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The Las Vegas Raiders moved quickly on Thursday to reshape their 2026 salary-cap picture, converting a sizable portion of wide receiver Jalen Nailor’s base salary into a signing bonus and attaching two void years to the deal, per Spotrac.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / August 23

Which Raiders WRs Can Step Into Bigger Roles This Season

Wide receiver has been a problem for the Las Vegas Raiders for the last year or so. The team does not have many proven options on the perimeter. If Las Vegas wants to have success passing the football, it will have to come from the tight end position for now.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Tre Tucker Is Playing for a New Contract, and Jalen Nailor Just Complicated It

Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker is in the final year of his rookie contract, staring free agency in the face. But the Raiders seem content to let their top wideout play this season without a long-term deal.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / August 2

Las Vegas Raiders WR Jalen Nailor just described Klint Kubiak’s offense in a way that will make fans have fun in 2026 whether they win or lose

The Las Vegas Raiders have a new offensive scheme under Klint Kubiak that should make the team fun to watch on offense. The Las Vegas Raiders are a much different-looking team in 2026 than they were last season.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Jalen Nailor Must Prove He's More Than a Modest Fourth Option for Raiders

The wide receiver group in Las Vegas was a disaster last season. Now the Raiders will turn to Jalen Nailor to help increase the production. Athlon Sports' Doug Farrar named Jalen Nailor the X-Factor for the Raiders 2026 season after how poorly the 2025 season went.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Can Jalen Nailor Become the Raiders' No. 1 Receiver Fernando Mendoza Needs?

The 2025 Las Vegas Raiders featured an odd group of top targets in their passing game. 5-foot-8, 180-pound Tre Tucker led the team with 92 targets and 696 yards, and unusually for a player his size, Tucker took 505 of his 618 passing game snaps on the outside as opposed to the slot.

Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / July 4

Vikings Could Make WR Addition?

The Vikings lost Jalen Nailor in free agency but have since brought in Jauan Jennings as a No. 3 receiver. The former 49er will be joined as a starter by Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / May 27

Las Vegas Raiders’ second week of OTAs provided a bit of good news that wasn’t present during the first week

The Las Vegas Raiders have had a good turnout at OTAs so far this offseason for Klint Kubiak’s first time. The Las Vegas Raiders are in their second week of OTAs.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 9

Underestimating Raiders' Jalen Nailor's Importance Would Be a Mistake

The Las Vegas Raiders have made more notable moves this offseason, but few of those moves are as risky, on paper, as their signing of veteran wide receiver Jalen Nailor.

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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.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 27

Former Vikings Receiver Eyes Minnesota's WR3 Vacancy

With the Vikings in need of a new No. 3 receiver following Jalen Nailor's departure, could they look to the player who held that role for a few years before Nailor took it over?

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / March 23

The Las Vegas Raiders’ receiving corps is close, not complete

The Las Vegas Raiders are reshaping their receiving corps with clear progress, but key gaps remain—here’s what’s working, what’s missing, and what comes next.

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / March 23

Jalen Nailor Could Be a Sneaky WR1 Option for Raiders in 2026 Rebuild

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Raiders may not have made the loudest move in free agency, but they may have made one of the smartest. The addition of Jalen Nailor flew under the radar nationally but inside league circles, it’s gaining serious respect as a high-upside signing for a team looking to reset its identity.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 22

Defining a Successful Season for Raiders' Jalen Nailor

The Las Vegas Raiders had one of the weakest receiver corps in the NFL last season, and that only got worse after they traded Jakobi Meyers to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 21

Jalen Nailor, Raiders Are the Perfect Match

The Las Vegas Raiders found a new offensive weapon this offseason in free agency. The Raiders added wide receiver Jalen Nailor to the roster and signed him to a three-year deal.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 21

Jalen Nailor sends J.J. McCarthy warning to Kyler Murray

Raiders WR Jalen Nailor sends J.J. McCarthy warning to new Vikings QB Kyler Murray

During a Thursday appearance on FanDuel TV's "Up & Adams" program, Nailor sent somewhat of a message to Murray regarding how McCarthy will respond to having to compete for the QB1 gig with the former Arizona Cardinals starter.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / March 20

Why some think Raiders deserve blame for Crosby, Ravens debacle

Why some NFL personnel think Raiders deserve blame for Maxx Crosby, Ravens debacle

The most-discussed NFL-related story of March continues to be the Baltimore Ravens backing out of their agreement to trade two first-round draft picks to the Las Vegas Raiders for Crosby after Crosby failed a physical for reasons related to the meniscus repair he needed earlier this offseason.

New Raiders WR Jalen Nailor discusses how Maxx Crosby will respond to failed Ravens trade

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NFL News / Yardbarker / March 19

New Raiders WR discusses how Crosby will respond to failed Ravens trade

New Raiders WR Jalen Nailor discusses how Maxx Crosby will respond to failed Ravens trade

The Ravens backed out of sending two first-round draft picks to the Raiders for Crosby.

Raiders' Maxx Crosby sounds off on failed physical that nixed trade to Ravens

Former NFL team physician addresses controversy involving Ravens, physical for Raiders' Maxx Crosby

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NFL News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / March 10

Addition of Jalen Nailor Greatly Impacts Raiders' First-Round Plans

The Las Vegas Raiders' addition of Jalen Nailor will have a direct impact on their plans for the NFL Draft. Las Vegas ' addition of Nailor gives them the freedom to choose one of many positions to draft with the No.

NFL News / Raiders Newswire / March 9

Raiders Sign Wide Receiver Jalen Nailor To Three-Year Contract

The Las Vegas Raiders are being very aggressive in free agency as the front office looks to address the numerous holes on the roster. One area of need was at the wide receiver position as the Raiders went had little proven talent after dealing away Jakobi Meyers at the trade deadline last year.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 9

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