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.
Tom Brady, a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, has sharply criticized the team's performance in the 2025 NFL season during a recent podcast interview.
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Connor Heyward has embraced his move to the Las Vegas Raiders and a more traditional fullback position after four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
NFL draft prospect KC Concepcion had a preventative knee procedure performed last week, sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. The Texas A&M wide receiver is projected as a first-round pick and expected to be fully recovered by rookie camp.
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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.