One of the players who turned heads during OTAs for the Las Vegas Raiders was rookie wide receiver Dont’e Thornton. At 6’5 and running a 4.3 40-yard dash at the draft combine, Thornton was viewed as a deep threat target with potential to grow into more with some development time. As a senior, he caught just 26 passes, but led the nation with his 25.4 yards per reception, while … [Read more...] about Raiders News: Mark Davis Joked WR Dont’e Thornton Was The ‘Al Davis Pick’
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Largest 2025 Cap Hits: Defense
The 2025 offseason has been defined in no small part by extensions amongst the league’s top edge rushers. A number of high-profile situations on that front remain unresolved at this point, which will make for interesting storylines over the coming weeks. Still, pass rushers once again account for some of the top cap charges around the NFL. Just like on offense, here is a … [Read more...] about Largest 2025 Cap Hits: Defense
Silver Minings: How fourth quarter changed things
Ashton Jeanty | Candice Ward-Imagn Images Raiders were on pace for top pick That’s why they play a full four quarters, I suppose. NFL draft status can be fleeting. After all, the Las Vegas Raiders looked like they were primed to get the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft until they won’t back-to-back Week 16 and 17 games against the Jacksonville Jaguars and the New … [Read more...] about Silver Minings: How fourth quarter changed things
Community pulse: Enjoying Fourth of July
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Our favorite traditions Hope you’re all having a fantastic Fourth of July everyone and again, happy birthday to the late, great Al Davis. This week, for our Tuesday Community Question, who took a turn away from football and Las Vegas Raiders-related topics. Instead, we jumped into the holiday spirit and asked our community members what … [Read more...] about Community pulse: Enjoying Fourth of July
Brown, Rice or Porter for WR1 on 2000s All-Quarter Century Team?
Jerry Rice, Tim Brown | Photo by Bob Falcetti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Coincidentally, all three wideouts were on the same team for a few years Despite the last 25 years being a dark period for the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders, the franchise has had several quality wide receivers during that timeframe. In addition to Tim Brown, Jerry Rice and Jerry Porter, Amari … [Read more...] about Brown, Rice or Porter for WR1 on 2000s All-Quarter Century Team?