Las Vegas Raiders
Mendoza celebrates No. 1 pick at home with family, eyes Raiders redemption
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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, selected No. 1 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft's first round, skipped the Pittsburgh event to celebrate in Miami with family amid his mother's battle with multiple sclerosis. The Heisman winner, who led the Hoosiers to a perfect 16-0 season and national title, now faces immense pressure to revive a franchise with a history of draft woes.
Connor Heyward has embraced his move to the Las Vegas Raiders and a more traditional fullback position after four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was denied parole Thursday by the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners. He will remain in prison following the decision.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Connor Heyward signed a two-year deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, leaving behind his brother Cam Heyward and familiar surroundings. In an interview with Raiders columnist Paul Gutierrez, Heyward described the decision as difficult despite better financial terms and a potentially larger role in Las Vegas. He expressed gratitude for his time in Pittsburgh.
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The Baltimore Ravens abruptly withdrew from a proposed trade for Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby on Tuesday night due to concerns about his left knee recovery from January surgery for a meniscus tear. The deal, which would have sent two first-round picks to the Raiders, fell through at the eleventh hour, leaving Crosby with the Raiders amid their ongoing spending spree. The Ravens quickly pivoted, agreeing to a four-year, $112 million contract with former Cincinnati Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson on Wednesday morning.