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.

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.

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.