Las Vegas Raiders

Originally based in Oakland, California, the Las Vegas Raiders were founded in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL). The franchise won an AFL title in 1967 (it lost to the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl 2) and joined the National Football League (NFL) as part of the AFL-NFL merger in 1970.

In 1972, the Raiders were purchased by Al Davis, who owned the team until his death in 2011, at which point his son, Mark, took control of the franchise.

The team won its first Super Bowl following the 1976 season, defeating the Minnesota Vikings. The Raiders won a second Super Bowl four years later, beating the Philadelphia Eagles.

In 1982, following a highly publicized dispute with the NFL, Davis moved the Raiders from Oakland to Los Angeles. The franchise won a third Super Bowl following its second season in LA, defeating the franchise now known as the Washington Football Team.

The Raiders returned to Oakland ahead of the 1995 NFL season but moved yet again ahead of the 2020 campaign, this time to Las Vegas.

  • Founded: 1960
  • Championships: 1 AFL title (1967), 3 Super Bowl titles (1976, 1980, 1983)
  • Previous Team Names: Oakland Raiders, Los Angeles Raiders

Read the latest news, rumors, and analysis on the Las Vegas Raiders:

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr during a game in 2022. The Raiders just handed out a Derek Carr contract extension to the player.
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Derek Carr Contract: The Las Vegas Raiders QB's Massive $120M Deal Isn't What It Seems

The Derek Carr contract extension seems like a big commitment between the Las Vegas Raiders and their QB, but the deal's not what it seems.

Tim Crean • 16 Apr 2022
Quarterback Derek Carr of the Las Vegas Raiders smiles as he warms up before a game against the Denver Broncos.
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Las Vegas Raiders: Derek Carr Is in an Exclusive Club with Tom Brady and Matthew Stafford, but It's not a Good One

Las Vegas Raiders QB Derek Carr is the active leader in an unfortunate statistical category over Tom Brady and Matthew Stafford.

Tim Crean • 12 Apr 2022
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is trapped between Las Vegas Raiders players.
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Deebo Samuel's Latest Social Media Moves Have Raiders Fans Thinking Super Bowl

All-Pro WR Deebo Samuel just scrubbed the San Francisco 49ers from his social media and some Raiders fans think this is good for their team.

Tim Crean • 09 Apr 2022
Former general manager Mike Mayock of the Las Vegas Raiders walks on the field before a game in 2021.
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Fired GM Mike Mayock Dropped off His Las Vegas Raiders Gear to a Group of Local Heroes on His Way out of Town

Former Las Vegas Raiders GM Mike Mayock has a pretty cool story about what he did with his Raiders gear after getting fired by the team.

Tim Crean • 08 Apr 2022
Green Bay Packers WR (L) chats with Las Vegas Raiders QB Derek Carr in 2016. The Davante Adams trade reunited the former college teammates.
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Former Packers Star A.J. Hawk Shocked by Davante Adams Trade: ‘Anyone I Talk to Seems Pretty Confused'

The Davante Adams trade seemingly shocked everyone one in the NFL world, including a former Packers star who's usually in the know.

Tim Crean • 21 Mar 2022
Davante Adams following a Green Bay Packers-Cleveland Browns matchup in December 2021
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Davante Adams Traded From Packers to Raiders, Signs 5-Year Extension Worth $141.25 Million

Five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Davante Adams has been traded by the Green Bay Packers to the Las Vegas Raiders.

Luke Norris • 20 Mar 2022
Oakland Raiders fan Wayne Mabry, also known as "The Violator," cheers for his team in 2011.
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Here's How ‘The Violator' Really Feels About The Raiders Losing to the Bengals Last Weekend

Wayne Mabry, known as “The Violator,” is one of the Raiders' most passionate and popular fans. He gave Sports7 his thoughts on last week's loss to the Bengals.

Mike Thomas • 26 Jan 2022
Las Vegas Raiders fan Wayne "The Violator" Mabry attends a game between the Raiders and the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium on September 26, 2021.
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Raiders ‘Ambassador' Wayne Mabry, aka ‘The Violator,' Hopes to Pick Up Where John Madden Left Off

Don't be intimidated by the look of the “The Violator.” Wayne Mabry is a family man who volunteers his time for various charities.

Mike Thomas • 21 Jan 2022
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow reacts during the Wild Card game against the Las Vegas Raiders and the Cincinnati Bengals on January 15, 2022. He and coach Zac Taylor say they didn't hear the controversial whistle during the game.
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Cincinnati Bengals' QB Joe Burrow and Coach Zac Taylor Both Deny They Heard Whistle on Controversial Play in Win Over Las Vegas Raiders

The Cincinnati Bengals got by the Las Vegas Raiders thanks to a controversial call, but Joe Burrow and Zac Taylor claimed after the game not to have heard it.

Tim Crean • 16 Jan 2022
Quarterback Derek Carr of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on January 9, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Derek Carr May Request a Trade if Rich Bisaccia Doesn't Get the Las Vegas Raiders Job, According to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport

Derek Carr had possibly the best season of his career in 2021 but, depending who the LAs Vegas Raiders next coach is, he may be on the move in the 2022 offseason.

Tim Crean • 16 Jan 2022