Date | News |
4/29/25 | Ex-USC Coach Pete Carroll Lands Geno Smith's Successor in 2026 Mock Draft. The Raiders start next year's draft with a QB, says an early 2026 mock. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/ex-usc-coach-pete... |
4/27/25 | Raiders Have Given Geno Smith Options With Rookie WRs. The Las Vegas Raiders entered the 2025 NFL Draft with a less-than-ideal wide receiver room. The Raiders knew their pass-catchers were not up to par with the best groups in the AFC. General Manager John Spytek recognized the need to add talent to that position. The Raiders selected TCU's Jack Bech in the second round and Tennessee's Dont'e Thornton Jr. in the fourth. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/raiders/las-vegas-draft-gen... |
4/26/25 | Raiders predicted to select 151-touchdown quarterback on Day 3 of NFL draft. Two days of the 2025 NFL draft have come and gone and the Las Vegas Raiders have yet to draft a quarterback. This would have been unthinkable just a few months back, but the trade for Geno Smith has made the situation under center in Las Vegas much less dire. Smith is set to turn 35 in October and his three-year deal actually has an out after 2026. As if all that wasn't enough, Smith has never made it past the first round of the playoffs, so he isn't guaranteed to get Las Vegas over the hump to a Super Bowl. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/las-vegas-raid... |
4/24/25 | Areas of Focus for the Raiders in the NFL Draft. The Las Vegas Raiders' primary needs entering the offseason were at quarterback, offensive line, cornerback and running back. The Raiders addressed the quarterback position by trading for Geno Smith. The veteran quarterback is an upgrade and a quality starting option for the Raiders. John Spytek used free agency to add veteran options at nearly every one of the Raiders' primary needs, adding Alex Cappa, Raheem Mostert, Eric Stokes, Jeremy Chinn and Lonnie Johnson. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/raiders/las-vegas-draft-cor... |
4/23/25 | Raiders-Lions trade proposal gives Geno Smith new $17 million wide receiver. It's been a busy offseason for the Las Vegas Raiders so far. The team pulled off a trade for quarterback Geno Smith and brought in Pete Carroll to be the next head coach. In free agency, the team made some solid additions, like linebacker Elandon Roberts, cornerback Eric Stokes, and safety Jeremy Chinn. Now, the team is preparing for the 2025 NFL Draft in which they'll have the No. 6 pick in the first round. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/las-vegas-raid... |
4/22/25 | NFL analyst explains why Raiders may not be out on Shedeur Sanders after all. There was a time, eons ago, when Shedeur Sanders was going to be the next franchise QB for the Las Vegas Raiders. Everything about the fit made sense, and the #2 black-and-silver Sanders jersey looked pretty good. It probably was right around the time that the Raiders traded for Geno Smith, but no one can be truly sure. Now the Raiders are at the beginning of a win-now era with Carroll and Smith at the helm, while Sanders' chances of going in the top 10 on Thursday night are slimmer than they've ever been. Source: https://justblogbaby.com/nfl-analyst-explains-why-... |
4/22/25 | Raiders rumors: Watch out for trade up to get Shedeur Sanders. With all of the speculation around the NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders have been a sneaky name to land Shedeur Sanders. Despite them signing Geno Smith in the offseason, if the chance presents itself, they might make a move. ESPN NFL Draft insider Ben Solak explained why Las Vegas is a team to watch throughout this process. “The team to watch is the Raiders,” Solak explained. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/rai... |
4/21/25 | Seahawks linked to Ravens superstar as potential trade destination. First, they sent quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders, where he will reunite with former head coach Pete Carroll. Shortly after that move was completed, they traded wide receiver DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Seattle was also active in NFL free agency, signing wide receiver Cooper Kupp, quarterback Sam Darnold, and defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/seahawks-news/seah... |
4/20/25 | Mock Draft: Raiders Draft Potential Franchise QB in Third Round. The Las Vegas Raiders have their starting quarterback for the next two seasons, Geno Smith. While he was with the Seattle Seahawks, he was one of the best storylines when he took over the starting position in 2022, after being considered a draft bust for most of his career, put it all together, and had his best year in the NFL. As good as it will be for Raiders fans to see sustained success at the quarterback position, it isn't reasonable to expect Smith's stellar play to continue for very long. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/raiders/news/mock-draft-tyl... |
