Las Vegas Raiders
Originally based in Oakland, California, the Las Vegas Raiders were founded in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL). The franchise won an AFL title in 1967 (it lost to the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl 2) and ed the National Football League (NFL) as part of the AFL-NFL merger in 1970.
In 1972, the Raiders were purchased by Al Davis, who owned the team until his death in 2011, at which point his son, Mark, took control of the franchise.
The team won its first Super Bowl following the 1976 season, defeating the Minnesota Vikings. The Raiders won a second Super Bowl four years later, beating the Philadelphia Eagles.
In 1982, following a highly publicized dispute with the NFL, Davis moved the Raiders from Oakland to Los Angeles. The franchise won a third Super Bowl following its second season in LA, defeating the franchise now known as the Washington Football Team.
The Raiders returned to Oakland ahead of the 1995 NFL season but moved yet again ahead of the 2020 campaign, this time to Las Vegas.
- Founded: 1960
- Championships: 1 AFL title (1967), 3 Super Bowl titles (1976, 1980, 1983)
- Previous Team Names: Oakland Raiders, Los Angeles Raiders
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Ashton Jeanty has been touted as the most talented rookie running back entering the 2025 season. Along with his tremendous skill set, Jeanty has an iconic pre-snap stance that might have to change. Raiders OC Persuades Ashton Jeanty To Change Stance Here's EXACTLY how Chip Kelly got Ashton Jeanty to change his pre-snap stance. š [ā¦]
The Las Vegas Raiders made Ashton Jeanty the highest drafted running back since Saquon Barkley when they selected him with the 6th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. And before ever stepping foot onto a professional field, he has been made into one of the highest paid players at his position. Ashton Jeanty Already One [ā¦]
Ashton Jeanty is one of the best running back prospects that weāve seen in some time. The Heisman Trophy runner-up posted the second-best rushing season in college football history, posting 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns. Because of his success, Jeanty is widely projected to be a top-10 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and many [ā¦]
The Las Vegas Raiders finished the 2024 NFL season in last place in the AFC West, posting four wins or fewer for the 5th time since 2012. Both their offense and defense ranked in the bottom seven in the league, and talent upgrades were needed all over the roster. Las Vegas Raiders | NFL Draft [ā¦]
The Las Vegas Raiders introduced their new quarterback, Geno Smith, at a press conference on Monday. The Seahawks traded Smith to the Raiders for a third-round pick. Geno Smith Speaks About New Chapter In Las Vegas Geno Smithās opening remarks in his #Raiders introductory press conference: āWeāre here to win, weāre here to do this [ā¦]
The quarterback carousel has taken another turn before the start of free agency. The Seattle Seahawks are trading Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders. Geno Smith Traded To The Raiders šØ šØ šØ The #Seahawks are trading QB Geno Smith to the #Raiders, reuniting him with his coach Pete Carroll, per The Insiders, as [ā¦]
One of the more fluid quarterback situations in the NFL is that of the Pittsburgh Steelers. After going with a tandem attack last season, it is unclear if the team intends to keep one of Russell Wilson or Justin Fields, and both players could be searching for new homes when free agency kicks off next [ā¦]
After one season, the Las Vegas Raiders are parting ways with quarterback Gardner Minshew. Raiders To Release Gardner Minshew The #Raiders informed QB Gardner Minshew theyāll release him when the new league year begins next Wednesday, per sources. Minshew has 46 career starts and is still only 28 years old. An experienced option available. pic.twitter.com/m9xZLzeK7l [ā¦]
The Jets have made it clear that they intend to move on from Aaron Rodgers. But the 41-year-old quarterback might be able to avoid packing his bags, as the other NFL team in New York has become the favorite to bring him in for 2025. There is still technically a lingering question of whether Rodgers [ā¦]
The Las Vegas Raiders will enter the 2025 season under a new regime. Pete Carroll and John Spytek are the head coach and general manager. Now, itās time to build the roster. What are the Raidersā team needs? Here are the five positions to target in the NFL Draft and free agency. Quarterback "I think [ā¦]
