Overview
- Multiple reports continue to position Indiana’s Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza as the Raiders’ target at No. 1 in next month’s draft.
- The Raiders gave Tyler Linderbaum a reported $27 million per year, the richest center contract ever, as part of a broader offensive rebuild under new coach Klint Kubiak.
- After trading Geno Smith to the Jets, Las Vegas will evaluate veteran quarterbacks as potential short‑term starters, with The Athletic’s Michael Silver noting Mac Jones is not in those plans.
- ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the team is expected to pursue receiver and return specialist Rashid Shaheed to add speed and field‑position help for a young passer.
- The Athletic’s Ted Nguyen flagged Mendoza’s tendency to hold the ball and miss backside pressure, a concern driving outside discussion of protection, scheme fit and a possible veteran bridge.