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NFL Rumors: Raiders Don't Have 'Mandate' to Draft QB amid Shedeur Sanders Buzz

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Despite speculation to the contrary, Las Vegas Raiders ownership is reportedly not demanding the selection of a quarterback early in the 2025 NFL draft.

According to ESPN's Paul Gutierrez, a team source said that rumors of Raiders owner Mark Davis issuing a mandate to general manager Tom Telesco to take a quarterback are "simply not true."

University of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders has been heavily linked to the Raiders, especially after posting video of the Raiders' Allegiant Stadium on his Instagram stories on Friday, along with the caption, "Legendary."

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.