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Ryan McFaddenMay 11, 2025, 06:03 PM ET

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Jaylon Smith will attempt to resurrect his career in Las Vegas. The veteran linebacker is signing with the Raiders after a weekend tryout at rookie minicamp, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Sunday.

Smith, 29, last played in 2023, appearing in one game for the Raiders. He totaled

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Ryan McFaddenMar 17, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

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HENDERSON, Nev. — Even though the Las Vegas Raiders went into free agency with plenty of money to spend, they didn’t break the bank on any of their signings during the first week.

Las Vegas watched five defensive starters find new homes and addressed those positions at a discounted rate. The

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Ryan McFaddenMar 10, 2025, 04:41 PM ET

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The Las Vegas Raiders addressed a couple of needs on defense, agreeing to deals with safety Jeremy Chinn and edge rusher Malcolm Koonce, sources told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and John Keim.

Koonce agreed to a one-year, $12 million deal. The terms for Chinn’s deal weren’t made available,

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Ryan McFaddenMar 9, 2025, 11:17 PM ET

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Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler has agreed to a three-year extension worth $16.5 million with $11 million in guarantees to remain in Las Vegas, a source told ESPN on Sunday.

In two seasons with the Raiders, Butler has totaled 93 tackles, 10 sacks and 16 quarterback hits. The 30-year-old

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Ryan McFaddenMar 7, 2025, 07:06 PM ET

CloseRyan McFadden covers the Las Vegas Raiders for ESPN’s NFL Nation. Prior to ESPN, McFadden was a Denver Broncos beat reporter for the Denver Post. McFadden also wrote about the Baltimore Ravens and University of Maryland athletics for The Baltimore Sun.Open Extended Reactions

The Las Vegas Raiders have traded for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, reuniting him with head coach Pete Carroll, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler.

Las Vegas gave up a third-round pick in the deal, which ends Smith’s five-year stint in Seattle, where he revived his career

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Ryan McFaddenMar 7, 2025, 06:15 PM ET

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The Las Vegas Raiders released wide receiver Michael Gallup from the reserve-retired list, as the 29-year-old intends to make an NFL comeback in 2025.

Gallup abruptly retired a day before the start of Raiders training camp last year. His decision to step away from football came after he had signed a

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Ryan McFaddenMar 5, 2025, 02:00 PM ET

CloseRyan McFadden covers the Las Vegas Raiders for ESPN’s NFL Nation. Prior to ESPN, McFadden was a Denver Broncos beat reporter for the Denver Post. McFadden also wrote about the Baltimore Ravens and University of Maryland athletics for The Baltimore Sun.Open Extended Reactions

HENDERSON, Nev. — Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby has agreed to a three-year, $106.5 million contract extension with the Las Vegas Raiders that makes him the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Wednesday.

The extension, announced without terms by the Raiders, includes

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Ryan McFaddenMar 5, 2025, 11:23 AM ET

CloseRyan McFadden covers the Las Vegas Raiders for ESPN’s NFL Nation. Prior to ESPN, McFadden was a Denver Broncos beat reporter for the Denver Post. McFadden also wrote about the Baltimore Ravens and University of Maryland athletics for The Baltimore Sun.Open Extended Reactions

The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to release quarterback Gardner Minshew when free agency begins next week, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Minshew, 28, signed a two-year, $25 million free agent contract last offseason with $15 million guaranteed. He has a cap hit of $14 million in 2025, and

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Ryan McFaddenMar 4, 2025, 08:08 PM ET

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HENDERSON, Nev. — Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby hopes veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers plays in Las Vegas in 2025, he said on his podcast.

“I think with all the doubt and negativity around Rodgers, he’s going to have a big year, and I hope it’s in our

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