Standout left tackle wants a new contract

A key member of the Las Vegas Raiders’ foundation is reportedly staying way from the opening phase of the Pete Carroll tenure.

ESPN reported Wednesday afternoon that standout left tackle Kolton Miller has been skipping the voluntary offseason program because he wants a contract extension.

Miller is a free agent after this season and has no guaranteed money remaining his deal. Miller, 26, as the Raiders’ first-round pick in 2018 and he has been an upper-level left tackle.

It is not a surprise he is taking this stance. Players around the NFL often...

Diving into what the UCLA pass rusher could bring to Las Vegas

While the Las Vegas Raiders don’t have an immediate need for an edge-rusher after re-signing Malcolm Koonce this offseason, the defense could use a long-term solution since Koonce is only on a one-year deal. That’s likely a big reason the Raiders brought UCLA pass-rusher Oluwafemi Oladejo in for a Top 30 visit ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Oladejo is more of a project as he’s still new to the position. He played off-ball linebacker during his first three years in college (two at Cal and one at...

Diving into a few slot cornerback options

Heading into the 2025 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders’s defense has a glaring hole at nickelback. Nate Hobbs maned the slot over the last four years for the Raiders, but Hobbs signed with the Green Bay Packers during free agency and Las Vegas hasn’t added a suitable replacement yet this offseason.

That likely means the position will be a priority for John Spytek and Co. during the draft next week. So, which defensive backs in this year’s draft class can line up at nickel?

All draft projections listed below are via [*NFL...

Fans don’t think a Raiders’ trade would be worth it, but in the end He was a steal

On board with a Joe Milton trade to the Las Vegas Raiders?

Not in this economy, apparently.

We recently asked our community members if they would be approve of the Raiders trading for New England Patriots that their reported asking price of a third-round pick.

The Raiders, of course, have answered their immediate need for a starting quarterback in the near future with their trade for veteran Geno Smith. Despite the Smith acquisition the Raiders are still in search of a young...

Changed unit must prove itself

The Las Vegas Raiders offensive line struggled some in 0224 and there will be some change and competition going into the new season complete with new coaching.

The Raiders did quick work on the unit, which will be coached by Brennan Carroll, the son of Las Vegas’ head coach.

Before free agency began, Las Vegas signed signing former Cincinnati guard Alex Cappa, two days after the Bengals released him. He was in Tampa Bay with new Raiders’ general manager John Spytek and played with Raiders’ part owner Tom Brady. Cappa struggled in 2024 but has...

Checking the pulse of Raider Nation

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The Las Vegas Raiders are finishing their top-30 visits and preparing their draft board for next Thursday. John Spytek and Pete Carroll want to build a winning culture for a franchise that has dealt with losing for the past 20 seasons.

With the Raiders picking at six, it becomes the first crucial decision...

Fans support the switch at safety

One of the biggest decisions of the Las Vegas Raiders’ offseason thus far was a major switch at the safety position.

The first day of free agency saw standout Tre’von Moehrig, who was considered a priority for the team, agree to a three-year, $51 million deal with the Carolina Panthers. Shortly later, the Raiders agreed to terms with safety Jeremy Chinn of the Washington Commanders. Chinn is signing a two-year, $16-plus million deal with the Raiders with about $12 million in guaranteed money.

Our readers are totally on board with the switch. We recently...

Look at these numbers

There has been so much talk that the Las Vegas Raiders could draft Boise State star running back Ashton Jeanty with the No. 6 overall pick in the April 24-26 draft.

He is a popular mock favorite of the Raiders, a betting favorite and new Las Vegas general manager John Spytek attended his pro day in Boise.

So, it’s a real possibility that Jeanty ends up wearing the Silver and Black. Still, some people aren’t in favor of taking a running back so high.

I get the sentiment, but Jeanty is a special player and he...

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Diving into what the Texas defensive tackle could bring to Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Raiders could use some help at nose tackle heading into the 2025 NFL Draft as the club didn't re-sign John Jenkins, the Raiders’ starter over the last two seasons, during free agency. That should put Texas defensive tackle Alfred Collins on Las Vegas’ radar.

While Collins doesn’t have a ton of experience lining up at nose — recording 146 snaps in the A-gap versus 299 in the B-gap in Austin last season, according to Pro Football Focus — he has the size and skill set...

All the latest news and rumors

We’re into the fourth month of the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2025 offseason after a 2024 season which didn’t go as hoped and the team is looking toward the future with NFL free agency in the second phase and the NFL draft happening through the 24-26th this month. We’re collecting all the news, injury reports, signings, rumors, and everything you need to follow the Raiders and the NFL in the month of April.

We’ll update everything below in reverse chronological order:

April 15

1:29 p.m.: In addition to Jalen Ramsey, another successful cornerback Jaire Alexander...

Raiders’ holdover has history with new coach Pete Carroll

The Las Vegas Raiders will have some competition at cornerback and one player to keep an eye on Kyu Blu Kelly.

Let’s take a closer look at Kelly:

Size:

6-0, 193 pounds.

NFL experience:

He was drafted in the fifth round by the Baltimore Ravens in 2023. He did not make the team in training camp. The Seattle Seahawks, coached by now-Raiders coach Pete Carroll, claimed him off waivers and he was the Seahawks’ roster until November of his rookie season. He also spent time with the Green Bay Packers and...