What's the most appealing job among the six NFL head-coaching vacancies for 2025? Here's ranking them by most turnaround appeal for a new hire, such as hot candidate Ben Johnson.
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Could Deion Sanders leave Colorado to join the Las Vegas Raiders?
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The Raiders fired Antonio Pierce after finishing the 2024 season in last place in the AFC West.
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The Raiders gave Antonio Pierce only one full season as their head coach. Here's looking at who they should target most to replace him.
Bowers has had a dominant rookie season, and he made history by breaking Nacua's rookie receptions record.
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Las Vegas dropped from the No. 1 spot in the draft to the No. 6 slot after beating Jacksonville in Week 16.
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The Raiders hired Antonio Pierce full time after a strong interim stint to close the 2023 season, but after another mess of a losing season, they should hink about repalcing him, especially with several top candidates available.
Deion Sanders has taken the college football world by storm on the sidelines, and his son, Shedeur, has become a top QB prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft. Here's exploring whether the Raiders should invest in a package deal for the duo for 2025 and beyond.
The Giants and Raiders are in a heated battle for the top spot.
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Travis Hunter has a chance to be a rare two-way player to be drafted first overall, but because of QB-needy teams, he can also slip. Here's looking at the most likely landing spots for him next April.
Bill Belichick is 72 and one year removed from his legendary NFL coaching career. With him 27 wins away from setting the all-time wins record, here are the best places for him to resume his quest in 2025.
Two weeks after Gardner Minshew suffered a season-ending injury, the Raiders lost Aidan O'Connell to a potentially significant leg injury.
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The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from the NFL's Black Friday game between the Chiefs and Raiders.
John Madden had one of the best coaching careers in NFL history during his decade-long reign with the Raiders.
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The Sporting News revisits why John Madden retired from coaching and became one of the NFL's most iconic broadcasters.
The Las Vegas head coach was brutally honest in assessing his team ahead of the game.
Las Vegas will reportedly be without Minshew for the rest of the 2024 season. Here's how the rest of its QB room looks.
Daniel Jones went from being benched by the Giants to getting released by the team. Here's looking at his best short- and long-term options to his resume his NFL career.
The Raiders rookie tight end was asked about his celebration after Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.
The former Raiders coach resigned in 2021 amid controversy surrounding problematic emails.
Maxx Crosby was arguably the biggest name mentioned in trade deadline talks who did not get moved.
The Raiders went in an unlikely direction after firing OC Luke Getsy, bringing veteran coach Norv Turner out of retirement as an offensive assistant.
The veteran quarterback is well traveled since joining the league in 2015.
Here's everything to know about Aidan O'Connell's injury, including why the Raiders starter exited Sunday's game vs. the Rams with a thumb injury and was replaced by Gardner Minshew.
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How did the Jets fare in their trade to reunite wide receiver Davante Adams with Aaron Rodgers? Here's grading both them and the Raiders for the move.
We bring you all the details about former quarterback Tom Brady officially becoming a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.
We bring you all the trade details as Davante Adams heads from the Las Vegas Raiders to the New York Jets.
The Jets are reuniting the QB-WR combination of Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams after acquiring the star wide receiver from the Raiders.
New York made its move for the star wide receiver. Here's how the Davante Adams trade shakes up the Jets' wide receiver room.
The Sporting News discusses why the Raiders traded away star wide receiver Davante Adams to Jets.
As they prepare to face off on "Monday Night Football," both the Bills and Jets could be suitors for the star Raiders wide receiver.
Davante Adams wants out of Las Vegas, but when will the wide receiver return to the field?
Trade rumors around Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams are starting to heat up. Where could the Las Vegas star end up?
Tom Brady wants to buy a stake in the Raiders ownership group. Doing so could impact his broadcasting career. Here's how.
We detail the Las Vegas Raiders starting quarterback ahead of the team's Week 6 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Raiders have benched starting quarterback Gardner Minshew in favor of Aidan O'Connell in Sunday's game against the Broncos.
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The Raiders head coach had an interesting like on social media recently. Here's a look at Pierce's Instagram like regarding Davante Adams' future in Las Vegas.
The Davante Adams era in Las Vegas appears to be closing. Where will the wide receiver land next?
Davante Adams is looking like he wants to be traded from the Raiders, and the team will not lack high-profiler suitors, including one division rival and the team that starts his former QB.
