Latest Raiders Team News (2025 Offseason)
The Raiders' transformation began with minority owner Tom Brady's involvement in hiring both head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek from Tampa Bay. The franchise fired Antonio Pierce after just one full season following a disastrous 4-13 campaign that saw the team finish last in the AFC West.
Major Coaching/Front Office Changes:
- Pete Carroll: Head Coach (former Seahawks coach)
- John Spytek: General Manager (from Buccaneers)
- Chip Kelly: Offensive Coordinator (from Ohio State)
- Patrick Graham: Defensive Coordinator (retained)
Key Acquisitions:
- QB Geno Smith (trade from Seattle, 2-year extension)
- S Jeremy Chinn (2-year, $16M)
- G Alex Cappa (2-year, $11.2M)
- RB Raheem Mostert (veteran addition)
2025 Draft addresses rushing attack crisis
The Raiders selected Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty 6th overall, adding the Heisman Trophy runner-up who rushed for 2,601 yards in 2024 - the second-most in FBS history. The team made 11 total selections, focusing on offensive skill players and defensive depth.
Notable Picks:
1st Round: RB Ashton Jeanty (Boise State)
2nd Round: WR Jack Bech (TCU)
3rd Round: CB Darien Porter (Iowa State)
2025-26 Season Projections
Betting Odds:
- Super Bowl: +12000 to +15000
- AFC West: +2000 (heavy underdogs)
- Win Total: 7.5-8 wins projected
- Playoff Odds: +15000
Analysts and sportsbooks expect significant improvement from 4-13 but still project the Raiders as longshots in a division where Kansas City seeks its 10th straight title. The team's success depends heavily on Geno Smith providing stability and Ashton Jeanty transforming the league's worst rushing attack.
Complete 2025-26 Schedule
Three prime-time games include home Monday nighters:
- Week 1: at New England Patriots (Sept 7, 10:00 AM PDT)
- Week 2: vs LA Chargers - Monday Night Football (Sept 15, 7:00 PM PDT)
- Week 3: at Washington Commanders (Sept 21, 10:00 AM PDT)
- Week 4: vs Chicago Bears (Sept 28, 1:25 PM PDT)
- Week 5: at Indianapolis Colts (Oct 5, 10:00 AM PDT)
- Week 6: vs Tennessee Titans (Oct 12, 1:05 PM PDT)
- Week 7: at Kansas City Chiefs (Oct 19, 10:00 AM PDT)
- Week 8: Bye Week
- Week 9: vs Jacksonville Jaguars (Nov 2, 1:05 PM PST)
- Week 10: at Denver Broncos - Thursday Night Football (Nov 6, 5:15 PM PST)
- Week 11: vs Dallas Cowboys - Monday Night Football (Nov 17, 5:15 PM PST)
- Week 12: vs Cleveland Browns (Nov 23, 1:05 PM PST)
- Week 13: at LA Chargers (Nov 30, 1:25 PM PST)
- Week 14: vs Denver Broncos (Dec 7, 1:05 PM PST)
- Week 15: at Philadelphia Eagles (Dec 14, 10:00 AM PST)
- Week 16: at Houston Texans (Dec 21, 1:25 PM PST)
- Week 17: vs New York Giants (TBD)
- Week 18: vs Kansas City Chiefs (TBD)
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