in their first seasons with the Raiders.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Raiders Newswire / July 6

Mark Davis Joked WR Dont’e Thornton Was The ‘Al Davis Pick’

One of the players who turned heads during OTAs for the Las Vegas Raiders was rookie wide receiver Dont’e Thornton. At 6’5 and running a 4.3 40-yard dash at the draft combine, Thornton was viewed as a deep threat target with potential to grow into more with some development time.