The Raiders added a starting quarterback this offseason by trading for Geno Smith. But there’s still a chance they could take a signal caller in the NFL draft.
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The Raiders currently have nine picks for the NFL draft, scheduled for April 24 to 26. Here’s the Review-Journal’s latest seven-round mock draft for them.
New UNLV coach Dan Mullen conducted his first spring football practice Thursday and loved being around his players.
The Raiders had some of the NFL’s best linebackers during their heydays of the 1970s and ’80s. The Las Vegas Review-Journal came up with a list of the five best.
A Hard Rock Bet gambler has hit the first four legs of a five-team futures parlay and needs to hit their pick for the NCAA men’s basketball tournament winner to cash the ticket.
The Raiders signed a veteran tight end to complement Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer on Tuesday.
The Raiders agreed to terms on a free-agent contract with veteran defensive tackle Leki Fotu, who played in only two games last season because of injuries.
The Patriots matched the Raiders’ offer sheet for restricted free agent Christian Elliss, paving the way for the linebacker to rejoin New England.
Wide receiver Ricky White ran a consensus 4.44 40-yard dash Monday at UNLV’s pro day, a dramatic improvement from the 4.61 he posted at the NFL scouting combine.
The Raiders have been to the playoffs twice in the past 22 years, but used to be one of the NFL’s dominant teams. The Review-Journal ranks their top-5 wins.
Dan Mullen begins his first spring football practice Thursday as UNLV’s coach, and those close to him, including Hall of Fame coach Urban Meyer, believe the sky is the limit.
Raiders fans want to know why quarterback Geno Smith’s new contract isn’t done yet, as well as what restructuring Christian Wilkins’ deal means.
Raheem Mostert was in the middle of free-agent talks with the Raiders when he got a text message from Geno Smith that left an impression on the running back.
The Raiders have neither introduced Geno Smith to the media nor agreed to a new contract with their new quarterback since acquiring him from the Seahawks.
The Raiders signed Patriots restricted free-agent linebacker Christian Elliss to an offer sheet Wednesday, two days after bringing him to Las Vegas for a visit.