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AFC rivals pick up former Raiders players off of waivers

During rookie minicamp, the Las Vegas Raiders came away impressed with several players. The event saw the Raiders get to see their 11-man draft class in action for the first time, as well as the 15 undrafted free agents the team acquired shortly after.

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Las Vegas Raiders’ Biggest Key to Turning Things Around in 2025 Revealed

The Las Vegas Raiders went all-in on offense this offseason. After luring former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll out of retirement, the Raiders pulled off a blockbuster trade to reunite their new head coach with his former quarterback, Geno Smith, and then got down to work adding potentially dynamic weapons around him.

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Las Vegas Raiders official 2025 schedule as it’s released, Week 1-18 opponents, primetime games, and bye week

The Las Vegas Raiders finished the 2024 season with a 4-13 record, bottom of the AFC West. The franchise will be hoping to turn things around this year with Pete Carroll in charge and Tom Brady’s input as a part-owner.

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AFC West offseason review: Did Chiefs improve OL?

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The Chiefs strengths and weaknesses after free agency and the draft

It’s always important to keep an eye on the Las Vegas Raiders’ rivals, and recently, I received a mailbag question about what the other teams in the AFC West's weaknesses and/or question marks are after free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft. But the answer is long-winded and deserving of an offseason review series, starting with the Kansas City...

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Raiders sign another draft pick, leaving one remaining

The Las Vegas Raiders did a good job getting their draft picks signed early, with only two exiting rookie minicamp without inking their deals. Second-round wide receiver Jack Bech and third-round cornerback Darien Porter were the last two draft picks the Raiders had yet to sign.

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Look Out, 'Hatred' Is Fueling Las Vegas Raiders Rookie Jah Joyner

One of the strengths of this Las Vegas Raiders team is their defensive line–anchored by the likes of Maxx Crosby and Christian Wilkins. However, one undrafted rookie addition is poised to make a significant impact and infuse the team with an additional level of welcomed violence.

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As We Wait For The Last Las Vegas Raiders Rookie To Officially Sign…

On Thursday, eight of 11 Las Vegas Raiders draft picks from the 2025 NFL Draft officially signed the dotted line on their rookie deals. On Friday, Dont’e Thornton joined his eight draftmates, making it nine of 11.

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Raiders Golden Age Gets Star Studded Cast In New Silver Screen Biopic

The first images from the upcoming John Madden biopic have arrived, as reported by Deadline, offering a glimpse at Nicolas Cage in the title role of the beloved Raiders head coach.

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Your daily Raiders trivia game, Wednesday edition

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. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in the Google Form.

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Silver Minings: Raiders’ draft pick gets some love

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4th-round pick has some high expectations

There has been a lot of juice surrounding Las Vegas Raiders’ fourth-round draft pick, wide receiver Dont’a Thornton since the team selected him.

The team and fans are tantalized by Thornton’s rare combination of side (he’s 6-foot-5) and speed (he runs a 4.3 40). The kid can rip the roof off of a defense as a true Al Davis-type vertical threat.

The Thornton hype train recently...

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What to know about the schedule reveal from a Raiders perspective

The Las Vegas Raiders know their opponents for the 2025 season, but they will soon know when they can expect to face them. At 5 p.m. PST in May 14, the NFL releases the schedule for the upcoming season.

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Las Vegas Raiders 2025 Positional Overview: Running Back

After the Las Vegas Raiders and Josh Jacobs parted ways following the 2023 season, the running back position was a massive question heading into 2024. The Raiders held great expectations for Zamir White, who concluded the previous season with impressive performances.

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Wednesday open thread

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What are you most looking forward to see in today’s NFL schedule release?

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Raiders’ 2025 slate will be announced this evening

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Las Vegas Raiders Officially Sign Key Rookie Defensive Back

The Las Vegas Raiders continue to build out their 2025 rookie class, announcing Tuesday that third-round pick Darien Porter has signed his four-year rookie contract.

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NFC Notes: Hunter Renfrow, Tyler Shough, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints

Buccaneers DT Desmond Watson weighed 464 pounds at Florida’s Pro Day and is now at 437, but even at his slimmer weight, he will be the heaviest player in league history.

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Rookie Defender Signs, Other Former Raiders Find Employment

Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek isn’t sitting in on his laurels; he’s working quickly to make sure the entire rookie class is signed. At the same time, a couple of players he jettisoned out of Sin City have already found homes.

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Film room: How Mellott can be dynamic weapon

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Diving into sixth-round pick’s game

The Las Vegas Raiders made an interesting selection in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, taking Montana State’s Tommy Mellott with the 215th overall pick.

While Mellott played quarterback for the Bobcats, he was announced as a wide receiver when drafted and is expected to switch positions in the NFL. On top of that, Raiders’ director of college scouting Brandon...

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Las Vegas Raiders Find New Franchise Face In Latest 2026 Mock Draft

The Las Vegas Raiders walked away from the 2025 NFL Draft with what many view as a strong foundation. With their first draft class together, new head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek focused on fit—both in terms of talent and culture—as they begin reshaping the Silver and Black.

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USA Today and oddsmakers believe Raiders are a six-win team

Most agree that the Las Vegas Raiders have improved across the board, but are they better than a six-win team this season? Well, certain people don’t seem to think so.

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