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.
Fernando Mendoza’s latest lesson learned about life in the NFL: Things can change quickly. Mendoza said he had “no inking” the Las Vegas Raiders were discussing trading starting quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota…
A day after trading starting quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Vikings, the Raiders begin game preparations for their Week 10 matchup against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
In the early years of his career, Raiders GM John Spytek was an operations... The post John Spytek Taking Criticism for his Most Impressive Move as Raiders’ GM appeared first on Raiders Beat.
After the Raiders traded Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings, he kept his appointment at Great Clips and expressed his thanks to the organization and fans.
The Las Vegas Raiders' 2026 free-agent class didn't fare well in Week 9's loss to the San Francisco 49ers, but Kirk Cousins' time here was a net positive.
The Las Vegas Raiders are leading the NFL in every defensive category you don’t want to be a part of. Total yards, Yards Per game, rushing yards, passing yards, total points and points per game. Defensive coordinator…
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…
Las Vegas Raiders’ rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza will make his starting debut on Sunday at home against the Seattle Seahawks as he becomes the team’s full-time starter in wake of Kirk Cousins’ trade to the…
The Las Vegas Raiders are trying anything they can on defense, and it showed up in our advanced stats study for Week 9's game against the San Francisco 49ers.
When the Raiders host the Seahawks on Sunday, Fernado Mendoza will get the first... The post Daniel Jeremiah Wins Draft Day Debate on Fernando Mendoza appeared first on Raiders Beat.
The trade for Kirk Cousins came together quickly on Tuesday, but the Raiders’ plan... The post Raiders Believe Fernando Mendoza was Ready Before Now appeared first on Raiders Beat.
The Las Vegas Raiders were among the biggest headliners at the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday as they traded starting quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 third-round pick, their second of two.…
We mentioned in recent days on the FEED, but it’s worth looking into again. We just love these types of things. Las Vegas Raiders’ veteran defensive tackle Adam Butler is the team’s 2026 team nominee for the Salute to…
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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.
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…
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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 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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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' 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?
The Raiders are the biggest underdog on the board for Sunday’s Week 9 slate at +10 heading back to the Bay Area to take on the San Francisco 49ers (6-1). ...
The Las Vegas Raiders are down 1 game to the San Francisco 49ers in the all-time series. The Silver and Black will try to get even in Week 9's Battle of the Bay.
“I definitely think it’s the responsibility of me, Maxx and Kolton to tell the story of the Raiders a little bit and to kind of bridge that gap,” said punter AJ Cole.
The Las Vegas Raiders have a high-powered offense, but Klint Kubiak is still molding it. Could a couple of tweaks help the Raiders pull off a Week 9 upset?
The Las Vegas Raiders are a .500 team, which means they could be both buyers and sellers at the trade deadline. Who could get moved or who might stay or come?
Previewing the Las Vegas Raiders' return to the Bay Area as they take on the San Francisco 49ers. We speak with a 49ers expert in this week's Across the Bow.
The latest Las Vegas Raiders news roundup includes the final Week 9 injury report, Dylan Laube being honored, and some roster gymnastics the team pulled off.
The Las Vegas Raiders' Week 9 scouting report focuses on prominent trade candidates who could strengthen the team's bottom-tier ground attack and run defense.
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak has emphasized winning games as a priority, and Maxx Crosby helps them do that by giving the defense a pulse.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler is the team’s nominee for the NFL’s 2026 Salute to Service Award, which recognizes a league member for honoring and supporting the military community.
The Las Vegas Raiders seemed to give Ashton Jeanty a warning by diminishing his role in Week 8 against the New York Jets, but his trajectory is still fine.
The Las Vegas Raiders lost four straight games to potential Super Bowl contenders before last week. Coach Klint Kubiak insisted they remain "in the hunt" for a playoff spot.