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Not Enough Of A 'Talent Upgrade' For The Raiders This Offseason—CBS Sports

Despite a busy offseason filled with activity, CBS Sports does not believe the Las Vegas Raiders made enough improvements for the 2025 season. Coming off what was a disastrous campaign last year, the Silver and Black were going to need wholesale changes.

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Way Too Soon 2027 Raiders Mock Draft: John Spytek Gets His Future Offensive Cornerstones

Yes, you read that title correctly. Today, we’re taking a look at a mock draft for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2027—because, why not? Previously, we conducted a mock draft for 2026, which was based on a clearer understanding of what that draft might entail.

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Maxx Crosby Reveals Whether He Would Ever Leave the Raiders for Greener Pastures

Maxx Crosby signed on for three more years with this Las Vegas Raiders project this offseason. He’ll be getting paid $106.5 million over the course of the contract, which ranks as the sixth-biggest deal for an edge rusher in the league.

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Is 1983 or 1976 the greatest Raiders team of all time?

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Vote below on who is the greatest Raiders team of all time

The Las Vegas Raiders have a rich history that helped their build a loyal fan base. The rise of the team started in 1967 and led to three Super Bowls in the next 17 seasons. Although the team hasn’t had much success recently, its mystique has remained.

During TDL Friday Night Live, a fan vote contest was held to determine the greatest Raiders team of all time. It is now down to the final two, who...

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Mailbag: Could Bennett start at nickel?

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Answering Raider Nation’s questions for the week

I hope everyone enjoyed the Fourth of July and has a great holiday weekend! What better way to keep the vibes going than to dive into this week’s mailbag column, focusing on a 2025 season preview for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Q: Do you think Jakorian Bennett gets a look in the slot in camp and preseason? He doesn’t fit Pete Carroll’s mold for boundary corner size, but he’s...

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Surprising name amidst potential Raiders training camp cuts

The Las Vegas Raiders will have plenty of tough decisions on their agenda between now and September. With training camp and the preseason fast approaching, the Raiders will have to decide who they wish to keep on their 53-man roster.

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Raiders a good fit to reunite with former fourth overall pick

The Las Vegas Raiders have done a fair amount of work revamping the offense this offseason. Geno Smith is a tremendous upgrade at quarterback, but the Raiders knew he needed weapons to throw to.

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Geno Smith already winning over Raiders locker room

Despite happening in the early days of the offseason, the trade that sent quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders in March is by far their most important move.

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Raiders trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Saturday 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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What Free Agents Should The Raiders Sign To Compete In 2025?

The new Las Vegas Raiders regime led by general manager John Spytek and head coach Pete Carroll was pretty busy this offseason. The team’s roster has undergone significant changes, and Maxx Crosby has also become considerably wealthier.

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Brown, Rice or Porter for WR1 on 2000s All-Quarter Century Team?

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Coincidentally, all three wideouts were on the same team for a few years

Despite the last 25 years being a dark period for the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders, the franchise has had several quality wide receivers during that timeframe.

In addition to Tim Brown, Jerry Rice and Jerry Porter, Amari Cooper, Michael Crabtree and Hunter Renfrow all had strong cases to be listed as nominees for the No. 1 wide receiver...

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5 Notable Raiders Players At Risk Heading Into Training Camp, Including Aidan O’Connell

The Las Vegas Raiders are gearing up for another grueling campaign with a new source of hope. After years of struggle, the team now has a Super Bowl-winning head coach in Pete Carroll.

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Community pulse: Enjoying Fourth of July

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Our favorite traditions

Hope you’re all having a fantastic Fourth of July everyone and again, happy birthday to the late, great Al Davis.

This week, for our Tuesday Community Question, who took a turn away from football and Las Vegas Raiders-related topics. Instead, we jumped into the holiday spirit and asked our community members what are some of their favorite Fourth of July traditions.

Sure, it’s a little different, but that’s OK. Again, this is a...

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Raiders GM John Spytek Clears the Air Around His 10 Y/O Son’s Involvement In Drafting Ashton Jeanty

By the time the 2025 NFL Draft rolled around, few prospects had stirred up more buzz than Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty. After all, it’s hard not to be the

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Raiders shut down trade interest regarding young player

Earlier this week, the Las Vegas Raiders wound up being placed in some slight trade drama. When the Miami Dolphins traded cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, they opened up two holes on their roster than needed to be filled quickly.

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A bold prediction from a pair of NFL analysts reflect what the Las Vegas Raiders' priorities were during the offseason

The early part of July is for speculation, hot takes, and debates as we await NFL training camps to open later this month. A to Z Sports' own Destin Adams and Kyle Crabbs have been analyzing each division, making bold predictions for teams and players.

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Analyst points out interesting position battle for Raiders

When it comes to the 2025 season, the Las Vegas Raiders know who they can rely on to deliver serious production. Defensive end Maxx Crosby and tight end Brock Bowers should both have outstanding seasons, while new additions such as quarterback Geno Smith and running back Ashton Jeanty should be helpful.

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Bill Williamson

Raiders trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Friday 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.

Today’s Silver & Black Pride in-5 game

If you can’t see the game due to Apple News or another service, click...

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Silver Minings: How fourth quarter changed things

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Raiders were on pace for top pick

That’s why they play a full four quarters, I suppose.

NFL draft status can be fleeting. After all, the Las Vegas Raiders looked like they were primed to get the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft until they won’t back-to-back Week 16 and 17 games against the Jacksonville Jaguars and the New Orleans Saints to tumble away from the top pick.

Their fourth-quarter play also played a role. Recently NFL analyst Warren...

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Raiders well-represented in best ever NFL Draft

The NFL Draft has not been too kind to the Las Vegas Raiders in recent history, with the last 20 years or so littered with first-round busts. However, no team gets to the level of success the Raiders have enjoyed without some luck in the draft.

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