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Las Vegas Raiders

-- Raiders Extend Michael Mayer --
Sat Sep 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to terms on an three-year extension with TE Michael Mayer worth $45M with $30M guaranteed. The $15M APY ranks 4th among current TE contracts.

-- Mike Washington Watch --
Fri Sep 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Las Vegas Raiders official website reports Raiders HC Klint Kubiak says rookie RB Mike Washington is still a maturing player and has earned more opportunities.

-- Raiders Restructure Two --
Thu Sep 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Las Vegas Raiders have restructured the contracts of LB Quay Walker and WR Jalen Nailor to create $8.26 million in cap space this year.

-- Brock Bowers OUT a Game or Two --
Wed Sep 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro and Pro Bowl TE Brock Bowers (knee) underwent a meniscus trim Tuesday in Dallas and is expected to miss “a game or two”, league sources said. Bowers got banged up a little in camp and the injury was diagnosed last week.
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-- Mike Washington Jr. Watch --
Thu Sep 3, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Las Vegas Raiders rookie RB Mike Washington Jr. is going to be a weapon this year for the team.

-- Klint Kubiak Optimistic About Jeanty Playing Week #1 --
Wed Sep 2, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Las Vegas Raider official website reports Raiders HC Klint Kubiak was asked if he was optimistic on RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle) being able to play Week #1 vs. Miami Dolphins. His answer: “Yes,” with a sly grin.

-- Ashton Jeanty Sits Wednesday --
Wed Sep 2, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle) once again did not practice on Wednesday.

-- Kirk Cousins Named Week #1 Starter --
Wed Sep 2, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak has made it official, naming QB Kirk Cousins as the starter for Week #1.

-- Raiders IR Keyron Crawford; Lost for the Season --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Las Vegas Raiders have placed DE Keyron Crawford (ankle) on season-ending injured reserve.

-- Ashton Jeanty Absent Tuesday --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle) was absent from practice on Tuesday.

-- Raiders IR Dont'e Thornton Jr. --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Las Vegas Raiders have placed WR Dont'e Thornton Jr. on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Raiders Release Dare Ogunbowale --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have released veteran RB Dare Ogunbowale.

-- Kirk Cousins Expected to be Named Starter --
Fri Aug 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders veteran QB Kirk Cousins is expected to be named the starter eventually.

-- Dont'e Thornton Injury Watch --
Fri Aug 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak says WR Dont'e Thornton (undisclosed) is still working his way back from an undisclosed injury.

-- Kubiak Speaks on Jeanty --
Fri Aug 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las VEgas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak commented on RB Ashton Jeanty's (ankle) injury: "Still on the mend. Still working to get him back. We got another week to assess how he's going to look going into this first game, but we're counting on him."

-- Raiders Mum on Week #1 Starting QB --
Fri Aug 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak said “I still don’t think we need to name anybody” when asked about who his starter will be in Week #1 against the Dolphins.

-- Cousins & Washington Start Tonight --
Thu Aug 27, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins completed 8-of-11 passes for 51 yards in Thursday’s preseason game against the 49ers. Meanwhile, rookie RB Mike Washington rushed eight times for 49 yards

-- Kubiak: Ashton Jeanty on the Mend --
Tue Aug 25, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak declined to give any specifics about RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle) or the nature of his injury, saying simply that Jeanty is “on the mend.” When asked as a follow up if there has been discussion about Jeanty possibly starting the season on injured reserve, Kubiak again said only that Jeanty is “on the mend.” He did, however, give a clue that Jeanty’s injury is not too serious when he smiled and noted “the power of prayer,” in reference to the team coming together, taking a knee, and sharing a moment after Jeanty left the field.

-- Kirk Cousins Takes All First-Team Reps on Monday --
Tue Aug 25, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins took all of the first-team reps in Monday’s practice, while rookie QB Fernando Mendoza took all of the second-team reps.

-- Ashton Jeanty Uncertain to Play Week #1 --
Tue Aug 25, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty’s (ankle) ankle sprain is “more low than high,” but his status for week #1 is uncertain.

