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Raiders Wire on MSNESPN has named the Raiders among the NFL's most likely to improve in 2025
Raiders fans aren't the only ones optimistic about the Raiders making a big jump this season. ESPN is fully on board as well.
The Las Vegas Raiders have three different players who could unexpectedly make the roster following the final preseason game on Saturday night. Here's a look at who those players are.
The Raiders' receiving corps are pretty thin, in stark contrast to Smith's Seahawks days when he had D.K. Metcalf, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tyler Lockett at his disposal. In Vegas, it's pretty much Jakobi Meyers and a bunch of unproven players at the position, which will make things difficult for Smith.
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Raiders Wire on MSNWe hit 20 in our Raiders countdown to kickoff. Who wore it best and who's wearing it now
Powers joined the Raiders in 1963, undrafted out of Nebraska. He had at least five interceptions every season from 1964-67 and was a starting DB for the Raiders team in Super Bowl II. He finished his career with 22 interceptions in six seasons with the Raiders.
LAS VEGAS — The fourth week of Raiders training camp was an eventful one, between joint practice and a preseason game with the San Francisco 49ers. With roster decisions on the horizon and the start of the season less than a month away, time is running short to work through the remaining questions.
One name has been suggested as a potential dynamic replacement for Smith. Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report has come up with an intriguing possibility for the Raiders. In his latest mock draft for 2026, he had Las Vegas selecting South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers with the No. 8 overall pick.
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Raiders Wire on MSNComparing Raiders QBs Aidan O'Connell and Cam Miller in preseason Week 2
The Las Vegas Raiders lost to the San Francisco 49ers 22-19 in Week 2 of the preseason. As expected, Geno Smith played very little, completing 6-of-8 passes for 55 yards before making way for Aidan O'Connell and Cam Miller. From there, the Raiders ' position battle at backup quarterback raged forward.
After playing just one series against the Seahawks, Smith logged two possessions against the 49ers and played well. He completed 6-of-8 passes for 55 yards and led two scoring drives. He was accurate, displayed his ability to make throws into tight windows and showed he trusts his teammates to make contested grabs.
Rookies Ashton Jeanty and Jaxson Dart impress in week two of NFL pre-season as Caleb Williams also looks sharp in Chicago Bears shutout.
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Raiders Wire on MSNRaiders IOL Dylan Parham is peaking at the right time
Las Vegas Raiders interior offensive lineman Dylan Parham is peaking at the right time after a strong showing in Week 2 of the preseason.
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Niners Wire on MSN49ers vs. Raiders highlights: San Francisco downs Las Vegas with last-second field goal
For the 49ers their health has become a greater concern than their preseason performance. They just need to make sure they have enough healthy bodies to keep their key starters out of harm's way. More than 20 players missed their preseason opener vs. the Denver Broncos with injuries, and that number could rise Saturday when they face the Raiders.
The second preseason game versus the Las Vegas Raiders was more entertaining for the San Francisco 49ers than the first. Part of that is because the starters got a bit of action, but it's also because the 49ers had some players stand out.