Matt Peralta

Matt was born and raised in Long Beach, Calif. Because of his love for sports, Matt successfully pursued a degree in journalism at California State University, Long Beach (#GoBeach) and is now a Staff Writer for RaidersNewsWire.com. He is also a Staff Writer for LakersNation.com and RamsNewsWire.com. Contact: mattp@mediumlargela.com Twitter: @_MatthewPeralta Instagram: @matthewperalta
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Raiders News: Ashton Jeanty Received Prank Call During 2025 NFL Draft

The Las Vegas Raiders made a splash in the 2025 NFL Draft when they selected Ashton Jeanty with the sixth overall pick. Jeanty was heavily linked to the Raiders following the Draft Combine, and the team made sure to select…

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Former Raiders Quarterback Derek Carr Announces Retirement From NFL

The Las Vegas Raiders have been desperately searching for an answer at quarterback for years since releasing Derek Carr, and they seemingly found at least their bridge option in Geno Smith. The Raiders landed Smith in a trade with the…

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Raiders News: Ashton Jeanty Calls Geno Smith A ‘Great Player’

After whiffing on players like Matthew Stafford in the trade market, the Las Vegas Raiders pivoted and landed Geno Smith from the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick. The move materialized after the Seahawks decided to revamp…

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Raiders Rumors: Jakobi Meyers ‘Open’ To Contract Extension

Coming off another disappointing regular season, the Las Vegas Raiders understood they needed to make some drastic changes to get the franchise back on track. With that in mind, owner Mark Davis brought in Pete Carroll and John Spytek to…

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Texas’ Quinn Ewers Set To Meet With Raiders For Pre-Draft Visit

The Las Vegas Raiders will enter the 2025 NFL Draft with nine total selections, with three of them coming on Days 1 and 2. The Raiders have several needs across their roster that need to be addressed, especially on the…

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Raiders News: Sam Webb Re-Signs On One-Year Deal

The Las Vegas Raiders have a lot of work to do this offseason to give the roster any chance of competing in the AFC West and the rest of the NFL. The division has only gotten tougher this offseason as…

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Raiders News: Gardner Minshew Released Due To Failed Physical Designation

The Las Vegas Raiders have been struggling for the past few years, which prompted owner Mark Davis to overhaul the organization again. Davis fired Tom Telesco and Antonio Pierce and brought in John Spytek and Pete Carroll to turn the…

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Raiders Rumors: Las Vegas Considered ‘Natural Landing Spot’ For Tyler Lockett

The next era of the Las Vegas Raiders is finally here, as the team has made several sweeping changes across the board ahead of the 2025 season. The Raiders revamped their front office and sideline by hiring John Spytek and…

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Raiders News: Maxx Crosby ‘Wouldn’t Be Mad’ Adding Aaron Rodgers

With the Philadelphia Eagles beating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, the offseason begins in earnest, and teams like the Las Vegas Raiders will look to compete for next year's championship. The Raiders, on paper, look like they're…

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Packers’ Keisean Nixon Takes Shot At Raiders While Recruiting Maxx Crosby

The Las Vegas Raiders appear to be stuck in a murky situation. They've got some pieces on the roster, like Maxx Crosby, who are ready to win now, but the rest of the team leaves much to be desired in…

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