Las Vegas Raiders: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Las Vegas Raiders News / Viral Sports News / November 7

Raiders Terminate Contract of Former First-Round Pick

The Las Vegas Raiders released veteran wide receiver and former first-round pick Phillip Dorsett from their practice squad on Friday. In a matching roster move, the team added tight end Carter Runyon to the practice squad after he cleared waivers.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 7

3 Raiders Who Can Have Big Days Sunday Against 49ers

The Las Vegas Raiders are preparing to take on the San Francisco 49ers on the road after snapping their four-game losing streak. The 49ers are one of the best teams in the NFC, coming off their bye week after their first loss of the season two weeks ago.

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

Raiders Confidence Meter: How I'm Feeling Ahead of 49ers Bout

The Las Vegas Raiders' Week 9 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers is their next opportunity to prove they can beat good teams this season. Based on several close losses, it is fair to believe the Raiders have a chance to pull off an upset.

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The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to win the most games in a single season for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Brock Purdy News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Will the Raiders’ Secondary Hold Up Against Brock Purdy and the 49ers?

The Raiders secondary has not been good this season. Aside from a few early season interceptions, Las Vegas has been torched through the air. The defense ranks 26th in expected points added against the pass. Eric Stokes, who signed a new contract with the Raiders in the offseason, has been one of the bigger disappointments on the roster.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

Kirk Cousins News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 7

How Kirk Cousins Rebound Year Fueling Raiders Hopes

Last year, the Las Vegas Raiders had a quarterback problem. The trade for Geno Smith did not pay dividends, and the team moved on after a season. For a team that has struggled to find consistency at that position since Derek Carr's departure, fans were left wondering where the next franchise quarterback would come from.

Ashton Jeanty News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Will the Raiders Give Ashton Jeanty his Starting Role Back?

In Week 8, Ashton Jeanty was effectively benched. Rookie Mike Washington handled 25 carries, while Jeanty was relegated to passing-down duties. But the Raiders could turn back to Jeanty on Sunday. Jeanty has struggled as a runner this season.

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

Raiders Arrive in California for Old-School Rivalry Showdown

HENDERSON, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders (4-4) will take on the San Francisco 49ers (6-1) on Sunday, and the once neighbors in the Bay Area will renew an old rivalry.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / November 7

The Biggest Game of the Raiders Season is This Week in San Francisco

The most consequential game of the Raiders’ season is being played on Sunday. The direction of the franchise could be determined by the Raiders’ result in San Francisco. The Raiders sit at 4-4 on the season.

Fernando Mendoza News / HITC / November 7

What the Las Vegas Raiders are now saying internally about Fernando Mendoza

The Las Vegas Raiders are sticking with Kirk Cousins at quarterback despite their form coming off the boil after their electric start to the 2026 season.

NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / November 7

Raiders vs. 49ers: Key Players To Watch in Bay Rivalry

The Las Vegas Raiders return to the Bay Area for the first time since relocating from Oakland, facing one of the NFL's best teams thus far, the San Francisco 49ers.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

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

Raiders NFL Trade Deadline Big Board: Potential Fits With One Week Left

The Las Vegas Raiders' first eight games of the season went about as expected. Las Vegas had the most productive offseason of any team in the league. This was the perfect response to finishing last season with the No.

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

2 Players Raiders Should Call About Before Trade Deadline

The Las Vegas Raiders brought in a load of talent on both sides of the ball this offseason. The Raiders' front office left nearly no stone unturned to quickly revamp its roster.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 6

Raiders Make Two Practice Squad Moves

The Las Vegas Raiders announced they signed TE Carter Runyon to the practice squad and released WR Phillip Dorsett in a corresponding move. Las Vegas’

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How many of the top 15 receivers in Oakland/Los Angeles/Las Vegas Raiders history can you name in five minutes?

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Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / November 5

Maxx Crosby repeats desire to stay with Raiders amid rumors as trade deadline nears

Crosby again reiterated his desire to remain with the Raiders.

NFC executive thinks Raiders could keep Maxx Crosby through trade deadline due to Fernando Mendoza

Raiders' Mark Davis feels 'absolutely no pressure whatsoever' to play Fernando Mendoza over Kirk Cousins

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Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker / November 4

NFC executive thinks Raiders could keep Maxx Crosby through trade deadline due to Fernando Mendoza

Despite the non-stop rumors that have hovered over the Las Vegas Raiders throughout 2026, there has been no real indication since the end of March that they have any interest in parting ways with star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby.

Raiders' Mark Davis feels 'absolutely no pressure whatsoever' to play Fernando Mendoza over Kirk Cousins

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Schefter: Raiders Not Looking To Trade Players

Kirk Cousins Changes the Narrative as Raiders End Four-Game Skid

The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

Maxx Crosby News / Pro Football Rumors / November 4

Maxx Crosby Not Eyeing Raiders Trade

The Raiders’ decision to shut down Maxx Crosby last season, as the team angled for the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft, rankled the decorated edge rusher.