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'There's a million things' - Raiders' Pete Carroll used mandatory minicamp to learn the things he needed to learn about his new team

The Las Vegas Raiders are looking good this time of year if looking good means that they are doing everything right so far in the offseason. If that is the case, the Raiders have made some amazing moves in free agency, letting expensive players walk so they don't overpay, and replacing them with players who may be better and cheaper.

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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.

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The '1,000-yard receivers in the 2024-25 NFL season' quiz

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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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 / 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.

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.

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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 / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 22

Why Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson Loves Chip Kelly's System

The Las Vegas Raiders hired Chip Kelly to be their offensive coordinator in 2025. Kelly took Ohio State’s OC job last season, leading them to a national championship as one of the top offenses in college football.

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

Can you guess this Raiders lineman in today’s in-5 trivia game?

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 / 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

Raiders rookie WR gets major Chip Kelly endorsement

The first regular season of the Pete Carroll era with the Las Vegas Raiders is only a few months away. Since taking over as head coach, Carroll and new general manager John Spytek have worked to remake the Raiders in their image.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / June 21

Raiders Offseason: What Are The Biggest Surprises Thus Far?

The Las Vegas Raiders‘ roster has changed in many ways this offseason. It started with an unexpected move when Pete Carroll quickly brought in his old friend from Seattle, Geno Smith, to address the quarterback position.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / June 21

Pete Carroll Reveals Big-Name QB He Was Considering Before Geno Smith Trade

When the Las Vegas Raiders hired Pete Carroll as head coach, one of his first big jobs was helping the team identify an upgrade at quarterback. The team eventually was able to trade for Geno Smith, but he wasn't the only quarterback Carroll was considering.

Tom Brady News / Larry Brown Sports / June 21

Tom Brady reportedly blocked Raiders’ pursuit of notable QB

The Las Vegas Raiders did not heavily pursue one specific quarterback this offseason, reportedly because of minority owner Tom Brady. The Raiders were heavily linked to free agent quarterback Sam Darnold during the early part of the offseason.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / June 21

Raiders Explained: Attempting To List 8 Greatest Defensive Players Ever

In our latest edition of “Raiders Explained,” we examine the defensive aspect of the game and strive to compile a list of the eight greatest players in team history.

Jack Bech News / Dice City Sports / June 21

Jack Bech draws comparison to legendary Raiders receiver

The appeal of Jack Bech to the Las Vegas Raiders was pretty clear, which is exactly why the team selected him in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

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.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Raiders Newswire / June 20

Former GM Tom Telesco Explains Why Team Drafted Brock Bowers

The Las Vegas Raiders have an absolute cornerstone player on offense in tight end Brock Bowers. The Raiders certainly made the right call in taking him with the 13th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but at the time, it was looked at as a pretty big surprise.