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UCLA defensive lineman Laiatu Latu, left, pressures Arizona State quarterback Trenton Bourguet ...

What are the Raiders’ defensive line options in the draft?

North Carolina's quarterback Drake Maye participates in North Carolina's NFL Pro Day in Chapel ...

Raiders mailbag: What does the team think about Drake Maye?

New Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew talks to the news media at Intermountain Health Perform ...

Source: Photo of Minshew wearing joke sweatshirt a social media hoax

Alabama defensive back Terrion Arnold (3) celebrates with linebackers Jeremiah Alexander, left, ...

What are the Raiders’ cornerback, safety options in the draft?

By Rochelle Richards / Las Vegas Review-Journal

August 26, 2020 - 10:00 pm

This week’s guest is Raider Nation personality J. T. the Brick.

Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Allegiant Stadium insider Mick Akers, sports reporter Le’Andre Fox, and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang, Adam Hill and Vinny Bonsignore.

As training camp continues and we are less than three weeks from the showdown in Carolina and the Raiders prove to be deep with offensive weapons and a linebacking crew that has become a spotlight of their defense.

What are the Raiders’ defensive line options in the draft?

By Adam Hill / RJ

April 19, 2024 - 12:33 pm

The Raiders made a big splash in free agency to fill a hole at defensive tackle, but they are still in need of some pieces and could address it in the draft.

Raiders mailbag: What does the team think about Drake Maye?

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

April 19, 2024 - 7:00 am

Raiders fans continue to have quarterbacks on their minds with the NFL draft less than a week away. But it’s not just Jayden Daniels they are asking about.

Source: Photo of Minshew wearing joke sweatshirt a social media hoax

By Adam Hill / RJ

April 19, 2024 - 6:35 am

An image of Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew wearing a sweatshirt making light of his past rivalry with new teammate Maxx Crosby was not authentic, a source close to the team said.

What are the Raiders’ cornerback, safety options in the draft?

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

April 18, 2024 - 2:33 pm

One of the Raiders’ few holes on defense is at cornerback. The good news for them is that this month’s draft class gives them plenty of options to fill it.

Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby shakes hands with Golden Knights center Jack Eichel during th ...

Battle for Vegas softball game returns with new Knights captain

By Ben Gotz / RJ

April 18, 2024 - 1:07 pm

The Golden Knights’ annual softball game against the Raiders will return this year, with a new captain replacing Reilly Smith.

Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) celebrates his interception with teammates against the N ...

Raiders’ defensive breakdown: What are their biggest draft needs?

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

April 17, 2024 - 11:55 am

The Raiders had a surprising turnaround on defense last season, but they could still look to add on that side of the ball during this month’s NFL draft.

Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell takes questions during a media availability on the f ...

Graney: Raiders quarterback needs to be better to earn No. 1 role

By Ed Graney / RJ

April 16, 2024 - 3:15 pm

The Raiders starting quarterback down the stretch last season is prepared to compete for his job. It’s all he’s ever known as a football player.

Texas running back Jonathon Brooks, center, is tackled by Kansas defensive lineman Caleb Sampso ...

What are the Raiders’ running back options in the draft?

By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

April 16, 2024 - 2:59 pm

The Raiders have remade their running back room this offseason, but there are still a number of intriguing options in this year’s NFL draft.

Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo (5) greets fans after defeating the Denver Broncos 27-14 follo ...

These pro sports teams struck gold in Las Vegas. It wasn’t an easy journey

By Mick Akers / RJ

April 16, 2024 - 6:00 am

Whether they’re relocation or expansion teams, adding new pro teams to Las Vegas takes hard work by owners, Oak View Group Las Vegas president Marc Badain said.

Maxx Crosby ‘guarantees’ Chiefs wouldn’t have planted flag on Raiders logo

By Adam Hill / RJ

April 15, 2024 - 6:14 pm

Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby insisted he wasn’t bothered by Marquez Valdes-Scantling’s celebratory move after the Chiefs won the Super Bowl at Allegiant Stadium.