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4th-round pick has some high expectations
There has been a lot of juice surrounding Las Vegas Raiders’ fourth-round draft pick, wide receiver Dont’a Thornton since the team selected him.
The team and fans are tantalized by Thornton’s rare combination of side (he’s 6-foot-5) and speed (he runs a 4.3 40). The kid can rip the roof off of a defense as a true Al Davis-type vertical threat.
The Thornton hype train recently gained more steam when well respected ESPN NFL analyst made his part of his annual post-draft tradition. Riddick teams a later-round draft pick from each to who he...
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Diving into sixth-round pick’s game
The Las Vegas Raiders made an interesting selection in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, taking Montana State’s Tommy Mellott with the 215th overall pick.
While Mellott played quarterback for the Bobcats, he was announced as a wide receiver when drafted and is expected to switch positions in the NFL. On top of that, Raiders’ director of college scouting Brandon Yeargan suggested Mellott will be used more as an offensive weapon than at one specific position.
“I wouldn’t pigeonhole him right now,” Yeargan said after the draft. “...We’re looking really as an...
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Diving into the sixth-round pick’s game
The Las Vegas Raiders got a unique player in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting Ole Miss defensive lineman JJ Pegues with the 180th overall pick.
Pegues is a versatile defender who took 866 snaps at defensive tackle, 359 snaps as a defensive end and 426 at nose tackle during his college career, according to Pro Football Focus.
Last season, he stood out against the run with an 81.8 PFF run defense grade that ranked eighth among interior defenders in the SEC, and he tied for 11th with 17 defensive stops....
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Las Vegas inks cornerback Darien Porter
There’s one to go.
Tuesday, the Las Vegas Raiders closed in on finalizing the signing of their draft class by finalizing a contract for third-round pick, cornerback Darien Porter, who has a chance to playa prominent role right away.
Last Thursday and Friday, the Raiders signed nine of their 11 draft picks. Now, the only unsigned pick is second-round pick, TCU wide receiver Jack Bech. There have been some high second-round pick getting fully guaranteed contracts, which is the first time that has ever happened. So, expect some delays on other second-round picks. But,...
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Check back often for all the Raiders’ schedule leaks and rumors
The Las Vegas Raiders’ 2025 schedule leaks are starting. Remember, these are unconfirmed so be careful with your travel plans. The official release is at Wednesday 5 p.m. PT.
Here is the Raiders’ 2025 list of opponents:
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AWAY
Denver Broncos
Kansas City Chiefs
Los Angeles Chargers
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There are some exciting games on the slate
The 2025 NFL schedule will be released Wednesday at 5 p.m. PT and we will finally get to see exactly what the Las Vegas Raiders’ regular-season schedule will look like.
We want to know which Raiders’ game this upcoming season do you want to see most?
The Raiders have nine home games at Allegiant Stadium and eight roadies in the 2025 season, the first full season under new coach Pete Carroll.
To refresh you, here are their opponents:
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There is a glaring need of improvement in key offensive area
The Las Vegas Raiders worked to upgrade the offense through the offseason as the new regime led by general manager John Spytek and coach Pete Carroll took over.
They hired Chip Kelly as the offensive coordinator. They traded for new quarterback Geno Smith and they drafted running back Ashton Jeanty and wide receiver Jack Bech in the first two rounds of the draft.
So, of course, they are looking for a jolt of electricity from the new-look unit that already features second-year superstar tight end Brock Bowers.
While the...
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Adding Anthony Patch means a positive shift in player evaluation for general manager John Spytek
Just as the Las Vegas Raiders made a flurry of moves during the 2025 NFL Draft, the Silver & Black also moved pieces around in the front office.
With general manager John Spytek’s initial draft class in the books as he adds ingredients to a roster that head coach Pete Carroll will cook with, the Raiders chief personnel man swiftly made moves to spice up the player personnel department in Las Vegas.
First came the arrival of new assistant general manager Brian Stark and assistant...
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All the latest NFL news and rumors
We’re into the fifth 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 the NFL draft complete and the second phase of free agency still happening. 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:
May 12
1:16 p.m.: Raiders’ star tight end Brock Bowers is with the team for offseason work...
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Diving into the fourth-round pick’s tape
The Las Vegas Raiders were looking to add depth to their defensive line during the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting South Carolina’s Tonka Hemingway.
At nearly 6-foot-3 and 285 pounds, Hemingway has a bit of a tweener body type but has some versatility to contribute at either defensive end or tackle. He’s also an impressive athlete, recording a 9.46 RAS with his testing numbers at the NFL Combine, which can help him immediately contribute as a pass-rusher.
The former Gamecock’s quickness and movement skills helped him record 29 pressures (on 269...
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Las Vegas shuffles roster after rookie minicamp
As expected, the Las Vegas Raiders did some roster shuffling at the bottom of the roster Monday after conducting a rookie minicamp during the weekend that included some veteran tryouts.
Among the six signings were already reported signings of linebacker Jaylon Smith and safety Jonathan Sutherland, two veterans who were trying out during the weekend.
To make room for the six new players on the 90-man roster, the Raiders shipped out six players on Monday. They included 2023 draft pick linebacker Amari Burney and 2022 draft pick Matthew Butler. Both were bit players...
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Raiders take an other wide receiver in 4th round
The Las Vegas Raiders’ wide receiver position has been a work in progress. Here is a look at where the position at this point:
New free agent added:
None.
They did sign Kyle Phillips off the street early in the offseason.
Free agent who departed:
Terrace Marshall (Philadelphia Eagles).
Current free agents:
DJ Turner.
Free agents retained:
None.
Free agent visits:
Hunter Renfrow.
Returners:
Jakobi Myers, Tre Tucker, Alex Bachman,.
Cut:
Ramel Keyton, Tyreik McAllister, Kristen Wilkerson
Draft:
They took TCU wide receiver Jack Bech in the second round with the...
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