Ashton Jeanty | Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images A look at what to expect this week The Las Vegas Raiders will find out their 2025 schedule Wednesday at 5 p.m. PT. The Raiders will be an intriguing team to watch this season as they begin the Pete Carroll, Geno Smith and Ashton Jeanty era. They are sure to get some prime-time (and holiday game) consideration. Here are … [Read more...] about Raiders schedule: 5 potential prime-time games
Archives for May 2025
Raiders roster: Amari Burney, Matthew Butler among 6 cut
Amari Burney | Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Las Vegas shuffles roster after rookie minicamp As expected, the Las Vegas Raiders did some roster shuffling at the bottom of the roster Monday after conducting a rookie minicamp during the weekend that included some veteran tryouts. Among the six signings were already reported signings of linebacker Jaylon Smith and … [Read more...] about Raiders roster: Amari Burney, Matthew Butler among 6 cut
Film room: Hemingway brings athletic power to defense
Tonka Hemingway | Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images Diving into the fourth-round pick’s tape The Las Vegas Raiders were looking to add depth to their defensive line during the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting South Carolina’s Tonka Hemingway. At nearly 6-foot-3 and 285 pounds, Hemingway has a bit of a tweener body type but has some versatility to … [Read more...] about Film room: Hemingway brings athletic power to defense
Reshaped Raiders front office is a good thing
Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek has surrounded himself with well-respected personnel post draft. Anthony Patch, who was on the Philadelphia Eagles’ scout crew, joins Spytek in Las Vegas as a senior personnel executive. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Adding Anthony Patch means a positive shift in player evaluation for general manager John Spytek Just as the Las … [Read more...] about Reshaped Raiders front office is a good thing
NHL Predictions Playoffs Edition with Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers Game 4
Welcome back to another NHL Predictions, the Playoffs Edition. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the Vegas Golden Knights taking on the Edmonton Oilers. Don’t forget … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions Playoffs Edition with Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers Game 4