In reeling in running back Kenyan Drake, the former Arizona Cardinal, the Raiders now have a productive, versatile complement to young running back Josh Jacobs.
Vincent Bonsignore
Raiders reporter
Vinny has covered the Raiders extensively in the past, breaking news on their eventual move to Las Vegas and their thwarted return to Los Angeles. Before joining the Review-Journal, he covered the Rams for The Athletic and the Los Angeles Daily News.
The Raiders received a fifth-round pick in this year’s draft for Jackson, who figures to start at guard for the Seahawks.
The Raiders have come to terms with veteran defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson.
The Raiders will trade C Rodney Hudson to the Arizona Cardinals and receive a third-round pick.
The Raiders re-sign OL Richie Incognito, Denzelle Good, DT Johnathan Hankins and WR Zay Jones.
The Raiders starting linebacker unit appears to be returning intact with the re-signing of Nicholas Morrow
The surprising decision to release Rodney Hudson could negatively affect the Raiders’ salary cap.
The Raiders address their pass rush with the addition of defensive end Yannick Ngakoue, but lost wide receiver Nelson Agholor to the New England Patriots.
The Raiders will welcome offensive lineman Kyle Long for a free agent visit this week. He retired last year after a seven-year career with the Chicago Bears.
Here’s who the Raiders are likely to pursue with the $40 million they have to spend and how they may fare in convincing their free agents targets to sign.
Re-signing WR Nelson Agholor and possible trading the No. 17 pick for Vikings DE Danielle Hunter are mentioned as possibilities.
Dak Prescott’s new contract reset the market for NFL quarterbacks, including in Las Vegas where Derek Carr’s in line for a contract extension.
The NFL has set the 2021 salary cap at $182.5 million, but the Raiders have roughy $190 million in spending money and $33 million to spend under the cap.
The Raiders will receive a 2022 fifth-round pick from the Patriots, while New England will receive a 2022 seventh-round choice and Brown.
The Raiders, who are expected to release veteran slot cornerback Lamarcus Joyner, are bringing in cornerback A.J. Bouye for a free-agent visit