-- Raiders Released Noah Brown --
Mon Aug 24, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Las Vegas Raiders have released veteran WR Noah Brown.

-- Ashton Jeanty Suffered a Sprained Ankle --
Sun Aug 23, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle), who had to be helped off the practice field today, is believed to have sprained his ankle, sources said. The Raiders still are unsure how long he will be out, but it is not considered a long-term injury and the organization is breathing a sigh of relief tonight. The Raiders declined comment on Jeanty’s injury.

-- Ashton Jeanty Suffers an Apparent Knee/Leg Injury --
Sun Aug 23, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (knee) left practice early after suffering an apparent knee/leg injury. During the team period, he was diving for a catch and landed awkwardly. He was helped off the field by trainers and couldn’t put any pressure on his right leg. The team does not have a statement at the time.

-- Raiders IR Chigozie Anusiem --
Sat Aug 22, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Las Vegas Raiders have placed CB Chigozie Anusiem on season-ending injured reserve.

-- Klint Kubiak Mum on Naming Starting QB --
Fri Aug 21, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak declined to name a starting quarterback after the team’s second preseason game against the Texans on Thursday.

-- Fernando Mendoza Will Start Tonight --
Thu Aug 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Las Vegas Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza is expected to play roughly the first half tonight against the Texans before QB Aidan O'Connell replaces him for the second half.

-- Raiders Sign Noah Brown --
Sun Aug 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed veteran free-agent WR Noah Brown.

-- Mike Washington Jr. Debuts --
Sat Aug 15, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders rookie RB Mike Washington Jr. ran six times for 63 yards in Thursday's preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals.

-- Dont'e Thornton Watch --
Fri Aug 14, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak says he expects WR Dont'e Thornton (undisclosed) to return at some point in the preseason.

-- Kirk Cousins Locked In as the Raiders' Starter --
Fri Aug 14, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak said “it’s his job to lose” when asked about QB Kirk Cousins’ status as the team's starter after Thursday’s preseason game against the Cardinals.

-- Dont'e Thornton Misses Four Straight Practices --
Wed Aug 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders WR Dont'e Thornton (undisclosed) missed his fourth straight practice on Wednesday.

-- Raiders Sign Dare Ogunbowale --
Thu Aug 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed veteran free-agent RB Dare Ogunbowale.

-- Raiders Workout Three RBs --
Sat Aug 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Las Vegas Raiders worked out three veteran running backs: RB Kenny McIntosh, RB Dare Ogunbowale, and RB James Robinson.

-- Kirk Cousins Named Starter for Training Camp --
Tue Jul 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak announced Tuesday that four-time Pro Bowl QB Kirk Cousins will be the starting quarterback over first overall draft pick QB Fernando Mendoza to begin training camp. "When we go out to practice [on Wednesday], QB Kirk Cousins is the starting quarterback," Kubiak said. "He's the guy, and he deserves it because he's played really good football. But I want Fernando and Aidan [O'Connell] to push him."

-- Maxx Crosby Ready to Go --
Tue Jul 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak says DE Maxx Crosby (knee) is ready for the start of training camp.

-- Raiders Workout Miles Sanders --
Mon Jul 27, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports free-agent RB Miles Sanders worked out on Monday for the Las Vegas Raiders.

-- Raiders Sign Fernando Mendoza --
Thu Jul 23, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed first overall draft pick QB Fernando Mendoza to a four-year, $57.2 million contract.

-- Raiders Sign Rookie Jermod McCoy --
Wed Jul 22, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders CB Jermod McCoy has signed his rookie contract, per source. Las Vegas rookies report Thursday. McCoy is a first-round talent who fell due to a significant knee injury.

-- Raiders RB Plans --
Sun Jul 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders rookie RB Mike Washington Jr. is expected to receive a decent amount of snaps this upcoming season even though RB Ashton Jeanty will receive a heavy workload.

-- Raiders QB Plans --
Sun Jul 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins is the quarterback the Raiders hope to start for the entire season, but rookie QB Fernando Mendoza can take over the starting job at some point if he picks things up quickly.