Davante Adams could soon be on the move. Here are the latest rumors about the Raiders star.
We bring the latest updates for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams ahead of a Week 4 matchup against the Cleveland Browns.
There is some early QB controversy in Las Vegas to begin the 2024 season.
The Raiders were thumped by the lowly Panthers on Sunday, and coach Antonio Pierce cryptically called out some of his players after the game.
Raiders tight end Brock Bowers had a loud entrance to his rookie season but was held silent in the first half against the Panthers.
Baltimore and Las Vegas had to stop their Week 2 contest due to a medical emergency on the field.
The Raiders decided to punt late in their Week 1 game against the Chargers despite trailing by six points. Antonio Pierce explained the controversial decision after the game.
Here's everything to know about the Chargers-Raiders fight, including how Jim Harbaugh tried to break up the melee as Josh Palmer and Jack Jones were ejected.
The Raiders might seem to have a tough starting quarterback decision between second-year passer Aidan O'Connell and veteran newcomer Gardner Minshew, but there's one clear choice.
Rumors of a potential Davante Adams receiving reunion with Aaron Rodgers are swirling, but here's why Adams is likely to stay a Raider this season.
Former Raiders bust JaMarcus Russell is in hot water after losing his job as a high school
The Raiders entered the 2024 NFL Draft needing a quarterback. They still do after six went ahead of their pick in the first round of the draft.
The Raiders missed out on six quarterbacks in the first round of the NFL Draft, which clouds their future at the position.
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Tom Brady is hoping to become a part-owner of the Raiders. It appears that all is on track to make that a reality soon.
Are the Raiders done adding quarterbacks this offseason?
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Josh Jacobs is set to leave the Raiders and sign a contract with the Packers. Here's what you need to know about the deal.
Russell Wilson will soon be a free agent for the first time of his career. Here's are the latest rumors about his potential landing spots.
Michael Penix Jr. might not be a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but he could emerge as a steal if he lands in the right scenario.
The NFL hit Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo with a two-game suspension Friday. Here are the details on the ban.
Kingsbury looks set to return the NFL for a second time, as the former Arizona Cardinals coach is a top name for the offensive coordinator opening in Washington.
Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" movies and also starred in "Happy Gilmore" and "The Mandalorian," died Thursday at the age of 76.
Could the hiring of Kingsbury portend a Raiders' trade up for the No. 1 overall pick?
Players have unequivocally backed Pierce after the Raiders bounced back in the second half under his guidance. Now, he's reportedly getting the full-time job.
If Jim Harbaugh decides to jump to the NFL, he will have no shortage of suitors.
Jack Jones' viral moment appears to have been misinterpreted.
The Sporting News is providing updates on Taylor Swift's attendance for Travis Kelce at the Chiefs-Raiders game on Christmas Day.
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Jones' one-handed interception left observers, including team owner Mark Davis, stunned.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Chargers vs. Raiders on "Thursday Night Football."
Las Vegas let out its frustrations from Week 14 out on Los Angeles, as the Raiders pounded their divisional rivals on "Thursday Night Football."
The Raiders wasted little time running away from the Chargers on "Thursday Night Football" in Week 15.
Tom Brady is considering being part owner of the Raiders. Bill Belichick is rumored to be on the outs with the Patriots. Here's exploring the possibility of Brady and Belichick working together again in a different way.
Jimmy Garoppolo was benched in favor of rookie QB Aidan O'Connell when interim head coach Antonio Pierce took over for Las Vegas.
Tom Brady has been looking to make the jump into NFL ownership, but will fans see a deal come to fruition between the former quarterback and Raiders owner Mark Davis?
The Raiders and Vikings nearly had a scoreless draw in their Week 14 meeting. That would have made modern NFL history.
The Raiders are likely to finish their game against the Raiders without top running back Josh Jacobs.
The Jets tried to pry Davante Adams away from the Raiders at the trade deadline, and that reportedly won't be their last effort.
Sporting News tracked all the scores and highlights from Jets vs. Raiders on "Sunday Night Football." Follow for updates throughout Sunday's game.
The Raiders are looking for leaders with Josh McDaniels fired, and veteran LB Robert Spillane stepped up on Sunday night.
Jimmy Garoppolo lost his starting job after just six appearances with the Raiders. He is now a candidate to be released during the 2024 NFL offseason.
