The Las Vegas Raiders have already been connected to a very unique wide receiver heading into NFL free agency.

After the Las Vegas Raiders secured the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft, all signs point to them selecting Indiana star quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

The NFL’s annual Black Monday shake-up delivered another jolt on Monday, this time in Las Vegas. As teams across the league began resetting their leadership structures, the Las Vegas Raiders made a decisive move on Pete Carroll.

Here’s what Derek Carr and his brother had to say on their podcast about a potential return to the NFL, which would bring him back to New Orleans for a 2026 game.

LAS VEGAS -- The Raiders have clinched the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, giving a franchise trending toward a rebuild its most valuable asset to jump-start the process. The Raiders solidified their draft position after the New York Giants defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-17 on Sunday.

The Las Vegas Raiders will pick first in this year's NFL draft. The New York Giants defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-17 on Sunday, ensuring the Raiders would have the worst record.

Maxx Crosby reportedly could be on his way out of Las Vegas this offseason. Per ESPN's Kalyn Kahler and Ryan McFadden, a personnel executive for another team said he thinks the Raiders' star defensive end is "done in Vegas.

With the Raiders locked in for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, there's a chance for Las Vegas to take Heisman Trophy winning QB Fernando Mendoza out of Indiana. It would also present an interesting consideration in the search for a coach.