-- Jalen Nailor Watch --
Sun Jul 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

RaidersWire reports Las Vegas Raiders WR Jalen Nailor is expected to be at least the #2 wide receiver for the Raiders this upcoming season.

-- Kirk Cousins Watch --
Fri Jul 3, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins took all of the first-team reps in offseason practices. Cousins is solidly positioned start come week #1.

-- Kirk Cousins Speaks --
Wed Jun 24, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins is crediting first-year HC Klint Kubiak with running an offseason program that laid the foundation for rebuilding a moribund franchise. Cousins, who wrapped up the 15th offseason program of his NFL career, said in an interview that Kubiak showed the players throughout the offseason how to handle their business. “He’s a very hard worker, very humble, he’s got a great way about him. He’s serious, there’s not a lot of time for tomfoolery,” Cousins said of Kubiak. “I told him after OTAs, ‘Coach, this is probably the most urgent and most productive OTAs I’ve ever been a part of.’ That starts with him as a head coach. He created a sense of urgency from Day One, all the way through the 10-week program, and I thought we got a lot of work done. We’ve got a long ways to go, but we laid a good foundation.”

-- Raiders Sign 3rd-Rounder Keyron Crawford --
Sun Jun 21, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed 3rd-round draft draft pick DE Keyron Crawford to a four-year contract.

-- Raiders Unlikely to Sign Stefon Diggs --
Sun Jun 21, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Las Vegas Raiders are unlikely to sign veteran free-agent WR Stefon Diggs.

-- Henry Ruggs Denied Parole --
Thu Jun 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports former Raiders WR Henry Ruggs was denied parole nearly five years after killing a woman in a car crash in Las Vegas, the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners ruled Thursday.

-- Brock Bowers 100% Healthy --
Thu May 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers, who battled a knee injury for the majority of last season, said he feels 100% healthy: "It feels good to be back out there [and] practicing full speed."

-- Maxx Crosby Rehab Update --
Wed May 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak says the goal is to have DE Maxx Crosby (knee) back by training camp. "He's still the first one in this building every day working. He's the leader on our team. And when he's out there, you feel his presence. Yes, we're counting on him being out there for training camp."

-- Taron Johnson Wants a New Deal --
Sun May 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The California Post reports CB Taron Johnson's absence at Las Vegas Raiders voluntary offseason workouts is contract related. The $18M he's on the books for in '26 & '27 is non guaranteed. Thus, it makes sense he's looking for more security.

-- Raiders Sign Benito Jones --
Wed May 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed veteran free-agent DT Benito Jones.

-- Raiders Sign 2nd-Rounder Treydan Stukes --
Thu Apr 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed 2nd-round draft pick S Treydan Stukes to a four-year contract.

-- Raiders Sign 4th-Rounder Mike Washington Jr. --
Thu Apr 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed 4th-round draft pick RB Mike Washington Jr. to a four-year contract.

-- Raiders Release Jamin Davis --
Thu Apr 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Las Vegas Raiders have released LB Jamin Davis.

-- Jermod McCoy Rehab Update --
Thu Apr 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Las Vegas Raiders are optimistic about CB Jermod McCoy’s (torn ACL) chances to play in 2026. McCoy missed all of 2025, while recovering from a torn ACL.

-- Raiders Hope Kirk Cousins Starts for All of 2027 --
Thu Apr 23, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders hope veteran QB Kirk Cousins can be their starting quarterback throughout the 2026 season. The Raiders want Cousins to mentor impending #1 overall pick, Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, all season as the starter, before turning the offense over to Mendoza in 2027.

-- Raiders Re-Sign Jordan Meredith --
Tue Apr 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have re-signed RFA C Jordan Meredith to a one-year contract.

-- Raiders Re-Sign Ian Thomas --
Tue Apr 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports free-agent TE Ian Thomas has re-signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on a one-year contract.

-- Raiders to Host Fernando Mendoza --
Tue Apr 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza will be in the building today for his visit to the Raiders today, the team who holds the #1 overall pick. It is his only scheduled visit.

