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Pete Carroll’s Latest Comments Suggest A Michael Mayer Trade

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer is a popular trade target, and for good reason. Selected in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Notre Dame product has been a league-average player during his first two seasons in the league, which is normally a fine thing.

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How Raiders' HC Pete Carroll Can Make Raider Nation 'Proud'

The Las Vegas Raiders went 2-6 at Allegiant Stadium last season. While an unusual number of injuries and several other factors contributed to the team's overall struggles, their struggles at home were especially demoralizing to a fan base desperate for at least a competitive team.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Raiders Reportedly Wanted to Hire Surprise Coach Who Didn't Interview for Job

The Las Vegas Raiders fired Antonio Pierce this offseason after a four-win campaign in 2024. After taking over and reviving the Raiders as the interim coach in 2023, Pierce could not sustain his success and owner Mark Davis wanted to go another direction.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 25

What’s One Word to Describe the Raiders’ Offseason?

When the Las Vegas Raiders brought in Pete Carroll and traded for Geno Smith , and involved Tom Brady in their offseason decisions, it was all in an effort to bring back their franchise to its former glory and turn their team around.

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The 'Most rushing yards in an NFL season' quiz

How many of the players who rushed for the most yards in an NFL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 1,000-receiving yard season by NFL team' quiz

The 'Receiving-yard leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

The 'AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year award winners' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Silver and Black Pride / June 25

Who are the Raiders 2 best linebackers?

A lot of change at middle of defense No position has endured as much dramatic change for the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason than the linebacker position.

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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 / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 25

Early Season Matchup Will Again be Critical for the Raiders

For the second consecutive season, the Las Vegas Raiders' will face the Los Angeles Chargers early in the season. Last season, it was the first season of the game and it was on the road.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 25

Taking a Closer Look at the Raiders' Run Defense

The Las Vegas Raiders aim to have another strong season on defense in 2025. The Raiders struggled with injuries on that side of the ball last season, yet still managed an admirable performance.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 25

The Las Vegas Raiders Are Ready to Adjust

Last season was a learning experience for every team in the National Football League, as the league implemented new kickoff rules, significantly changing the way kickoffs are handled in the league.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 25

Raiders Have One of the Best Contracts in Football

The Las Vegas Raiders' outlook in 2025 and beyond is a lot brighter thanks to Brock Bowers . He was one of the few bright spots in the Raiders' offense, leading the team in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns, finishing with 112 catches for 1,194 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Silver and Black Pride / June 25

Von Miller as a Raider? Fans say why not?

Fans vote to bring in veteran pass-rusher Perhaps fans of the Las Vegas Raiders have seen Von Miller wreck shop as an opponent for more than a decade, they are ready for him to join their side.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / June 25

Recent picture raises more questions for Christian Wilkins

The health of defensive tackle Christian Wilkins has been one of the major talking points of the offseason for the Las Vegas Raiders. Reports surrounding Wilkins have been all over the place regarding when he can return to football.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 25

Evaluating the Raiders' Top Coverage Players

The Las Vegas Raiders put together an admirable performance on the defensive side of the ball in 2024. Despite multiple injuries, the Raiders remained competitive on defense last season.

Geno Smith News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 25

Quarterback Report Card Reviews Raiders' Geno Smith

Veteran quarterback Geno Smith will be the new quarterback under center for the Las Vegas Raiders next season. Smith came to Las Vegas over the offseason via trade.

Michael Mayer News / Dice City Sports / June 25

Analyst convinced young Raiders player is poised for breakout

The Las Vegas Raiders have been the subject of plenty of offseason hype, but a player who has gotten a surprising amount of attention this summer has been third-year tight end Michael Mayer.

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The 'NBA's No. 1 draft picks' quiz

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'Most home runs in a season by MLB franchise' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Silver and Black Pride / June 25

Can you guess this Raiders QB 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.

Ashton Jeanty News / CBSSports.com / June 25

Next man up: Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty among rookies who should make Pete Prisco's top 100 players of 2026

Nine members of the 2024 NFL Draft class were present on this year's edition

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 25

Where Do Raiders Land in Latest Rankings?

The Las Vegas Raiders have done a lot of good things this offseason to get them heading in the right direction in 2025. The Raiders have brought in a lot of new faces on the coaching side to give the team coaches who are proven and who have great experience at the NFL level.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 25

The Raiders are Rolling the Dice

If you're a fan of 18th century poetry, John Steinbeck or the Las Vegas Raiders, than you've come to the right place. The Robert Burns-penned poem, "To a Mouse", marked the first appearance of the phrase, "The best laid plans of mice and men can go awry".

Christian Wilkins News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 25

Raiders Will Be Ready to Go with or Without Wilkins

The Las Vegas Raiders signed veteran defensive tackle Christian Wilkins to a deal worth over $100 million to help solidify the interior of their defensive line.

Pete Carroll News / A to Z Sports / June 25

Las Vegas Raiders HC Pete Carroll spills the tea on why they were so quick to make recent decision

Even still, the biggest hole on the Las Vegas Raiders roster for the 2025 season may be the linebacker room. There are others you could make a case for, like the cornerback room, but even then, you have faith in guys like Jakorian Bennett.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Raiders Rookie May Have Already Established Himself as 2025 Starter: Insider

One of the hallmarks of Pete Carroll's coaching style is that he wants every position to be in open competition. This has led to a lot of rookies having success under him early on.

Christian Wilkins News / Yardbarker / June 24

Worrisome update emerges on Christian Wilkins' injury status

Worrisome update emerges on Raiders DT Christian Wilkins' injury status

The Las Vegas Raiders' chances of getting Wilkins back in time for the 2025 NFL season may have taken a hit.

How Tom Brady reportedly impacted major Raiders decision

The NFL's best position groups for 2025 season

The 'NFL sack leaders of the last decade' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / June 24

Was the Raiders starting offensive line accidentally revealed?

Like many other positions last season, the Las Vegas Raiders had to adjust the offensive line due to injuries. Injuries to Andre James and Thayer Munford Jr.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / June 23

CBS Sports Places Raiders DE Maxx Crosby Outside The NFL’s Top 5 Pass Rushers

Do you believe that Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby ranks among the top five pass rushers in the league? CBS Sports recently disagreed with this assessment.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / June 23

‘Raiders Could Emerge As Dark-Horse Contender’—NFL Analyst’s Expectations For Las Vegas

Offseason excitement is building for the Las Vegas Raiders and Pete Carroll, with NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks recently offering significant praise. For the first time in a long while, it can be argued that the Raiders are becoming a respectable organization.