Michael Canelo

Joined: May 21, 2024

Michael Canel is a breaking news beat writer for various team sites across the On SI platform, focusing on both college and professional sports. A graduate of Fresno State University, he has transformed his passion for sports into a career, covering the latest breaking news with years of expertise and the enthusiasm of a devoted fan.

Jan 25, 2026; Seattle, WA, USA; Tom Brady signs autographs before the 2026 NFC Championship Game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images

Dec 13, 2025; New York, NY, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza poses for photos with the Heisman trophy during a press conference at the New York Marriott Marquis after winning the award. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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

Indiana'ss Fernando Mendoza speaks at the champions press conference on Tuesday, Jan. 20. 2026.

Las Vegas Raiders' defensive coordinator now joins a new franchise and will take over their defensive duties.

Jan 25, 2026; Seattle, WA, USA; Tom Brady talks with Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) on the field before the 2026 NFC Championship Game at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images

Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady is not around the team most of the time. Why does that need to change? And it will help the Raiders in the long run.

Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) holds the Heisman Trophy with Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, during the Indiana Football College Football Playoff National Championship celebration and parade at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington.

The Las Vegas Raiders are eyeing their franchise quarterback in Fernando Mendoza in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Las Vegas Raiders have a lot of different things they need to accomplish this offseason. Outside of their head coaching search, here is what they need to figure out.

Apr 25, 2025; Henderson, NV, USA; (L-R) Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek during a news conference introducing Ashton Jeanty as the first round draft pick in the 2025 NFL Draft at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

One position the Raiders need to improve is the wide receiver position. One of their draft prospects is a wide receiver, and he declared for the NFL Draft recently.

The Las Vegas Raiders frontrunner to be their first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft is Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

Aug 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Las Vegas Raiders guard Dlyan Parham is a free agent, and he has a lot of experience and is still young.

The Las Vegas Raiders want to improve this offseason. There is one free agent that they need to do whatever they can to get him to come to Las Vegas next season.