The Las Vegas Raiders' offseason has been a good one so far. As the Silver and Black got into free agency they have made a lot of noise. Head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek made it clear that they are trying to win right away and that has been clear in free agency.
The Las Vegas Raiders have been struggling for the past few years, which prompted owner Mark Davis to overhaul the organization again. Davis fired Tom Telesco and Antonio Pierce and brought in John Spytek and Pete Carroll to turn the franchise around.
Last season, the Las Vegas Raiders ranked dead last in the NFL in rushing yards and yards per carry. Their leading rusher, Alexander Mattison, finished the year with just 420 yards.
Free agent signing gives Las Vegas another tall, rangy, versatile safety to pair with Isaiah Pola-Mao A literal Chinn check — in more ways than one. That aptly sums up the Las Vegas Raiders’ Day 1 foray in free agency, particularly at the safety position.
Elandon Roberts was a leader in New England and Pittsburgh, which is why he was such a prominent figure in the defenses of Bill Belichick and Mike Tomlin .
On Friday, another former member of the Las Vegas Raiders front office has found a new home. Former assistant general manager Champ Kelly will now be heading to Miami to join the Dolphins organization.
The Las Vegas Raiders' free agency class so far tells the story of what the plan was for them to go after certain free agents. The Silver and Black have executed their plan tremendously and are looking not just at the now but into the future of the franchise.
It is unclear what the New England Patriots saw in the Las Vegas Raiders last season, but they have had zero issue bringing in former players to make the trip from Vegas to Foxborough.
The Las Vegas Raiders lost two starting linebackers in Robert Spillane and Divine Deablo. To help fill the void, they signed former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts .
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby is the most respected player on the roster. His voice in the organization is loud and past coaches have tried to build teams in his image -- hyper-competitive, tough, and dedicated football players at every level and position on the field.
According to Tom Pelissero, the Patriots are signing S Marcus Epps to a one-year deal worth up to $4.4 million. He finished last season on the Raiders’ injured reserve after suffering a torn ACL.
The Las Vegas Raiders saw key defenders depart in the first week of free agency. But their replacements, along with the trade for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, should have Pete Carroll happy.
There is no question the Las Vegas Raiders can win games behind Smith. Making this move will only help.
The Las Vegas Raiders want stability. That is why Pete Carroll is the new head coach and John Spytek the new general manager. Minority owner Tom Brady's voice is more evidence to that fact.
The Las Vegas Raiders addressed many of their most pressing needs with their free agency haul early in the signing period. One of those additions was safety Lonnie Graham who most recently played for the Carolina Panthers.
Though the Las Vegas Raiders took their time officially announcing the Geno Smith trade, there wasn't any last-minute drama and he's now a member of the team.
The Las Vegas Raiders have been busy so far this offseason. While Maxx Crosby’s extension and the trade for quarterback Geno Smith dominate the headlines, the Raiders have made a slew of impactful moves in free agency.
Few position groups on the Las Vegas Raiders' roster was as thin as their group of cornerbacks following the departure of Nate Hobbs in free agency. Even with Hobbs, the Raiders' defensive backfield was one injury away from peril this past season.
The Super Bowl champs are adding a veteran tight end to their roster.
Carson Wentz appears to be a Chiefs one-and-done. Kansas City will bring in a recent AFC West rival to replace him.
Pete Carroll and the Las Vegas Raiders have addressed the running back position by adding a veteran from Miami. On Thursday, Raheem Mostert signed a one-year contract worth $2.1 million to play football in Sin City this upcoming season.
The Raiders do not appear to be planning to hold Geno Smith to his Seahawks-constructed contract going into the season. An extension is considered likely, and it could be coming soon.
Heading into free agency, cornerback was one position [most of] Raider Nation had their eyes set on. A player such as D.J. Reed, Carlton Davis, Byron Murphy or Charvarius Ward joining the Las Vegas Raiders was a dream scenario for many fans, giving the Silver and Black a big name in the cornerback room.
It’s only March; you cannot be sick of these yet. Pro days have commenced, the Scouting Combine has concluded, and free agency is just beginning. That makes it the perfect time to try another Las Vegas Raiders mock draft.
Garoppolo discussed his decision to re-sign with the Rams as a backup despite potential opportunities to compete for a starting job elsewhere and seemingly took a shot at one of his former employers in the process.
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