Hondo Carpenter

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Hondo S. Carpenter Sr. is an award-winning sports journalist with decades of experience. He serves as the Senior Writer for NFL and College sports, and is the beat writer covering the Las Vegas Raiders. Additionally, he is the editor and publisher for several sites On SI. Carpenter is a member of the Pro Football Writers Association (PFWA), the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), and the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA).

Raiders 2026: Discover the top player under pressure to deliver as Las Vegas chases success—insider analysis you can’t miss!

Inside the Raiders’ OTAs: Exclusive insights from team HQ as Las Vegas urgently reshapes its franchise. See what others miss now!

Las Vegas Raiders 2026: The one word that will define their season—expert analysis on what it means for their future.

Cousins and Mendoza are forming the perfect duo in the Las Vegas quarterback room.

Las Vegas Raiders OTA 2026: Analyzing three key fixes to maximize minicamp success and boost playoff hopes.

Las Vegas Raiders' John Spytek & Pete Carroll

2025 Raiders: From dysfunction to bold rebuild—expert analysis reveals why this season could spark a dramatic franchise turnaround.

Las Vegas Raiders 2026 schedule revealed: Expert game-by-game predictions and bold season outlook. See what to expect now!

This mid-rounder has the potential to be a massive steal for the Silver and Black.

Unknown date & location, USA; FILE PHOTO; Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis. on the field. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-Imagn Images

The Las Vegas Raiders are embracing their old mindset, and that move is why the future looks so incredibly bright.

Our latest Las Vegas Raiders mailbag questions via our social media from Raider Nation tackle a diverse number of topics and even offer a hint at a soon-arriving inside look at last year's disaster.

Las Vegas Raiders GM John Spytek, and minority owner Tom Brady

An NFL executive has spotted a hidden concern that could shape the Raiders' rebuild. Discover what it is—and get our expert breakdown on its true impact.

NCAA Football Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy

Raiders’ 2026 Draft pick Jermod McCoy is turning heads—hear why a world-class orthopedic surgeon sees real promise, and get our expert analysis on what it means.

Hondo Carpenter

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

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Raiders Minicamp: 3 Young Defensive Standouts Turning Heads

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Raiders Minicamp Reveals Key Signs of What’s Coming Next

Why This Raider Has Most To Prove in 2026

Raiders OTA Observations Signal New Era in Las Vegas

One Word Will Define the Raiders’ Success in 2026

Raiders Seeing Early Kirk Cousins Impact on Fernando Mendoza

3 Critical Issues Raiders Must Fix Before OTAs End

Inside the Raiders: Explaining 2025 Collapse – and Why There’s Hope for 2026

Las Vegas Raiders Schedule Release: Predicting All 17 Games for 2026 Season

Our Favorite 2026 Raiders Draft Pick, and Reasons Why

How the Raiders’ Old Identity Is Finally Back

Raiders Mailbag: Mendoza vs. Cousins, Crosby’s Impact

Exclusive: NFL Executive Reveals Raiders Rebuild Concern

Top Orthopedic Surgeon Gives Raiders’ Fans Great Hope for McCoy Pick