As the initial flurry of NFL free agency subsides, the Las Vegas Raiders have been actively managing their roster. They’ve prioritized retaining key players, and successfully re-signing some of their own, while also strategically adding external talent to bolster their lineup.
With the immediate free agency period concluding, attention naturally shifts to the team’s future. The question now becomes: how does the Raiders 2025 free-agent class look in the wake of these recent transactions? With a few obvious needs and several quality free agents available, the Raiders still have time to add to their roster.
Las Vegas Raiders Free Agency: Day 3 Best Fits
Raiders Free Agency Targets: G, Teven Jenkins
After battling injury challenges throughout his early career, Jenkins enjoyed a breakthrough in his fourth season, starting a career-high 14 games. This newfound consistency has positioned him for a well-deserved contract. Known for his prowess as a run blocker, Jenkins has also demonstrated significant improvement in pass protection since transitioning to left guard from his previous roles at both right and left tackle.
Despite Caleb Williams being sacked an NFL-leading 68 times in 2024, Jenkins’ contribution to those sacks was minimal, with only four attributed to him. His pressure rate allowed, a mere 3.7 percent, places him among the top performers in his position group, highlighting his reliability and effectiveness.
Raiders Free Agency Targets: WR Stefon Diggs
Stefon Diggs’ 2024 season with the Houston Texans was unfortunately cut short by a season-ending ACL tear after just eight games. During that limited time, he demonstrated his consistent production, averaging 62.0 receiving yards per game and scoring three touchdowns. This injury brought an end to his impressive six-year streak of consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons.
Despite his established reputation as a four-time Pro Bowler, at 31 years old, Diggs is likely best suited for a role as a high-caliber No. 2 receiver at this stage of his career. While teams will undoubtedly have concerns regarding his recovery from the ACL injury, his talent and track record firmly establish him as one of the top receivers available in his class.
Raiders Free Agency Targets: RB Nick Chubb
Nick Chubb’s appearance on the field in 2024, following a severe knee injury in 2023 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, is a testament to his extraordinary resilience. This echoes his recovery from a similarly significant knee injury during his college career, which preceded one of the most efficient starts to a career for a running back in NFL history.
In 2024, however, Chubb’s performance did not quite match his usual standards. He appeared less elusive and powerful, and he shared playing time with Jerome Ford despite being given a substantial role upon his return. It is plausible that Chubb requires a full offseason to fully rehabilitate and prepare his body for the demands of an NFL game workload.