The Las Vegas Raiders have several pressing decisions this offseason. Few are more pressing than figuring out which pending free agent is the most important.

Despite Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza being the likely No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft to the Las Vegas Raiders, there is reportedly at least some doubt within the league about his ability to transition successfully.

The Las Vegas Raiders are making aggressive moves ahead of the 2026 season and fans are taking notice, the management is going all out.

With no shortage of needs on both sides of the ball, the Las Vegas Raiders are in for a big free agency.

With the Las Vegas Raiders holding the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, many believe they will select Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza. That means they will more than likely move on from incumbent starter Geno Smith.

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The Las Vegas Raiders have all the flexibility they need heading into free agency.

Fernando Mendoza won a Heisman Trophy, led Indiana to its first national championship and will be the No. 1 overall pick when the Las Vegas Raiders are on the clock next month. The rest of the NFL draft isn’t that clear-cut.

The Las Vegas Raiders could pursue WR Rashid Shaheed after the latest update coming out of Seattle.