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Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak is setting a direct, no-nonsense tone during OTAs, emphasizing daily conditioning, evaluation, and earning the team’s shield ahead of training camp; players describe the approach as straightforward and businesslike.
The Raiders are easing rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza into the offense, with coach Klint Kubiak saying Mendoza has lived up to expectations—working hard, asking insightful questions, and showing improvement—as the team navigates the QB competition with Kirk Cousins and others.
A new trader, Ermal the Nomadic Envoy, arrives in Speranza offering weekly rotating rewards—blueprints, cosmetics, and Raider Tokens—in exchange for ARC components and gear, with occasional Topside item requests. He also expands stash space and provides five Expedition Vault slots to carry valuables across Expeditions, though prices vary. Visit after level 25 to see what’s on offer and what he needs this week.
Las Vegas Raiders kicked off Phase III of their offseason program with a four-week OTAs stretch starting May 18 at Intermountain Health Performance Center, featuring non-contact practice (7-on-7, 9-on-7, 11-on-11) and culminating in a mandatory minicamp June 9–11.
Five storylines stand out in the Raiders’ 2026 slate: a home opener against the Dolphins to start their first home opener since 2021, a Week 6 test against Josh Allen and the Bills, Week 7’s clash with the Rams and Davante Adams facing his former team, a return trip to the Bay Area for the 49ers in Week 9, and Week 10’s matchup with the Seahawks under Klint Kubiak’s new coaching staff, all set against a seventh-toughest-strength schedule.
Raiders.com columnist Paul Gutierrez notes Las Vegas won’t have any primetime or international games in 2026 (a first since 2010), faces a road-heavy start with a notably late Week 13 bye, and will play a Bay Area game in Week 9 rather than Mexico City. The piece highlights a brutal slate from NFC West and AFC West opponents, the ongoing Mendoza/Cousins quarterback chatter, and a bold projection that the Raiders will at least match their 2025 three wins before the bye, with additional wins possible late in the season.
Las Vegas Raiders' 2026 schedule has been released, starting with a home opener against the Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium and featuring a mix of cross-country trips and key AFC West matchups, including two games against the Chiefs (Week 4 at home and Week 18 at Kansas City) plus dates with the Bills, 49ers, Jets, Seahawks, Broncos, Browns, Titans, Cardinals, and a Week 13 bye, culminating in a season finale in Kansas City.
Las Vegas’ 2026 preseason features three games: home vs. the Arizona Cardinals, a trip to Houston to play the Texans, and a home matchup with the San Francisco 49ers, giving the Silver and Black two home games and one road trip; dates and times will be announced later.
The NFL’s 2026 schedule is set by a fixed rotation plus last-season standings: six divisional games, four intra-conference games against one division, four inter-conference games against a division, two cross-division games based on standings within the same conference, and a 17th game against a division from the opposite conference, with home/away determined by a rotating pattern; the schedule can be known once the previous season ends, as illustrated by the Seahawks and Raiders examples.
After a brutal season, the Las Vegas Raiders reboot under new offensive-minded head coach Klint Kubiak, drafting Fernando Mendoza first overall and adding Kirk Cousins as a veteran bridge while upgrading the offensive line led by Tyler Linderbaum and Kolton Miller. Mendoza isn’t being rushed but could start Day 1 if ready, with Cousins ready to guide him; the backfield features Ashton Jeanty, the receiving corps includes Jalen Nailor and Tre Tucker, and tight ends Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer are poised to boost the passing game. The goal is to maximize Mendoza’s development and transform a unit that struggled with scoring and pass protection.
Las Vegas spent a year scouting Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, conducting 11 live exposures, pro day workouts, and in-depth interviews to confirm he was the right No. 1 overall pick, a process highlighted by his size, arm, leadership, and football IQ—backed by observers like Tom Brady during visits—ultimately making Mendoza the Raiders’ franchise quarterback.
Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza is adjusting to taking snaps from under center at rookie minicamp, focusing on quicker feet, securing the snap, and faster reads as coaches push the shotgun-to-under-center transition.
No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza says he won’t accompany Indiana on the White House visit, opting to stay for rookie minicamp and Raiders OTAs starting May 18 to prove himself.
The Las Vegas Raiders announced the signings of 17 undrafted free agents across multiple positions after the 2026 NFL Draft, adding depth to the roster in Henderson, Nevada.
Former Raiders icon Tom Flores has blessed No. 15 for the top overall pick Fernando Mendoza, praising his potential and linking the rookie to the franchise’s legacy; Mendoza received the jersey the day after the draft and expressed gratitude for the alumni endorsement, while Flores noted Mendoza’s accuracy and ability.