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Luis Mayorga is a Staff Writer and Graphic Designer at The Lead. Mayorga is currently pursuing a career in media after spending several years freelancing in social media management and journalism. He also serves as an independent content creator that reports on the Las Vegas Raiders on Instagram.

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Apr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; The Las Vegas Raiders logo is projected on the video board during the NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Las Vegas Raiders 2026 NFL Draft Preview

The Las Vegas Raiders proved to fall flat on all cylinders in 2025 with the worst record in the NFL. Coming off a...

Dec 21, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) holds a banana on the sideline after catching a touchdown pass against the Houston Texans during the third quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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The Raiders’ Coaching Changes Will Propel Ashton Jeanty

Ashton Jeanty didn’t have the rookie season he had hoped for on a 3-14 Raiders team. Still, despite several challenges with a struggling...

Aug 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive line coach Rob Leonard against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit:
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Raiders Made the Right Call Promoting Rob Leonard to DC

The Las Vegas Raiders have begun filling out their coaching staff under Klint Kubiak. Kubiak and the front office found his defensive coordinator...

Feb 10, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak speaks at introductory press conference at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Klint Kubiak Embodies What the Raiders Need in a Leader

The Las Vegas Raiders have finally landed a deal with Klint Kubiak to be their next head coach. After being patient for over...

Dec 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) on the field after loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
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The Maxx Crosby Trade Rumors Are More Noise Than Reality

The Las Vegas Raiders can never seem to get out of the spotlight, at least when it comes to trade rumors. Right now,...

Jan 4, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Jim Gray (left) and Charles Woodson attend the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Former Raiders CEO Amy Trask Raises Concern Over Jim Gray’s Role

Former Raiders CEO Amy Trask recently voiced her concerns about sports broadcaster Jim Gray‘s involvement with the organization. Amy Trask questions whether his...

Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) holds the Heisman Trophy with Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, during the Indiana Football College Football Playoff National Championship celebration and parade at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington.
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The Raiders Have a History of Developing Heisman Winners

The Heisman Trophy comes with high expectations, but history shows the Raiders know what to do with Heisman winners. From Jim Plunkett to...

Aug 26, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Former NFL player Tom Brady on the field before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Las Vegas Raiders at AT&T Stadium.
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Tom Brady’s Presence Hasn’t Changed the Raiders’ Reality

Results rarely come overnight, especially for a franchise that has endured over 20 years of inconsistency and instability from the ground up. The...

Dec 7, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on against the Tennessee Titans during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
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Who Are the Five Best Candidates for Raiders’ Head Coaching Job?

The collapse of the 2025 Las Vegas Raiders illustrates how an organization can fall victim to hiring the wrong coach. Another year in...

Jan 4, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek reacts during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Raiders Firing Pete Carroll Creates Abundance of Opportunity

Black Monday has arrived as several NFL teams conduct their end-of-the-season firings.   The Las Vegas Raiders are one of those teams, deciding...

Dec 28, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) enters the field before the game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium.
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Ashton Jeanty Represents Stability in Las Vegas Raiders’ Future

The Las Vegas Raiders have endured years of instability, leading to multiple resets in recent years. Sitting at 2-14 and owning the NFL’s...