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Insiders keep linking Raiders to Amari Cooper and Brandon Aiyuk

While NFL teams, including the Las Vegas Raiders, prepare for training camp, the Silver and Black are being associated with names that seem illogical. Two wide receivers, one with his best days behind him and another significantly overpaid, are among those names.

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Raiders Wide Receiver Group Will Surprise

The Las Vegas Raiders on the offensive side of the ball are going to have a new look in most areas. The biggest position upgrade this offseason came at the quarterback position.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / July 4

What Free Agents Should The Raiders Sign To Compete In 2025?

The new Las Vegas Raiders regime led by general manager John Spytek and head coach Pete Carroll was pretty busy this offseason. The team’s roster has undergone significant changes, and Maxx Crosby has also become considerably wealthier.

Brock Bowers News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 4

Raiders TE Brock Bowers Again Ranks as the Best

The Las Vegas Raiders made one of the better decisions in franchise history when they drafted tight end Brock Bowers last offseason. The Raiders' decision to draft Bowers is even more impressive considering they drafted tight end Michael Mayer the year before that.

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Michael Mayer News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 4

An Ode to Raiders TE Michael Mayer

There was a reason the Las Vegas Raiders not only drafted tight end Michael Mayer two offseasons ago, but traded up in the NFL Draft to do so. Mayer was one of the top two tight ends in the 2023 NFL Draft and rightfully so after an outstanding career at Notre Dame.

Jerry Porter News / Silver and Black Pride / July 4

Brown, Rice or Porter for WR1 on 2000s All-Quarter Century Team?

Coincidentally, all three wideouts were on the same team for a few years Despite the last 25 years being a dark period for the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders, the franchise has had several quality wide receivers during that timeframe.

Christian Wilkins News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 4

Raiders DT Christian Wilkins Still Ranks High

The Las Vegas Raiders still have room for improvement, but they also have some of the most talented players in the league at certain positions. Cody Benjamin recently listed the best player in the National Football League to wear numbers 0-99.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 4

Raiders Bitter Rival QB Needs to Match the Hype

The Las Vegas Raiders will be in a tough AFC West division next season. The Raiders did not win any games in the division last season, and they would like to change that next season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 4

Raiders Veterans Continue to Rave About New Addition

The Las Vegas Raiders' addition of quarterback Geno Smith seems to have been an upgrade on paper. There has been difference in the locker room as well.

Tom Brady News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 4

Why Nobody Will Knock Tom Brady Off His Spot

The Las Vegas Raiders' quarterback situation has been dismal over the past couple of seasons. Intrestingly enough, they have the best quarteback of all time on their side, he just happens to wear a suit and not football pads.

Maxx Crosby News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 4

Raiders DE Maxx Crosby Is the Best in Multiple Ways

The face of the Las Vegas Raiders is unquestionably veteran defensive end, Maxx Crosby. He is one of the top players at his position once again, as he is set to enter another season with the Silver and Black.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The SportsRush / July 4

Raiders GM John Spytek Clears the Air Around His 10 Y/O Son’s Involvement In Drafting Ashton Jeanty

By the time the 2025 NFL Draft rolled around, few prospects had stirred up more buzz than Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty. After all, it’s hard not to be the

Ashton Jeanty News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 4

The Table Has Been Set for Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty

After finishing last season with the fewest rushing yards of any team in the National Football League, and finishing the season prior with the third fewest, the Las Vegas Raiders' ground game desperately needed a jolt.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 4

Raiders Who Will Earn Expanded Roles in 2025

The Las Vegas Raiders have an exciting season ahead for their fans. The new regime, led by Pete Carroll and John Spytek, made aggressive moves this offseason to improve the roster.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / July 4

Raiders shut down trade interest regarding young player

Earlier this week, the Las Vegas Raiders wound up being placed in some slight trade drama. When the Miami Dolphins traded cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, they opened up two holes on their roster than needed to be filled quickly.

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Adam Butler News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 4

Raiders Need Adam Butler to Replicate Career Season

The Las Vegas Raiders saw defensive tackle Adam Butler have the best season of his career in 2024. Butler totaled 65 tackles, eight for loss, 10 quarterback hits, two passes defended, a forced fumble, and five sacks.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / July 4

Analyst points out interesting position battle for Raiders

When it comes to the 2025 season, the Las Vegas Raiders know who they can rely on to deliver serious production. Defensive end Maxx Crosby and tight end Brock Bowers should both have outstanding seasons, while new additions such as quarterback Geno Smith and running back Ashton Jeanty should be helpful.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 4

Raiders Identity Will Be Ground-Based

The Las Vegas Raiders' new head coach, Pete Carroll, is someone who is known to run the ball with his offenses. Even though he will not be the one calling the plays for the Silver and Black in 2025, he will have his input on what the offense will look like next season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Silver and Black Pride / July 4

Raiders trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Friday edition

Think you can figure out which Raiders player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! Hey Raiders fans! We’re back for another day of the Silver & Black Pride in-5 daily trivia game.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / July 4

A bold prediction from a pair of NFL analysts reflect what the Las Vegas Raiders' priorities were during the offseason

The early part of July is for speculation, hot takes, and debates as we await NFL training camps to open later this month. A to Z Sports' own Destin Adams and Kyle Crabbs have been analyzing each division, making bold predictions for teams and players.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / July 4

Raiders well-represented in best ever NFL Draft

The NFL Draft has not been too kind to the Las Vegas Raiders in recent history, with the last 20 years or so littered with first-round busts. However, no team gets to the level of success the Raiders have enjoyed without some luck in the draft.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / July 4

How 18-Game Season Would Impact Raiders and NFL

As the National Football League is getting closer to the new season, there have been some talks about the future of the game this offseason. The NFL is always trying to improve its product both on and off the field for everyone involved in the game and especially its fans.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / July 3