Those two decisions have done a couple things, however. It has sped up the rebuild, but also opened a window to contend that doesn't line up with the roster. Carroll is 73 and Smith is 34, which likely means they aren't long-term solutions for the silver and black. The duo can provide stability, though.

The Las Vegas Raiders entered the 2025 NFL Draft with nine picks over the three-day draft. As the first round was shaken up a bit following the Jacksonville Jaguars trade up to No. 2, the Raiders stood pat at No.

According to NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the Raiders have signed former UNLV quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams as an undrafted free agent. He won't have to travel far to join the team, as he spent the last year playing football in Las Vegas.