The Raiders interim head coach is bringing a championship pedigree to Las Vegas.
The Raiders will reportedly give interim coach Antonio Pierce a real chance to earn the full-time job. Here's a closer look at how Pierce has quickly risen through the coaching ranks.
The Jets tried to pry Davante Adams away from the Raiders at the trade deadline, but Las Vegas had other plans.
The game that became known as 'The Heidi Bowl," drew extra coverage in the The Sporting News dated Nov. 30, 1968.
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The Raiders dismissed Josh McDaniels on Halloween and will search anew for a head coach. But they will still be paying McDaniels for the duration of his contract, barring a change of plans.
Davante Adams was one of a number of high-profile names mentioned in trade rumors at the deadline, but ultimately stayed put.
Josh McDaniels was fired by the Raiders, but Mark Davis didn't give him news of that in fortune cookie form.
The Raiders fired their general manager, head coach and offensive coordinator before benching their starting quarterback in what was a wild 24 hours for the team.
Josh McDaniels was dismissed by the Raiders on Halloween after less than two seasons as the team's head coach. His performance was below par even by his standards.
With Pierce set to take the sideline for one of the NFL's most iconic franchises, The Sporting News tells you what you need to know about the new head coach.
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Both McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler were both officially let go by the team after a rough start to the 2023 seasn.
The Raiders fired coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler on Halloween. Here's how Mark Davis could consider replacing McDaniels.
Adams has voiced his frustration over the organization, but it does not appear he will be on the move anytime soon.
Davante Adams has clearly been displeased with his role on the Raiders this season and after their "Monday Night Football" loss to the Lions, the star WR looks like he's had enough.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from "Monday Night Football" between the Raiders and Lions.
Chandler Jones' release comes after some concerning social media activity and an arrest in recent weeks.
Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is no stranger to injuries, and in Week 6, he was reacquainted with the blue medical tent on the Las Vegas sideline.
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Jordan Love's struggles were magnified during the Packers 17-13 loss to Las Vegas on Monday.
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The Raiders will host the Packers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for "Monday Night Football."
Both of the coaches have the same number of wins with the Raiders, but it took McDaniels many more games to get there.
The Packers traded Davante Adams to the Raiders during the 2022 offseason. A year and a half later, it's easy to see which side ended up with the better part of the swap to date.
Davante Adams may not end up being traded in 2023, but if he is, there are plenty of teams that could be interested in his services.
The Carlson brothers are set to face off Monday night for the first time during their respective NFL careers.
The NFL season is at its quarter-pole (roughly) and three coaches are on red-hot seats as they look to save their jobs.
The Chargers very nearly blew a 17-point lead to the Raiders. However, they were able to hold off Las Vegas despite a couple of key fourth-quarter gaffes.
Khalil Mack threatened a long-standing record in the Chargers' Week 4 win over the Raiders.
Jerry Tillery took a cheap shot at his former teammate and paid the price for it.
Davante Adams suffered a shoulder injury in the second quarter of the Raiders' contest against the Chargers.
Raiders DE Chandler Jones was arrested in Las Vegas after weeks of concerning social media posts. Here are the details on his arrest.
Garoppolo missed the post-game media availability as he was reportedly being evaluated for a concussion.
Sparks tend to fly when the Steelers face the Raiders. That should be the case one more under the bright lights of Sunday Night Football.
McDaniels was scrutinized for his conservative decision making late in the Raiders "SNF" loss to the Steelers.
The Raiders avoided a potential scare with their starting quarterback on "Sunday Night Football."
If nothing else, Garoppolo gets plenty of credit for being an above-average game manager, the level that most NFL quarterbacks strive to hit as their floor. That's the role he's going to play once again under Josh McDaniels.
Adams did not take kindly to the hit that Rapp laid on him late in the Raiders' blowout loss to the Bills.
Adams left the game late after suffering an apparent head injury.
Jakobi Meyers was able to walk off the field but he went into a fencing position after taking a hit to the head from Kareem Jackson.
There appears to be some tension brewing between Chandler Jones and the Raiders on eve of the 2023 NFL season.
Jacobs' contract holdout ends with a new deal worth up to $12 million.
Josh Jacobs' holdout will not last into the season, according to the latest rumors.
