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Fourth-round pick impresses throughout Raiders offseason program

When the Las Vegas Raiders selected Tennessee wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr. in the fourth round of April’s 2025 NFL Draft, the joke in the team’s war room was not lost on primary team owner Mark Davis.

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The Day After: Raiders DE Maxx Crosby Recounts Jon Gruden’s Exit

Former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden has recently made headlines again. With former first-round pick Damon Arnette getting a second chance in the NFL, Gruden praised him, highlighting that the cornerback has undergone a transformation.

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What Was the Best Season in Raiders History?

The Las Vegas Raiders may not have had much success since their departure from Oakland, but that doesn't mean they aren't one of the NFL's most historic franchises.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Ex-Raiders Cornerback Hoping For Another Chance After Disappointing Season

The Las Vegas Raiders had the strongest defense in the league during the second half of the 2023 NFL season. Under head coach Antonio Pierce, the unit was firing on all cylinders and helped the Raiders earned an 8-9 record despite poor quarterback play.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / June 19

Former Raiders first-round pick officially begins NFL comeback

Professional football has been a long and winding road for Damon Arnette. Drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, the Ohio State cornerback was selected with the hopes that he could help shore up the secondary.

Tyree Wilson News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 19

Raiders' Tyree Wilson Facing Pivotal 2025

The Las Vegas Raiders spent their first-round pick in 2023 on a pass rusher, who they hoped would blossom to be on the opposite side of Maxx Crosby and wreak havoc on opposing offensive lines.

Geno Smith News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 19

What Are the Expectations for Raiders QB Geno Smith?

The Las Vegas Raiders are heading in the right direction this offseason. All the moves they have made have put the franchise in a position to be successful not only in 2025 but in the future.

Pete Carroll News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 19

Raiders Have Momentum With Pete Carroll

A lot has changed in Las Vegas from a year ago. Now the Las Vegas Raiders are under the leadership of veteran NFL head coach Pete Carroll, who has a lot of experience in the game and will bring it out with the Silver and Black.

Pete Carroll News / A to Z Sports / June 18

Las Vegas Raiders HC Pete Carroll is helping Raiders players in a way they have never seen

When the Las Vegas Raiders decided to hire former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll as their head coach to start their new regime, they knew they were getting a program builder.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / June 18

Journey Back To NFL Completed For Former Raiders First-Rounder Arnette

It’s not about who you once were; it’s about who you are now. Former Raiders first-rounder Damon Arnette serves as a picture-perfect example, making his way back onto an NFL roster.

Las Vegas Raiders News / FirstSportz / June 18

Henry Ruggs III, Who Killed an Innocent in Fatal DUI Crash, Seeks Forgiveness

It has been four years since Henry Ruggs III made the fatal decision to drive intoxicated. The up-and-coming star for the Las Vegas Raiders drove his Corvette at a speed of 156 miles per hour before crashing into an oncoming car.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Silver and Black Pride / June 18

Slot Machines: Getting creative at inside wide receiver

Las Vegas Raiders should experiment, rotate at slot receiver Over the course of offseason team activities (OTAs) and mandatory minicamp, the Las Vegas Raiders moved their wide receivers around to see what the various alignments, fits, and personnel groupings to get insight on production and synergy.

Henry Ruggs News / The Spun / June 18

Henry Ruggs Announces Decision On NFL Career After Leaving Prison

It's been several years since former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs was involved in a fatal accident that killed a 23-year-old woman and her dog.

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Raiders' Tom Brady on Opening Hall of Excellence

Before Tom Brady became the Las Vegas Raiders' minority owner, he was the best quarterback in the National Football League. Brady is seen by many as the greatest quarterback of all time.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Silver and Black Pride / June 18

Raiders Reacts Survey: Can the Raiders make the playoffs in 2025

Checking the pulse of Raider Nation Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Las Vegas Raiders fans and fans across the country.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 18

Raiders' Training Camp Dates & Joint Practices Revealed

The Las Vegas Raiders now know when they will be back on the field as a team. Training camp is the last stop to put things all together for the upcoming season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 18

Raiders Revamped Unit May be One of NFL's Most Underrated

The Las Vegas Raiders entered the offseason desperately needing to add to their skill positions on offense. Although Jakobi Meyers and Brock Bowers are formidable pass catchers, the Raiders have yet to establish another consistent option outside of them.

Tyree Wilson News / A to Z Sports / June 18

Las Vegas Raiders DE Tyree Wilson keeps it real regarding how important the 2025 season is for him

The Las Vegas Raiders, two regimes ago, drafted Tyree Wilson No. 7 overall, taking a flier on a guy who had the potential to be a very good defensive end but was still very raw.

Ashton Jeanty News / Silver and Black Pride / June 18

How does Jeanty compare to Kaufman?

Hall of Famer Tim Brown recently compared the two running backs Recently, Hall of Fame wide receiver and franchise legend Tim Brown said that new Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty reminds him of former Raider Napoleon Kaufman.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 18

Make-or-Break Season for This Raiders Veteran

The Las Vegas Raiders have long searched for a dependable defensive end to line up opposite Maxx Crosby. Last offseason, it appeared the Raiders had found what they were looking for, as Malcolm Koonce had developed into a legitimate option for the role.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Former Raiders First-Round Pick Signing With AFC Team

It's been a long road for former Las Vegas Raiders first-round pick Damon Arnette. He was a good player in college, but nobody thought he was a first-round pick except former general manager Mike Mayock.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / June 18

Geno Smith Talks Raiders Rookies; Ashton Jeanty, Jack Bech, Thornton Jr.

It’s always exciting for a quarterback when his team selects three offensive weapons through the first four rounds of an NFL draft–Las Vegas Raiders signal caller Geno Smith is learning that through the additions of Ashton Jeanty, Jack Bech, and Dont’e Thornton Jr.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / June 18

Former Raiders second-round pick earns praise from new regime

When head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek took over the Las Vegas Raiders, many assumed that was the beginning of the end for Michael Mayer.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / June 18

Raiders named one of most improved teams of 2025 offseason

The 2024 season felt like a lost one for the Las Vegas Raiders, with many of the same old problems resurfacing. Despite Brock Bowers exceeding expectations in his rookie year, too many issues kept flaring up.

Pete Carroll News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Las Vegas Raiders' One Big Question: Can Pete Carroll Bring A Winning Culture That's Desperately Needed?

It's fair to say that over the last two decades, the Raiders — whether based in Oakland or Las Vegas — have not done a great job of hiring head coaches who understood how to match their football acumen with an sense of how to build a culture of winning that shows up on the field.