Levi Edwards
Fourteen days separate the Las Vegas Raiders from the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Along with the coveted selection, they currently hold nine other picks throughout three days of the draft.
Before rookies and more free agents are added, take a quick look at the construction of the current roster.
Quarterbacks (alphabetical order)
Kirk Cousinssigned with the Raiders on Monday after spending his previous two seasons with the Atlanta Falcons. In 167 career, he ranks top 10 among active quarterbacks in wins (88), game-winning drives (33), passing yards (44,700) and passing touchdowns (298). He also played under Raiders Head Coach Klint Kubiak for three seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.
Aidan O'Connellhas 17 career starts for the Raiders since being drafted in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He has the third-most passing yards (3,932) and fourth-most passing touchdowns (20) of any player in his draft class despite being the eighth quarterback taken off the board that year.
Running backs
Ashton Jeantyis coming off an impressive debut season with the Raiders. He led all rookies in rushing yards (975), rushing yards after contact (556), broken tackles (24) and carries for over 10 yards (24). He also recorded 10 total touchdowns (five receiving, five rushing).
Chris CollierandDylan Laubemostly received special teams reps in 2025, with Laube finishing with five total tackles.
Connor Heywardenters the backfield mix as a fullback. He spent his first four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, racking up five career touchdowns (three receiving, two rushing).
Wide receivers
Injuries and transactional moves gave way forTre Tuckerto step into the Raiders WR1 role last season. He led the team in receiving yards (696) and ranked second in receptions (57) and touchdown catches (five) all career highs for the 2023 third-rounder. His best game of the season was in Week 3, lighting up the Washington Commanders on the road for 145 yards and three touchdowns.
In their rookie seasons,Jack BechandDont'e Thornton Jr.were asked to step up, combining for 359 receiving yards on 30 catches.
The biggest offseason addition to the receiving corps isJalen Nailor, who spent his first four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. He's caught 10 touchdowns in last two seasons and reunites with Cousins, who was his teammate in Minnesota from 2022-2023.
Tight ends
Despite missing five games due to injury,Brock Bowersled the team in receptions (64) and receiving touchdowns (seven). His showing was impressive enough to garner his second Pro Bowl selection in as many years he's been in the league.
In place of an injured Bowers,Michael Mayerset career highs in receptions (35), receiving yards (328) and catch percentage (70 percent).
The trio ofIan Thomas,Albert Okwuegbunam Jr.and UDFACarter Runyoncombined for 153 receiving yards on 19 receptions.
Offensive linemen
The Raiders offensive line went through an array of starting rotations in 2025, with 11 different players starting at least one game in the trenches. Of those eight players still on the roster,DJ Glazeis the only offensive lineman who started all 17 games.
Two notable additions to the line this offseason are centerTyler Linderbaumand guardSpencer Burford. Lindenbaum has only missed two games in his career with the Baltimore Ravens, and has earned three consecutive Pro Bowl selections. Burford, who played under Kubiak in 2023, has 38 career starts with the San Francisco 49ers, who selected him in the fourth round of the 2022 Draft.
Defensive linemen
For a fourth consecutive season,Maxx Crosbyled the Raiders in sacks (10.0) and tackles for loss (28), finishing second in the league in the latter category. His efforts earned him his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl nod.
Crosby was aided by a defensive line rotation consisting ofMalcolm Koonce,Jonah LauluandTyree Wilson, as that trio combined for 12.5 sacks. Along with re-signing Koonce andThomas Booker IV, the Raiders bolstered their defensive line recently by signingKwity Paye. The former first-rounder from Michigan collected 30.5 career sacks with the Indianapolis Colts.
Linebackers
The Raiders completed a near overhaul of the linebacking corps this offseason, signingNakobe Dean,Quay WalkerandSegun Olubi.
Walker, a 2022 first-round pick of the Green Bay Packers, started 57 games for that franchise and led the team in total tackles in each of his four seasons. Dean,who was college teammates with Walkerat the University of Georgia, won Super Bowl LIX with the Philadelphia Eagles. In his 41 games played, he's totaled 141 solo tackles, 7.5 sacks and five pass deflections. Olubi was a special teams ace for the Colts the last four seasons with 35 career solo tackles.
Returning linebackers consist ofBrennan Jackson, 2025 seventh-rounderCody LindenbergandTommy Eichenberg, whoset the franchise recordfor most special teams tackles in a single season.
Defensive backs
The Raiders' free agency began by re-signingEric Stokesto a contract extension. The cornerback held opposing quarterbacks to a 56.7 completion percentage and 9.7 yards per completion in 2025.
SafetyJeremy Chinnwas second on the team in total tackles (114) while defensive backsIsaiah Pola-Maoand rookieDarien Porterappeared in all 17 games.
Special teams
AJ Coleis returning for his eighth season with the Raiders after averaging 47.6 yards per punt in 2025 and notching 24 punts inside the 20-yard line.
The Silver and Black mixed it up this offseason at kicker and long snapper, bringing inMatt GayandAlex Ward. Gay, who won a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams in the 2020 season, has made 84.3 percent of his career field goals. Ward also played for the Rams, appearing in 38 games across three seasons.
