When NFL free company begins March 12, the Las Vegas Raiders may have loads of money to enhance the roster after a 4-13 season.
Las Vegas has not less than $92.5M in cap house obtainable, the second most amongst NFL groups, in accordance with Over The Cap. That’s actually sufficient for the Raiders so as to add key items to a roster that wants assist at a number of positions, together with quarterback.
Las Vegas’ different positions of want are operating again, vast receiver, offensive line and cornerback. The Raiders will take a look at their very own free brokers, and it would not be shocking if the staff saved not less than three defensive players (LB Robert Spillane, security Tre’von Moehrig and defensive sort out Adam Butler).
Listed here are the three free-agent vast receivers who could possibly be focused by the Raiders.
Tee Higgins | Cincinnati Bengals
Assuming Higgins just isn’t given the franchise tag by the Cincinnati Bengals, the Raiders ought to be all-in on signing the five-year wideout. At 6-foot-4, he would give whoever the QB is a giant, dependable goal.
Neither Aidan O’Connell (1,612 yards passing and eight TD passes) nor journeyman Gardner Minshew (2,013 yards passing, 9 TD passes) distinguished himself at QB final season for the Raiders.
In 2024, Higgins had 911 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. He can be an amazing pairing with WR Jakobi Meyers. The 26-year-old can be an enormous signing for the Raiders, who’re searching for a real No. 1 receiver since trading Davante Adams to the New York Jets at midseason.
Chris Godwin | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Raiders GM John Spytek is aware of Godwin, 29, from his days in Tampa Bay’s entrance workplace from 2016-2024. It’s pure to assume Spytek will attempt to entice him to turn into a Raider.
In 2024, Godwin — whose contract voided after the season — had 576 yards receiving and 5 touchdowns in a season reduce quick due to an ankle harm in Week 7. His 2024 numbers point out he was on his strategy to a 1,000-plus yards receiving and 10 touchdowns. Below new Raiders OC Chip Kelly, he may have a giant function.
Darius Slayton | New York Giants
Slayton didn’t have a giant season in 2024 due to a shaky QB state of affairs. Now, he can go wherever he chooses. He had 700+ yards receiving in 4 of his first 5 seasons till ending final season with 573 yards and two touchdowns in 16 video games. A change of surroundings will seemingly assist Slayton, 28.
The important thing to signing Slayton may come right down to if the Raiders signal a top quality QB in free company. Daniel Jones, Drew Lock and Tommy DeVito threw passes to Slayton throughout his Giants tenure. That is not a gaggle that may ever strike concern into many NFL defenses.
