Las Vegas got a 2027 third-round pick for a quarterback with 20 touchdowns, and the No. 1 overall pick makes his first NFL start Sunday against Seattle.
The Raiders traded Kirk Cousins to the Vikings on Tuesday afternoon for a third-round pick in the 2027 draft, and within the hour they had named Fernando Mendoza the starting quarterback. Two moves, one decision. At 4-5, Las Vegas has stopped spending on this season and started spending on the next one.
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Here is what can be learned about the Raiders from a rewatch of their ugly loss to the San Francisco 49ers, which sent the final message the team isn’t quite ready to compete this year.
With the trade deadline set for 1 p.m. Tuesday and Las Vegas sporting a 4-5 record, Raiders coach Klint Kubiak didn’t offer any insight Monday to what it might or might not do.
UPDATE: Vikings initial trade offer for Cousins involved a fifth-round pick According to league... The post Schultz Explains How Raiders and Vikings Reached Deal for Kirk Cousins appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Las Vegas | The Sportsnista The Raiders have officially turned the page at quarterback. Las Vegas traded veteran Kirk Cousins back to the Minnesota Vikings The post Mendoza Era Begins as Raiders Trade Cousins Back to…
In an unsurprising move, the Las Vegas Raiders signed rookie defensive lineman Tim Keenan to the 53-man roster from the practice squad. Keenan takes the roster spot left vacant from the Raiders’ trade of quarterback…
After trading Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings just hours before the NFL trade deadline Tuesday, the 2026 No. 1 overall pick’s first regular-season career start is upon us.
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak and GM John Spytek peeled the curtain back on the role that Fernando Mendoza played in the Kirk Cousins trade.
The Las Vegas Raiders traded quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings for a 3rd round pick (the Vikings’ second in the round) Tuesday. it opens the door for the Raiders play No. 1 overall draft pick Fernando…
After the trade that sent Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings, the Raiders on Tuesday named Fernando Mendoza, the top overall draft pick, as their starting quarterback.
The was a lot of speculation in the last few weeks around what the... The post Reports Conflict on Maxx Crosby Trade Interest appeared first on Raiders Beat.
The Las Vegas Raiders traveled to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, to renew the Battle of the Bay rivalry with the San Francisco 49ers. A rivalry that has meant so much to the two fan bases. Turnovers were the…
The Las Vegas Raiders traded quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings for a 3rd round pick Tuesday. it opens the door for the Raiders play No. 1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza. Here is a look at the key…
In a surprise twist, the Las Vegas Raiders traded quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings shortly before the NFL trade deadline pass on Tuesday afternoon, despite still being alive in the AFC playoff picture…
Star defensive end Maxx Crosby reiterated his desire to remain with the organization that drafted him despite Sunday’s loss that dropped the Raiders below .500.
Minnesota's 6-2 start is being dragged down by dreadful quarterback play, while Las Vegas looks ready to hand the offense over to rookie Fernando Mendoza
The Las Vegas Raiders have traded quarterback Kirk Cousins to Minnesota, setting up his reunion with the Vikings ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline.
The No. 1 overall draft pick will make his first start for the silver and black at 1:05 p.m. Sunday when the Raiders host the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium. ...
The Seattle Seahawks haven’t made any trade deadline day moves as of yet, but their Week 10 opponent just made a significant move at the quarterback position. Kirk Cousins is reuniting with the Minnesota Vikings, with…
The Las Vegas Raiders have shipped out starting quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings, clearing a path for the beginning of the Fernando Mendoza era.
The Las Vegas Raiders' snap counts and usage during Week 9's game against the San Francisco 49ers unveiled 5 significant alterations to the status quo.
The Raiders could have an opportunity to trade Kirk Cousins before the 1 p.m. NFL trade deadline after the Vikings looked awful at quarterback on Monday night.
A theme of the past two seasons for the Las Vegas Raiders have been a string of mostly good health. After the Raiders were one of the least injured teams in 2025, that trend has continued this season, which is a nice…
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jermod McCoy is slowly figuring things out in his suddenly-expanded role. We evaluate his play through two games in the rotation.
Here is a look at how the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2026 draft class (eight of the 10 picks are on the 53-man roster) fared in a 38-17 loss at the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday and what to look for Sunday at home against the…
The potential of Jalen Milroe making his first career start in Week 10 appears to have faded as quickly as it arose. On Seattle Sports 710’s Brock and Salk on Monday, Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald was asked…
This is always a fun debate. The history of the now Las Vegas Raiders is one of the richest in all of team sports. There have so any great players n the history of the franchise. Picking your favorite is no easy and it…
The AFC West is taking clear shape after Week 9, as the Las Vegas Raiders are hovering in the middle, way above the Chargers but below the Chiefs and Broncos.