O'Connell was the best performer on the field among quarterbacks in Sunday's preseason win for the Raiders.
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Adams was hurt after a collision with 49ers safety Charvarius Ward.
Ruggs pleaded guilty to two counts stemming from the November 2021 drunk-driving death of 23-year-old Tina Tintor and her dog.
Rodgers was quick to say that Adams is still in a league of his own at receiver, but Wilson shares plenty of similarities with the star.
Here's why, in the short term, Barkley, Jacobs and Pollard aren't underpaid at their position.
Jimmy Garoppolo's status with the Raiders has led to speculation Tom Brady might suit up for Las Vegas, but adding him to the roster would be much easier said than done.
The announcement of Garoppolo's deal with Las Vegas was delayed a bit. There appears to be a clear reason why.
Davante Adams was sued months after the shove, which occurred after Las Vegas lost in Kansas City last October.
Speaking with media on Thursday, McDaniels said that the All-Pro receiver has "earned" the right to voice his concerns.
Darren Waller is loving his new digs with Brian Daboll and the New York Giants.
Garoppolo reportedly suffered the injury in December while playing for the 49ers.
What you need to know about Tom Brady's talks to buy a stake in the Raiders.
Davante Adams doesn't seem thrilled to be catching footballs from a new, and unfamiliar, quarterback in 2023.
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The Raiders will turn to Jimmy Garoppolo under center in 2023. Here's who he'll face off against.
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What will the Raiders do with their 2023 NFL Draft picks? The Sporting News breaks down Las Vegas' draft positioning:
The Raiders spent a fourth-round pick on Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell. Here's what to know about the popular sleeper as he looks to prove his value in Las Vegas.
The Cardinals may consider moving the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. If they do, the Titans and Raiders are reportedly among the teams that could consider trading for it.
Jakobi Meyers was less focused on what happened during the play and more on what he learned from it.
The Patriots signed JuJu Smith-Schuster to a contract that is almost identical to the one Jakobi Meyers signed with the Raiders. That prompted Meyers to comment on the deal.
While the Raiders move on from one-time Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller before turns 31 to save big money toward the 2023 NFL salary cap, the Giants reach for a fading, aging player coming off an injury-riddled season.
The Giants effectively turned Kadarius Toney into Darren Waller.
The Patriots will lose their No. 1 receiver as Jakobi Meyers heads west to Las Vegas.
The Raiders have signed Jimmy Garoppolo to take over for Derek Carr, and they are getting a pretty solid deal in exchange for his services.
The Bears and Panthers swung a trade that should benefit themselves and at least one other NFL team.
The Raiders have moved on from quarterback Derek Carr, but the succession plan is anything but clear.
The Raiders didn't exercise Josh Jacobs' fifth-year option last spring, but they plan to keep him around "for a while."
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Aaron Rodgers wouldn't necessarily be a quarterback that's "going to be here for a long time," as Josh McDaniels is seeking.
The Bears will likely trade the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft unless they surprisingly deal Justin Fields. Here's a look at the suitors for the top selection.
Carr signed an extension in the offseason that includes a no-trade clause, which ultimately forced Las Vegas to release him in order to avoid eating dead money.
Derek Carr is no longer the Raiders' top quarterback after being released following his nine consecutive seasons starting for them. Here's looking at where Las Vegas should look most for a replacement under Josh McDaniels.
Derek Carr's time with the Raiders is coming to an end. There are plenty of teams that could have an interest in signing him after his release from Las Vegas.
The Raiders are inching closer to trading longtime quarteraback Derek Carr. Stay up to date with the latest rumors.
Carr has all the leverage over the Raiders, and he isn't willing to give any of that up.
Derek Carr is not afraid to speak his mind. On Thursday, he made sure to do so in the city he calls home for now.
The Raiders are facing a tight deadline for trading longtime starting quarterback Derek Carr this offseason.
Tom Brady hanging up the cleats will have an impact on the NFL world.
If Tom Brady plays another NFL season, it would make perfect sense for him to join Josh McDaniels with the Raiders. Here's why.
Derek Carr and Raiders are preparing for an inevitable split.
Jimmy Garoppolo is also in the mix.
The NFL was not allowed to show the game due to the league's broadcast rules.
The Auburn alum wasn't expected to feature in the lineup this year. That didn't quite happen, though. And he proceeded to ball out vs. the Niners.
