Las Vegas Raiders: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 16

Raiders' Draft Positions of Need After First Free Agency Wave

Now that many of the big-name free agents have signed and much of the whirlwind of the first few days of free agency have settled down, the Las Vegas Raiders have positioned themselves well.

Pete Carroll News / Football Analysis / March 16

Pete Carroll Firing Goes Viral Before Raiders Issue Any Statement

A YouTube video dropped with all-caps conviction: the Las Vegas Raiders had fired head coach Pete Carroll. The word “BREAKING” sat right in the title. Within hours, fans were reposting, reacting, and debating the next coaching hire — all before Raiders.com had published its own announcement.

Tom Brady News / Football Analysis / March 16

Tom Brady’s Raiders Lead NFL With $281.5M Single‑Day Blitz—Here’s What They Bought

On the opening day of the 2026 NFL tampering window, the Las Vegas Raiders unleashed a spending spree that set a new league benchmark for opening-day commitments, committing approximately $281.5 million in player contracts within the opening hours of the negotiating window.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Football Analysis / March 16

Las Vegas Raiders ‘Officially’ Secure Top Pick—League Sources Say Nothing

A video hit YouTube with a word that stops every Raiders fan mid-scroll: “OFFICIALLY.” The No. 1 overall pick, locked up, done deal. Las Vegas, according to this clip, had secured the most valuable position in the NFL Draft.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 16

Projected Raiders Starting Lineup After Free Agency Week 1

Even though they still have more work to do, the Las Vegas Raiders already have a much better roster than they had in 2025. The Raiders have been the most productive team early in free agency, and they are likely to be one of the most improved teams in the league this offseason, if not the most.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The SportsRush / March 16

Skip Bayless Says Maxx Crosby 'Is Born to Be a Raider,' Claims Tyler Linderbaum Got Overpaid

One of the most intriguing moments of Eric DeCosta’s Wednesday afternoon press conference proved to be the general manager’s suggestion that the Baltimore Ravens were, at one point in time, considering the possibility of acquiring both Maxx Crosby and Trey Hendrickson, and that the idea initially began with the departure of Tyler Linderbaum.

Maxx Crosby News / Gridiron Heroics / March 15

Las Vegas Raiders: 2026 Plans for Maxx Crosby Revealed Following Failed Trade

The Las Vegas Raiders have been in one of the more intriguing teams in recent memory. After trading away defensive end Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens last week, the trade would be rescinded due to a physical.

NFL News / Total Pro Sports / March 15

Las Vegas Raiders Reportedly Eyeing Super Bowl Champion As Bridge QB For Fernando Mendoza

The Las Vegas Raiders have ambitious plans for the 2026 NFL season. Barring something extraordinary, they will draft Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick next month.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / March 15

After the first wave of free agency, there is one aspect of the Raiders' moves that is making one thing very clear

The Las Vegas Raiders have been rebuilding for about 20 years, aside from a few successful seasons. They haven’t won a playoff game in over two decades.

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 15

Raiders rumors: Is Joe Flacco an option with Fernando Mendoza on the way?

The worst kept secret in football is the Las Vegas Raiders selecting quarterback Fernando Mendoza with their No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, the Raiders are still considering all their options when it comes to quarterback.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 15

Jalen Nailor is bringing a unique perspective to the wide receiver position that the Raiders had to value when looking at the free agent WR market

With Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza a potential future Las Vegas Raiders QB, Vegas aimed to add a weapon for him in free agency, signing former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor to a three-year deal.

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

Ranking the Raiders' Offseason Moves from Worst to First

The Las Vegas Raiders no longer have the league's worst roster. The Raiders wasted no time addressing many of their most pressing roster needs early in free agency.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 15

Biggest mistake Raiders made in Week 1 of 2026 NFL free agency

The Raiders emerged from the first week of free agency looking like a team that hasn’t yet committed to a clear offseason strategy. Adam Schefter has indicated that a trade involving Maxx Crosby is unlikely in the immediate future since the Ravens backed out due to medical concerns.

Tyler Linderbaum News / A to Z Sports / March 15

Raiders center Tyler Linderbaum is making one thing very clear as he joins Vegas to help fix the run and pass game

Any team lacking a strong center wanted Tyler Linderbaum, but the Las Vegas Raiders ultimately outbid the competition by signing him to a three-year, $81 million deal.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / March 15

Raiders draft countdown: Nate Hobbs is best No. 39

Thirty-nine days remain until the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Pa., April 23-25, 2026. After a 3-14 season in 2025, the Las Vegas Raiders hold the No.

Maxx Crosby News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 15

Making the Case For – and Against – Raiders Seeking Another First-Rounder

The Las Vegas Raiders thought they had another first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after sending defensive end Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens, but when the trade fell through, they were left with only the No.

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

The Raiders Continue to Stick to the Process

The Las Vegas Raiders' front office takes everything into consideration when looking at players to add to their roster. They certainly did so with the new batch of players they signed early in free agency.

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

The Raiders Have Established Their Stance with Wide Receiver Room

The Las Vegas Raiders have gotten off to a strong start in free agency. Although a nearly completely new coaching staff and several new pieces naturally create many unknowns for Las Vegas, there are some answers that starting to roll that reveal just what the Raiders have in mind roster wise.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / March 14