When NFL free company begins March 12, the Las Vegas Raiders could have loads of money to enhance the roster after a 4-13 season.
Las Vegas has a minimum of $92.5M in cap area out there, the second most amongst NFL groups, in response to Over The Cap. That’s definitely 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 working again, broad 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 workforce saved a minimum of three defensive players (LB Robert Spillane, security Tre’von Moehrig and defensive deal with Adam Butler).
Listed below are the three free-agent broad receivers who may very well be focused by the Raiders.
Tee Higgins | Cincinnati Bengals
Assuming Higgins shouldn’t be given the franchise tag by the Cincinnati Bengals, the Raiders must be all-in on signing the five-year wideout. At 6-foot-4, he would give whoever the QB is an enormous, 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 ideal 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 acquainted with 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 out to be a Raider.
In 2024, Godwin — whose contract voided after the season — had 576 yards receiving and 5 touchdowns in a season lower brief due to an ankle harm in Week 7. His 2024 numbers point out he was on his approach to a 1,000-plus yards receiving and 10 touchdowns. Underneath new Raiders OC Chip Kelly, he may have an enormous function.
Darius Slayton | New York Giants
Slayton didn’t have an enormous 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 doubtless 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 bunch that may ever strike worry into many NFL defenses.