-- Raiders Host Najee Harris --
Fri Apr 3, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports veteran free-agent RB Najee Harris visited with the Las Vegas Raiders on Friday.

-- Kirk Cousins Likely to Start for the Raiders in 2026 --
Thu Apr 2, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins will likely will be starting games for the team in 2026.

-- Raiders Sign Kirk Cousins --
Thu Apr 2, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports veteran free-agent QB Kirk Cousins will sign a five-year, $172 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders that in reality is a one-year, fully-guaranteed $20 million deal that also contains a club option for two years at $80 million. The Falcons will pay Cousins $8.7 million this season, the Raiders another $1.3 million and Las Vegas also agreed to pay its new quarterback a fully-guaranteed $10 million roster bonus on the third day of the 2027 new league year.

-- Raiders Eyeing Kirk Cousins --
Wed Apr 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports QB Kirk Cousins is considered a prime option for the Las Vegas Raiders as they look to pair a veteran quarterback with rookie QB Fernando Mendoza.

-- Raiders Host K.C. Concepcion --
Wed Mar 25, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Las Vegas Raiders visited with Texas A&M WR K.C. Concepcion this week.

-- Raiders to Host Fernando Mendoza --
Wed Mar 25, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza will make a top-30 visit to the Los Angeles Raiders in two weeks.

-- Raiders Name Mike Sullivan --
Tue Mar 24, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have named Mike Sullivan QBs Coach.

-- Christian Wilkins Watch --
Fri Mar 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports free-agent DT Christian Wilkins (foot) fully intends to play this season, but still is rehabbing his foot injury, per his agent. Thus far, 26 teams have reached out and are waiting for Wilkins to be ready, and Wilkins is expected to have a new home as soon as he wants to sign.

-- Raiders Re-Sign Thomas Booker --
Tue Mar 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Las Vegas Raiders have re-signed RFA DT Thomas Booker to a one-year contract.

-- Raiders Sign Spencer Burford --
Tue Mar 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed free-agent OL Spencer Burford to a one-year contract.

-- Raiders Host Spencer Burford --
Tue Mar 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Las Vegas Raiders hosted free-agent OT Spencer Burford on Tuesday, per source. Burford started in 38 of 56 career games in four seasons in San Francisco.

-- Raiders Sign One --
Mon Mar 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed free-agent LB Segun Olubi.

-- Raiders Sign Dareke Young --
Thu Mar 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The California Post reports the Las Vegas Raiders have signed free-agent WR Dareke Young.

-- Raiders Sign Connor Heyward --
Thu Mar 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent FB Connor Heyward has agreed to terms with the Las Vegas Raiders on a two-year, $5.5 million max value deal with $2 million fully guaranteed.

-- Maxx Crosby Going Nowhere --
Thu Mar 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Las Vegas Raiders are currently telling teams that DE Maxx Crosby won’t be traded, in the aftermath of the failed effort to ship him to the Ravens for a pair of first-round picks. The Raiders never wanted to trade him. He wanted out. Now that he’s back and has publicly recommitted to the Raiders, he’s staying put.

-- Maxx Crosby Going Nowhere? --
Wed Mar 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Las Vegas DE Maxx Crosby declared himself a Raider on social media.

-- Maxx Crosby Trade Watch --
Wed Mar 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Las Vegas Raiders still want two first round draft picks in exchange for DE Maxx Crosby.

-- Raiders Trade Geno Smith --
Tue Mar 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Las Vegas Raiders are trading QB Geno Smith (before his official release) and a 2026 7th-round pick to the New York Jets in exchange for a 2026 6th-round pick, per sources. Smith returns to the team for which he started his NFL career for in 2013.

-- Raiders Tender Offers --
Tue Mar 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Las Vegas Raiders have applied an original round RFA tender to DT Thomas Booker and a standard tender RFA on OL Jordan Meredith. If Booker signs offer sheet signed with another team, LV is entitled to a pick in the round he was originally drafted (5th round).

