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The Las Vegas Raiders are expanding their coaching search and have requested an interview with Ejiro Evero, the Panthers’ defensive coordinator, along with other candidates. Evero, 45, brings 17 NFL seasons and former DC roles with the Broncos and Panthers, noted for developing defensive backs but with defenses that have shown mixed run-stopping performance in recent seasons.
An updated NFL first-round mock has Fernando Mendoza, Indiana’s Heisman-winning QB, going No. 1 to the Las Vegas Raiders, while Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love lands at No. 9 with the Kansas City Chiefs; the piece outlines the rest of the projected first round with various team needs and top prospects.
Brian Flores is currently the favorite to become the next head coach of the Raiders, with betting odds at +175, amid ongoing coaching vacancies and rumors of a Patriots reunion in Las Vegas. Other potential candidates include Klint Kubiak and Robert Saleh, but Flores remains the frontrunner for now.
Maxx Crosby commented on the Raiders' decision to fire coach Pete Carroll, praising his career and character despite the team's poor season, which was marked by misjudgments like drafting a top-10 running back when the team lacked foundational infrastructure. The Raiders' struggles continue, and Carroll's coaching career may be nearing its end.
The Las Vegas Raiders announced multiple team moves including 12 reserve/future signings, acquiring draft picks, and signing new players like WR Tyler Lockett, while also engaging in community initiatives and honoring players with awards such as Max Crosby and Thomas Booker IV.
The Las Vegas Raiders have fired head coach Pete Carroll after a 3-14 season, with team owner Mark Davis announcing the move and General Manager John Spytek, in collaboration with Tom Brady, tasked with finding a new coach. The season was marked by a series of poor performances, including two 31-0 losses, but ended on a high note with a win against the Chiefs. The team holds the No. 1 pick in the 2026 draft.
The article presents a mock draft for the 2026 NFL Draft, highlighting the Raiders' potential selection of Fernando Mendoza as the No. 1 overall pick, and discusses various prospects and team needs across the league, emphasizing the impact of coaching changes and team rebuilds on draft strategies.
The Las Vegas Raiders ended a difficult 3-14 season with a narrow victory over the Chiefs, celebrating a win that ended a losing streak and highlighted promising individual performances, while also looking forward to the upcoming draft and future improvements.
The Raiders hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after their Week 18 win, with the draft scheduled for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. The draft order is based on team records, with the Raiders previously selecting first overall in 2007.
The 2026 NFL Draft order has been finalized for non-playoff teams, with the Raiders holding the No. 1 pick after clinching it with the Giants' win over the Cowboys. The draft will be held in Pittsburgh on April 23, and teams are set to select top prospects, including potential quarterbacks like Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore. The order is based on team records and strength of schedule, with the Raiders aiming to draft a franchise quarterback.
In a notably unexciting NFL game, the Raiders narrowly defeated the Chiefs 14-12 with a late 60-yard field goal, featuring no touchdowns, multiple turnovers, and a safety, marking a low point in the 2025 season.
The Las Vegas Raiders have secured the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after finishing with the worst record, with the draft scheduled for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. The projected top pick is Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, and the draft order has been updated based on Week 18 results and various tiebreakers.
The Las Vegas Raiders will host the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on January 4, 2025, at 1:25 p.m. PT. The game will be broadcast on CBS with local coverage, and can be streamed via NFL+, YouTube TV, and Paramount+. Fans can also follow the game on social media for highlights and updates.
The Raiders plan to give playing time to all players in their final game to potentially secure the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft if they lose to the Chiefs, highlighting the ongoing issue of tanking driven by the draft order system, which incentivizes losing to get better draft positions. The NFL could consider alternative draft systems to encourage teams to compete hard even when out of playoff contention.
The Kansas City Chiefs' season concludes with a game against the Las Vegas Raiders on January 4, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium, with multiple viewing options including CBS TV, YouTube live pre- and post-game shows, NFL+ streaming, and radio broadcasts on 96.5 The Fan, along with social media updates.