The surprising decision to release Rodney Hudson could negatively affect the Raiders’ salary cap.
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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
The Raiders have some big needs defensively, and they expect to address them in free agency.