Raiders’ Voluntary Offseason Workouts Begin
As of today, April 8, 2025, the Las Vegas Raiders kick off their voluntary offseason workout program, marking the beginning of a critical preparation period for the 2025 NFL season. With a new regime in place, featuring General Manager John Spytek and Head Coach Pete Carroll, the Raiders are poised to blend fresh leadership with a roster undergoing a significant overhaul. Here’s what fans can expect as Phase One of the offseason program begins.
The first two weeks of the voluntary workouts, starting today, will focus on strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, and classroom sessions. Players won’t hit the field for football drills just yet; instead, they’ll be in the weight room and meeting rooms at the Intermountain Health Performance Center in Henderson, Nevada. This initial phase is all about building a foundation, physically and mentally, for the challenges ahead. With new quarterback Geno Smith, acquired via trade from the Seattle Seahawks, expect an emphasis on integrating him into the team’s culture and schemes. Carroll, who previously coached Smith in Seattle, will likely prioritize reestablishing their chemistry during these early meetings.
The Raiders’ roster has seen substantial turnover, mainly on defense, where nearly half the starters from last season departed in free agency. New faces like linebacker Elandon Roberts and returning players like Maxx Crosby and Malcolm Koonce will be under scrutiny to see how they adapt to these changes. Strength and conditioning work will be crucial for these athletes to regain peak form, especially after an offseason of upheaval.
While the workouts are voluntary, participation will indicate player buy-in to Carroll’s vision. Veterans like Crosby, alongside Smith and emerging stars like tight end Brock Bowers, will set the tone. The addition of running back Raheem Mostert also hints at a renewed focus on a strong ground game, a Carroll trademark, which may begin taking shape in these early meetings.
As the Raiders progress to their voluntary minicamp (April 21-23) and OTAs in May, today’s start lays the groundwork for a team aiming to rebound from a 4-13 season. Expect a blend of discipline, physicality, and strategic alignment as Las Vegas builds toward being competitive in 2025.