The Las Vegas Raiders’ offense has undergone significant changes this offseason, most notably the acquisition of quarterback Geno Smith. While questions remain about the receiver position, immediate action doesn’t appear imminent.
According to Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, a free agent receiver signing is not currently in the works. Despite the team’s need to bolster the position post-Davante Adams, and their substantial cap space exceeding $50 million, the Raiders may opt to address the receiver issue in the upcoming draft.
Las Vegas Raiders Are Not Pursuing Free Agent Wide Receiver
The Raiders’ offseason strategy, with the exception of the Smith trade, has been characterized by restraint. As Vic Tafur of The Athletic noted, the team, like many others in the NFL, viewed the 2025 free agent class as less than compelling. This perspective explains the prevalence of notable players re-signing with their existing teams before the free agency period began.
The Raiders have seen several defensive departures, including Tre’von Moehrig, Nate Hobbs, Robert Spillane, and Divine Deablo. Their replacements, such as Jeremy Chinn, Eric Stokes, and Elandon Roberts, represent short-term solutions acquired without significant financial investment. The new regime, led by general manager John Spytek, head coach Pete Carroll, and minority owner Tom Brady, has prioritized acquiring 2026 compensatory picks, making substantial future financial commitments unlikely.
With Jakobi Meyers as their current top receiver, following the Adams trade, and Tre Tucker and Kyle Phillips in complementary roles, the Raiders’ receiving corps requires reinforcement. Veteran options like Stefon Diggs, Keenan Allen, and Amari Cooper remain available. Additionally, Tyler Lockett, following his release from the Seahawks, has been suggested as a potential target, given his connection with Pete Carroll.
While a modest, short-term investment in a veteran receiver is financially feasible, the Raiders’ cap space notwithstanding, the draft is increasingly becoming a critical avenue for upgrading their passing game.