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Ryan McFaddenFeb 24, 2026, 11:35 AM ET

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INDIANAPOLIS — Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek said he expects star defensive end Maxx Crosby to play for the team in 2026 amid trade speculation.

“I do,” Spytek said Tuesday at the scouting combine. “… Maxx is an elite player, and I’ve been very upfront from the

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Ryan McFaddenFeb 14, 2026, 04:35 PM ET

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The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to promote run game coordinator/defensive line coach Rob Leonard to defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Leonard has worked directly with Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby, whose future with the organization remains uncertain following the hiring of first-time head coach Klint Kubiak.

Leonard

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Ryan McFaddenFeb 12, 2026, 04:18 PM ET

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HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to hire Mike McCoy as the assistant head coach under Klint Kubiak, sources told ESPN.

McCoy was recently an offensive assistant turned interim head coach for the Tennessee Titans after the team fired Brian Callahan in October.

McCoy brings a ton

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Ryan McFaddenFeb 10, 2026, 04:38 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. — With trade speculation surrounding Maxx Crosby, new Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak affirmed that he wants the All-Pro defensive end to remain with the organization moving forward.

“We want him to be a part of our success going forward. There’s no doubt about that,”

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Ryan McFaddenFeb 9, 2026, 09:00 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. — In the Las Vegas Raiders‘ search for their 25th head coach in franchise history, they made a move that made sense. With running back Ashton Jeanty and tight end Brock Bowers in the building, and Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza potentially on the way,

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Ryan McFaddenFeb 3, 2026, 06:00 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

IN JUNE 2024, Kyle Smith’s assistance was required. Joe Burrow was preparing to attend Paris Fashion Week and needed the stylist to help put his look together.

The Cincinnati Bengals‘ star quarterback had always been interested in fashion, but didn’t have a firm grasp of the industry. Smith was

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Ryan McFaddenFeb 1, 2026, 01:37 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 are expected to hire Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator as their next head coach after the Super Bowl, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Sunday.

A deal between Kubiak and the Raiders cannot be finalized until after the Super Bowl, in which the Seahawks will play

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