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Back Home, Back to the Top | Las Vegas Raiders News
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- Jul 11, 2026
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- 108
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Summary
Jonah Laulu, the first Las Vegas native to play for the Raiders since their 2020 move, is embracing his hometown return with grit and gratitude. After bouncing between teams and being lightly recruited out of high school, he carved his path through Hawaii and Oklahoma before landing with the Raiders after being cut by the Colts. With 35 tackles his rookie year and a strong 2023 season featuring four sacks and eight tackles for loss, Laulu’s impact is growing — especially under new head coach Antonio Pierce, where his trusted position coach Rob Leonard remains. Laulu’s loyalty to Leonard is deep — he’d “literally die for him” — and that accountability is fueling his growth. Beyond the field, Laulu is giving back to Vegas, running clinics and sharing his Samoan roots to inspire kids. His mom sees his return as destiny. Now, with the Raiders’ defensive line in need of a boost, Laulu has a chance to shine — and maybe even redefine what it means to play football in your own backyard. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6acce447321b32c8