-- Raiders Sign Matt Gay --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to sign free-agent PK Matt Gay.

-- Raiders Re-Sign Malcolm Koonce --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Las Vegas Raiders have re-signed DE Malcolm Koonce to a one-year, $11 million contract.

-- Raiders Sign Quay Walker --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to terms with LB Quay Walker on a three-year, $40.5 million contract with $28 million guaranteed.

-- Raiders Sign Nakobe Dean --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to sign free-agent LB Nakobe Dean to a three-year, $36 million contract with $20 million in guaranteed money.

-- Raiders Sign Kwity Paye --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports free-agent DE Kwity Paye has reached agreement on a 3-year, $48 million deal that includes $32 million guaranteed with the Las Vegas Raiders.

-- Raiders Sign Jalen Nailor --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to sign free-agent WR Jalen Nailor to a three-year, $35 million contract, including $23 million guaranteed.

-- Raiders Sign Tyler Linderbaum --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to sign free-agent C Tyler Linderbaum to a three-year, $81 million contract with $60 million guaranteed.

-- Raiders Re-Sign Eric Stokes --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Las Vegas Raiders have re-signed CB Eric Stokes to a three-year, $30 million contract, including $20 million guaranteed.

-- Raiders Acquire Taron Johnson --
Sun Mar 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have acquired Bills veteran CB Taron Johnson, sources say. It's a 6/7 pick swap.

-- Raiders Trade Maxx Crosby --
Fri Mar 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to trade DE Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for 2026 and 2027 first-round draft picks. The trade cannot be processed until next week, but it is in place.

-- Raiders Release Alex Cappa --
Fri Mar 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have released veteran OG Alex Cappa.

-- Raiders to Release Geno Smith --
Fri Mar 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders will release QB Geno Smith. This move clears $8 million in cap space room, but the team will also take on $18.5 million in dead money. The Raiders will attempt to trade Smith before the release is made official at the start of the new league year.

-- Raiders Plans for Fernando Mendoza If... --
Fri Mar 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports the Los Angeles Raiders’ preference is to not start QB Fernando Mendoza immediately should they draft him first overall in April.

-- Raiders Re-Sign Three --
Thu Mar 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have extended a tender to ERFAs DE Charles Snowden, C Will Putnam, and S Tristin McCollum.

-- Raiders Name Nick Holz --
Fri Feb 27, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Lass Vegas Raiders have named Nick Holz Offensive Passing Game Coordinator.

-- Fernando Mendoza Has Fantastic Meeting with Raiders --
Fri Feb 27, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Las Vegas Raiders official website reports QB Fernando Mendoza said he had a fantastic meeting with the Las Vegas Raiders at the NFL Combine. He also later labeled HC Klint Kubiak and his staff as “football savvy.”

-- What the Raiders Want for Maxx Crosby --
Thu Feb 26, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports a league source says the Las Vegas Raiders are looking for two first-round picks and a player in return for any deal involving DE Maxx Crosby. That’s what the Cowboys got for DE Micah Parsons in August, with the player being DL Kenny Clark. The quality of player the Raiders want wasn’t specified. Presumably, it’s a starting-caliber contributor.

-- Maxx Crosby Expected to Play for Raiders --
Tue Feb 24, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders GM John Spytek says he expects star DE Maxx Crosby to play for the team in 2026 amid trade speculation.

-- Raiders Name Mario Jeberaeel --
Sun Feb 22, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Las Vegas Raiders have named Mario Jeberaeel Offensive Run Game Coordinator.

-- Raiders Name Omar Young --
Thu Feb 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Las Vegas Raiders have named Omar Young RBs Coach.

-- Raiders Name Marquice Williams --
Thu Feb 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Las Vegas Raiders have named Marquice Williams Senior Special Teams Coach.

-- Raiders Name Rick Dennison --
Thu Feb 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Las Vegas Raiders have named Rick Dennison Offensive Line Coach.

-- Raiders Name Two --
Wed Feb 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Las Vegas Raiders have named Ronell Williams LBs Coach and Al Holcomb Senior Defensive Assistant.

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