Every indication over the last few days has been that the Raiders are not... The post Raiders Predicted to Trade Kirk Cousins to MIN appeared first on Raiders Beat.
The Raiders aren’t expected to trade Kirk Cousins before Tuesday afternoon’s deadline, but there’s... The post Could Monday’s Game Push Vikings to Trade for Cousins? appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Several players could potentially be available should the Raiders decide to sell ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. Here is a look at what they could be worth.
Photo Credit: Eric Nguyen, Vegas Sports Today SANTA CLARA, CA — The Las Vegas Raiders fell to the San Francisco 49ers, 38-17, in a Bay The post Photo Gallery: Raiders Fall to 49ers in Week 9 Loss appeared first on Vegas…
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is right to defend defensive coordinator Rob Leonard in the way that he did after the loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
With each passing week, it seems like the Raiders are struggling to find answers... The post On Raiders Defense, “Truthful Conversations are Going to Have to Be Had” appeared first on Raiders Beat.
The Las Vegas Raiders will stick with defensive coordinator Rob Leonard despite the team tying an NFL record by allowing 30 points in six consecutive games.
With about 24 hours until the NFL trade deadline, nobody with a phone full... The post Maxx Crosby Wants to Stay With the Raiders, and the Numbers Back Him Up appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Cinco entregas de balón condicionaron el partido para Las Vegas, que no pudo aprovechar las oportunidades que tuvieron para acercarse en el marcador ante los 49ers.
There wasn’t a lot to feel good about after the Raiders loss to the... The post Raiders Quietly got Big Games from 3 Rookies on Sunday appeared first on Raiders Beat.
The Seattle Seahawks, as expected, are a favorite to win versus the Las Vegas Raiders and former Seahawks offensive coordinator and current Raiders head coach, Klint Kubiak. Per the current lines at FanDuel Sportsbook,…
The Raiders have reached the mid-point in the 2026 season, and arguably the biggest... The post After Week 9, Raiders’ Failed Running Game Has a New (Old) Culprit Again appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Positives and negatives from the Las Vegas Raiders' loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 9, including Kirk Cousins, Klint Kubiak, Rob Leonard and more.
Quarterback Kirk Cousins has been part of trade rumors with the deadline approaching. The Raiders need to at least pick up the phone and listen should it ring.
Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer form the most productive tight end duo in the NFL, but both players fumbled as part of a comedy of errors in a loss to the 49ers.
Everything to know about the Las Vegas Raiders before the trade deadline, from the latest rumors to Klint Kubiak and John Spytek's approach to realistic moves.
At 4-5 and not a contender, the Raiders have Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby but not a clear-cut course to chart with the NFL trade deadline approaching Tuesday.
In this episode of Vegas Sports Sunday, the Review-Journal’s Dominic Lavoie and Heidi Fang assess what allowed the 49ers to pick up an easy win over the Raiders.
The Raiders fell behind 14-0 and gave the football away five times in the second half of an old-fashioned beatdown administered by the San Francisco 49ers.
After Sunday’s loss, the Raiders might be inclined to sell off a player or... The post Raiders Want Us to Believe No One is Interested in their Players appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Turnovers were costly for the Raiders, including three interceptions by quarterback Kirk Cousins, in a 38-17 loss to the 49ers on Sunday, dropping Las Vegas to 4-5 on the season.
The San Francisco 49ers were too strong not to take advantage of all the Raiders’ mistakes, beating their classic Battle of the Bay rival 38-17 Sunday afternoon at Levi’s Stadium. ...
The Raiders committed five turnovers and were overrun by the rival San Francisco 49ers in their first trip to the Bay Area since their 2020 relocation to Las Vegas.
Raiders cornerback Darien Porter will play on Sunday against the 49ers, though his role is uncertain after exiting last week’s game with a groin injury.
The Las Vegas Raiders beating the San Francisco 49ers in Week 9 matters more than just in the win-loss column; this is about regional pride and supremacy.
The Las Vegas Raiders visited their former Bay Area rival on Sunday when they faced the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, California. Here is what happened.
The Las Vegas Raiders' game vs. the San Francisco 49ers will feature RBs and TEs on the ground and in the pass game. Which team can overcome deficiencies at WR?