Raiders Kick Off Voluntary Offseason Workouts

Las Vegas team begins nine-week program with Phase One activities.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:18am

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The Las Vegas Raiders have officially started their 2026 voluntary offseason training program, kicking off Phase One which includes meetings, strength and conditioning, and physical rehabilitation work. The team will move into Phase Two in the coming weeks, allowing for on-field drills and walkthroughs, before holding a voluntary veteran minicamp the week of the NFL Draft.

Why it matters

The Raiders' offseason program is an important time for the team to get players back in the facility, build chemistry, and prepare for the upcoming season. With a new head coach in Klint Kubiak, these early workouts will be crucial for installing the team's systems and getting players up to speed.

The details

Phase One of the Raiders' nine-week offseason program began on April 7 and will last for two weeks, focusing on meetings, strength training, and rehabilitation. Phase Two will then run for the next three weeks, allowing for on-field drills and walkthroughs. The team will also hold a voluntary veteran minicamp the week of the 2026 NFL Draft from April 20-22.

  • The Raiders' offseason program kicked off on April 7, 2026.
  • Phase One will run for two weeks.
  • Phase Two will run for the next three weeks.
  • The voluntary veteran minicamp will be held April 20-22, 2026.

The players

Klint Kubiak

The new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.

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What’s next

The Raiders will continue through their offseason program, leading up to the voluntary veteran minicamp in late April and the 2026 NFL Draft in May.

The takeaway

The start of the Raiders' offseason program marks an important time for the team to begin preparations for the upcoming season under new head coach Klint Kubiak. These early workouts will be crucial for installing systems, building chemistry, and getting players ready to compete.