4/20/25 | NFL Mock Draft: Raiders Want To Succeed With Jeanty. The Las Vegas Raiders have a lot of thinking to do with the sixth overall pick ahead of the NFL draft. It's less than a week away, and after trading for and extending Geno Smith's contract, the expectation in Las Vegas is that they'll be able to win more games than four, potentially even a playoff push. Pete Carroll will reunite with Smith in Las Vegas and attempt to bring in the style of offense that made the Seattle Seahawks so successful in their heyday. Pair that with guidance from Tom Brady as a minority owner, and the Raiders are building a foundation from which the franchise can build towards success in the future. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/raiders/mock-draft-ashton-j... |
4/19/25 | Raiders Predicted To Select 151-TD QB of Future in NFL Draft Despite $85.5 Million Investment in Geno Smith. Despite signing Geno Smith to $85.5M multi-year extension, the Raiders may eye Shedeur Sanders as their QB of the future in 2025 NFL Draft Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/raiders-predict... |
4/18/25 | Raiders Projected To Ignite QB Competition For Geno Smith With No. 6 Overall Pick. Pete Carroll's Raiders go QB in latest NFL mock draft... Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/raiders-projected... |
4/18/25 | Disastrous Percy Harvin deal named worst Seahawks trade of all time. Not only did they send quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders, but the Seahawks also traded wide receiver DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sending two of their top players away was risky for Seattle, but they've been rewarded for bold moves in the past. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/seahawks-news/disa... |
4/18/25 | Raiders Facing a Challenge Decision with the No. 6 Pick. The Las Vegas Raiders will soon be on the clock with the No. 6 pick in the NFL Draft. The Silver and Black have improved at quarterback after trading for Geno Smith, but the unit still needs help at other positions. Smith alone will not be enough to improve the Raiders significantly. Las Vegas' ground game was the worst in the league last season, and that was a large part of the reason the unit struggled. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/raiders/las-vegas-john-spyt... |
4/17/25 | Raiders Predicted to Make Huge Trade to Land Geno Smith Replacement. Raiders predicted to make big trade and land Geno Smith's replacement. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/raiders-predicted... |
4/17/25 | Raiders WR Target Compared to Former 49ers Star. The Las Vegas Raiders are taking a hard look at Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III, a player with the potential to be a walk-in impact starter. Finding Geno Smith a weapon is a high priority, and Burden was recently compared to former San Francisco 49ers star Deebo Samuel by CBS Sports' Josh Edwards. "There are elements of his game that remind me of Randall Cobb, Curtis Samuel or Earl Bennett, but none are a perfect comparison for Burden," he wrote. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/raiders/las-vegas-luther-bu... |
4/17/25 | Patriots-Raiders trade pitch gives Drake Maye reliable $54 million left tackle. After a 4-13, last-place season in 2024, the Las Vegas Raiders have had a busy offseason, replacing general manager Tom Telesco and head coach Antonio Pierce with John Spytek and Pete Carroll, respectively. Las Vegas has also taken some strides to upgrade their roster, including trading for Geno Smith from the Seattle Seahawks and signing guard Alex Cappa, safety Jeremy Chinn, running back Raheem Mostert, defensive lineman Leki Fotu, cornerback Eric Stokes, tight end Ian Thomas, safety Lonnie Johnson Jr., linebacker Elandon Roberts and linebacker Devin White. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/las-vegas-raid... |
4/16/25 | Why Raiders Target Golden is Better Than Expected. The Las Vegas Raiders want to surround quarterback Geno Smith with as many top-flight weapons as possible. It not only benefits Smith, but whoever the long-term project is at quarterback. Several targets such as Arizona's Tetairoa McMillan, Missouri's Luther Burden III, and others have loomed large in the Raiders' crosshairs. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/raiders/las-vegas-matthew-g... |
4/16/25 | Raiders-Saints trade pitch adds $33 million wide receiver to New Orleans' offense. The Las Vegas Raiders ended their 2024 campaign with a 4-13 record and in fourth place in the AFC West, leading to the firing of general manager Tom Telesco and head coach Antonio Pierce. After hiring John Spytek and Pete Carroll this offseason, the Raiders also improved their offense by acquiring quarterback Geno Smith in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks for a third-round pick. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/las-vegas-raid... |
4/14/25 | Tom Brady’s Raiders Host Shedeur Sanders Despite $75,000,000 Investment in Geno Smith. The Raiders made a huge splash trading for Geno Smith. One NFL Insider thinks they could they still select a QB early in the 2025 NFL Draft? Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/qb-tom-bradys-r... |