The Las Vegas Raiders traded quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikingsfor a 3rd round pick Tuesday. it opens the door for the Raiders play No. 1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza.
Here are some notes about their deadline decisions:
The Raiders, at 4-5, don’t decide to make it a fire sale. They also didn’t opt to add at the trade deadline either as they have lost five of the last six games after starting 3-0.
NFL reporter Jordan Schulz reported that the Raiders did receive recent trade calls
on star defensive end Maxx Crosby, but resisted them after a nixed trade with the Baltimore Ravens in March. Because the Raiders have already agreed to trade Crosby once, expect them to receive more calls in the future, including next offseason.
There is no word if the Raiders had any interest in pending free agents, wide receiver Tre Tucker and safety Jeremy Chinn. It will be interesting to see if they try to extend them in the offseason.
Despite needs at some posts, including at wide receiver and defensive tackle, the Raiders did not add at the deadline.