"Obviously, I don't think anybody was excited about it in here," Adams said of coach Josh McDaniels' decision to bench Derek Carr in favor of Jarrett Stidham the rest of the season.
Tom Brady has a sure destination of choice for 2023: Las Vegas, where the Raiders have made it clear that they are moving on from Derek Carr and will be in the market for a new starting QB.
The Raiders want a closer look at Jarrett Stidham, but that's probably not actually the case.
The network had previously mentioned the halftime tribute at length in its coverage of the game.
The Raiders' roller-coaster 2022 NFL season continued under first-year coach Josh McDaniels as their Week 16 last-minute loss at Pittsburgh dropped them to 6-9.
The safety wasn't even dressed out for the game, yet still found a way to get penalized.
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The Raiders and Steelers are squaring off in a special Saturday night broadcast.
Josh McDaniels truly is part of the Bill Belichick coaching tree.
The rookie QB checked out of the team's Week 14 game against the Ravens after experiencing issues with his vision.
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Donald missed last week's game against the Seahawks with an ankle injury suffered against the Chiefs in Week 12.
The Raiders and Steelers' 2022 NFL regular-season Week 16 game in Pittsburgh marks the 50th anniversary of "The Immaculate Reception", the play that allowed the Steelers to defeat the Raiders in the AFC divisional playoffs on Dec. 23, 1972.
"Mac was kind of standing there, looking at me with big eyes," said the Raiders defensive end.
Meyers effectively handed the game to the Raiders with an ill-advised lateral on the final play of regulation.
The Patriots made the puzzling decision to lateral the ball instead of just settling for overtime. It resulted in one of the strangest endings NFL fans will ever see.
Cole appeared to have one foot out of bounds after he secured what was ruled a catch for a game-tying touchdown.
The play well may be the worst in NFL history.
Las Vegas' meltdown against the Rams on Thursday marks the latest stinging loss in a painful 2022 for the Raiders.
Al Michaels has been a joy for his joyless demeanor on 'Thursday Night Football.'
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights as the Rams hosted the Raiders on "Thursday Night Football."
What are the chances Las Vegas makes the playoffs as an AFC wild-card team for a second straight season? Here's breaking down the Raiders' fading hopes after losing to the Rams in Week 14.
Mayfield was claimed on Tuesday, but could see the field on Thursday in a quick turnaround.
The road to a wild card is looking difficult for the Raiders, but the window isn't completely closed just yet.
Here is a look at the schedule the Raiders will face in 2022.
Jacobs carved up the Seahawks on Sunday as he continued his strong 2022 campaign.
The Broncos fell to last place in the AFC West behind Josh McDaniels' Raiders in Week 11. That development is not good for Nathaniel Hackett's chances of avoiding a one-and-done in Denver.
The Raiders are just 2-7 on the season but Mark Davis isn't yet giving up on Josh McDaniels as the answer in Las Vegas.
Emotions in Las Vegas seem to be reaching a boiling point as the losing continues.
Josh McDaniels is no doubt the NFL coach on the hottest seat after Week 10, with Las Vegas losing at home to Indianapolis. Another first-year AFC West leader's seat isn't much cooler.
Not many people gave the Colts a chance to beat the Raiders, but Jeff Saturday led Indy to a victory. Here's how the interim coach did it after a tumultuous week.
Abrams, a first round draft pick in 2019, joins a number of other flops selected by former Raiders GM Mike Mayock.
Saturday unknowingly created an awkward situation with the team against whom he will make his coaching debut.
Las Vegas led by 17 at one point in the first half, only to endure another meltdown.
The Raiders wide receiver is facing possible disciplinary measures after a postgame incident.
Aikman offered his viewpoint on a controversial roughing the passer call against Chiefs' Chris Jones... and his comments became equally controversial.
With law enforcement and legal proceedings now involved, Adams may not see the field for a long time.
The Falcons and Chiefs both were on the receiving end of unfortunate roughing-the-passer penalties in Week 6 that nearly cost their teams dearly.
Kansas City got a performance for the ages from Kelce in a 30-29 victory over the Raiders.
Cheffers' explanation won't do much to sway Chiefs fans and Chris Jones that it was the right one.
NFL analysts and lifers weren't happy about the call.
The Raiders had an opportunity to tie, but instead played for the win with a lot of time left.