Before free agency can begin, the Raiders need to take care of their own business. One of those tasks is to decide whether to tender their own free agents. They have three exclusive rights free agents (ERFA) currently and Thursday they locked up a couple of them on tenders -- edge rusher Charles Snowden and center Will Putnam.

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 have plenty of holes on a roster that is considered by most around the National Football League as anemic, at best. But th

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.

The Raiders have tendered two exclusive rights free agents.

A veteran NFL offensive coach expressed doubts about Fernando Mendoza, even as the Raiders seem locked in on him as the top pick.

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