At 23, Nigerian-born defensive end needs strong offseason to merit roster spot

David Agoha remains quite the enigma for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Heading into his third season with the team after being allocated to the Silver & Black from the NFL International Player Pathway Program, the Nigerian born defensive end was mentored by tow-time Super Bowl champion Osi Umenyiora.

Agoha was one of six Nigerian prospects assigned to NFL teams through the international program.

At 6-foot-4 and 252 pounds, Agoha brings prototypical size to the table as a defensive end. He’s showcased glimpses of the athleticism that made him...

Diving into what the South Carolina linebacker could bring to the Raiders

With the Las Vegas Raiders needing a linebacker in the 2025 NFL Draft, Silver and Black Pride has been cycling through this year’s prospects at the position. Next up is South Carolina’s Demetrius Knight Jr.

Having spent four seasons at Georgia Tech and one at Charlotte before finishing up at South Carolina last fall, Knight will be one of the older rookies (turns 25 years old in July) in the NFL next season. That’s also helped him become an instinctual backer, especially against the run.

According to [Pro...

Will Las Vegas add to position?

The Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackles position has had some changes. Here is a look at where the position stands:

New free agent added:

Leki Fotu, defensive tackle (New York Jets).

Free agent who departed:

None.

Current free agents:

John Jenkins

Free agents retained:

Adam Butler, Matthew Butler (exclusive rights), Zach Carter.

Free-agent visit:

Fotu.

Returners:

Christian Wilkins, Jonah Laula, Adam Butler, Carter, Matthew Butler.

Draft:

The Raiders could use some more depth here. But with other needs, it may not be a major area of early need. Perhaps Las Vegas will invest an...

Raiders can add some picks and maybe still get a top target

With the NFL draft coming up this month, the Las Vegas Raiders could do in several different directions in the first round.

They could stay put with the No. 6 overall pick or they could trade up or down in the round.

Trading down could be a real possibility if you look at the top of the draft, especially if the Raiders are sold on the top quarterback prospects, but still want a top offensive playmaker.

For the sake of this exercise, let’s look at a recent mock...

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 1

6:59 a.m.: The NFL owners voted to approve a new rule in...

Social media not sold on new Raiders general manager quite yet

The reality is it will be a few years before we can fairly and truly judge the job John Spytek has been doing as the general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders.

However, reality and social media don’t always play nice together.

So, it seems, Spytek is already be judged for his work as the Raiders’ general manager just two months on the job

According to a recent study by Betway.com, fans on social media haven’t been overly impressed by Spytek’s work in las Vegas so far. The website...

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Newcomer Alex Cappa along with Dylan Parham should bring out best of the group

As an exclusive rights free agent, Jordan Meredith’s return to the Las Vegas Raiders was always an eventuality.

Exclusive rights free agents (ERFAs) are any player with fewer than three accrued seasons and an expired contract. These type of free agents have less flexibility than other types meaning, if the player’s original team offers a one-year contract at the league minimum (based on credited seasons), the player can’t negotiate with other teams. And has no recourse but to sign the one-year minimum offer or retire.

Thus,...

Finding some potential starting linebackers on Days 2 and 3 of the draft

Heading into the 2025 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders’ biggest need on defense is at linebacker. Last season’s starters Robert Spillane and Divine Deablo left in free agency, meaning the Raiders will have two new first-stringers on the second level of the defense this fall.

While Elandon Roberts could fill one of those voids, the soon-to-be 31-year-old is only on a one-year contract. And Devin White is more of a depth piece after making just one start last season. Also, relying on [Amari Burney or any...

Raiders have a need at the running back position and could find a gem in a loaded draft class.

The Las Vegas Raiders have a big need at the running back position. What was expected to lead the offense last season flopped and didn’t have a player rush for 500 yards. With Chip Kelly in the building and his extensive run game, a young back can help the Raiders have a bounce-back running the football.

It's good that the Raiders' 2025 draft class is stacked at the position. The depth could allow the Raiders to take two running backs to...

Plan to return to Napa reportedly won’t happen

Well, it would have been a really cool story and a fun summer.

But, you can’t cry over spilled wine.

In February, new head coach Pete Carroll got Bay Area Las Vegas Raiders fans excited when he told SiriusXM NFL Radio that the team was planning to return to Napa, California for training camp. The plan wasn’t finalized at the team, but it was the hope of the franchise.

However, Monday, while at the NFL owners meetings, The Athletic reported that it appears the Napa plan will not happen this year....

Team is confident deal will get done

The Geno Smith contract talks are still hovering out there, which has been a minor surprise.

The Las Vegas Raiders have been expected to work out a deal with their new starting quarterback since the deal became official on March 12, five days after the team agreed to send a third-round pick (No. 92 overall) to the Seattle Seahawks for Smith, who played well under new Raiders head coach Pete Carroll in Seattle.

Yet, extension talks have been quiet. Still, both Carroll and new Las Vegas general manager said told reporters Monday at...