The NFL trade deadline is November 4th, just after week 9. With the Raiders sitting at 2-4 headed into week a week 7 matchup vs the Chiefs they hold a bye week and then face Jaguars prior to the trade deadline which
barring anything will likely put the Raiders at 2-6 and fully out of the playoff picture. If the Raiders are able to go 1-1 or 2-0 instead of 0-2 across their next two games and sit at 4-4 or 3-5 there’s a possibility a full “fire sale” isn’t likely. As of this current moment, it seems the Raiders will be off loading contracts, pending free agents, and other veterans that can improve other teams with the hope of possibly returning players or draft compensation to assist the 2025 season and future.
WR Jakobi Meyers:
Fits: Steelers, Bills, Patriots, Giants, Falcons
Possible Return: Pending FA OR 1st/2nd year player OR draft compensation
Trade Likelihood: 85% or higher
I wrote about Meyers earlier this week so won’t touch on him too much however the Raiders veteran receiver is in the third season of a 3 year, 33 million contract and has already requested a trade. In addition, Meyers seems to be the Raiders lead candidate to receive trade calls which will put him in a spot to be moved. As the best receiver on the market, the expectation is that Meyers could return the Raiders another pending FA, young player, or draft compensation. As of now, the Raiders are projected a 2027 4th round pick as compensatory value for the loss of Meyers if he walks this off-season, so the starting point in negotiations will likely be around there.
ILB Elandon Roberts
Fits: 49ers, Panthers, Bears, Jaguars, Broncos, Texans
Possible Return: 6th – 7th round draft compensation
Trade Likelihood: 50%
Roberts is an interesting option to be moved and if the Raiders want to see Tommy Eichenberg and Cody Lindenberg receive more playtime, the move would make sense for both sides. Roberts is nearing 32 years old and has been a productive run defender in his career. The Raiders have seen Roberts log 201 snaps this season, primarily having him split time between coverage and run defense, with snaps coming more recently in weeks 5 and 6 after the team moved on from Germaine Pratt. The Raiders are primarily deploying Jamal Adams and Devin White at ILB, while Adams has looked the best of the group he does need a pathway to more playtime. ILB is a position filled with injuries and playoff teams are likely searching for additional depth, especially vs the run where Roberts has been stout in his career. The veteran is a pending free agent after this season, and it’s likely the team won’t retain him. This season he’s logged 22 tackles, 2 TFL, 11 stops, and allowed a 118.8 QBR in coverage. The Raiders could retain Roberts and keep him for the future in 2026 as a veteran depth option.
RB Raheem Mostert
Fits: Cowboys, Cardinals, 49ers, Steelers, Chiefs, Falcons
Possible Return: 6-7th round draft compensation
Trade Likelihood: 45-60%
Mostert signed with the Raiders on a 1 year, 3.5 million contract and after initially not playing the first two games due to issues surrounding ST playtime, Mostert has posted 16 attempts, 80 yards (5 YPC), and four first downs in three games this season. A report surfaced earlier this week indicating that teams have expressed interest in Mostert which wouldn’t be surprising as teams try to add depth to their running back rooms. The Raiders have rookie Ashton Jeanty who’s looked strong after a struggle in weeks 1-3 logging 105 attempts, 424 yards, and 3 TD on the season with 14 rec, 73 yards, and 2 touchdowns as well. The Raiders depth at runningback is weak with Mostert being the best option over Dylan Laube and Zamir White. White is a pending free agent and hasn’t shown much recently, including being a healthy inactive recently. Laube is someone the Raiders want to include more often and he’s logged just 3 attempts, 2 yards, and 2 receptions for 17 yards this season. The trade makes sense for Las Vegas given Mostert’s track record and a veteran runningback likely not being in the fold for 2026.
EDGE Malcolm Koonce
Fits: 49ers, Ravens, Eagles, Buccaneers, Chiefs, Bears, Vikings, Lions, Colts
Possible Return: 5th round draft compensation
Trade Likelihood: less than 30%
Koonce was slated to be a free agent following the 2024 season and the former 3rd rounder from Buffalo signed a 1 year, 11 million extension to remain with Las Vegas. Koonce missed all of 2024 with a torn ACL and it has been a slower start then he and the Raiders were likely hoping for, as Koonce has logged just 13 pressures, a 14% win rate, 1 sack, 2 TFL, FF, and 3 QB hits in 6 games. Koonce has logged 188 snaps and is splitting time with Tyree Wilson, who the Raiders could look to get more playtime. The Raiders ideally would like to keep Koonce in the future and as of now he’s projected to be a 5th round comp pick if he walks in free agency. Despite this, his value is at the lowest it’s been since his breakout 2023 season. I wouldn’t expect the Raiders to move Koonce, but if they do it also wouldn’t surprise me. Playoff teams are always searching for pass rush depth, and Koonce would provide a starting caliber EDGE or a strong third pass rusher for teams down the stretch. As for the Raiders, moving Koonce only makes sense if you have no plans to resign him after the 2025 season, but if he’s in the mix for the 2026 season and beyond the trade is not worth what Koonce will provide.
IOL Dylan Parham
Fits: Bengals, Cardinals, Patriots, Packers, Panthers, Falcons, team with injuries at IOL
Possible Return: 5th round draft compensation
Trade Likelihood: less than 25%
I won’t touch on Parham much just for the fact it’s rare that OL get moved at the deadline but Parham is a pending free agent and the Raiders SHOULD be looking to get their rookie offensive lineman involved for the remainder of the season. Parham has been up and down his entire NFL career and the former 3rd rounder has shown to be an above average guard when playing RG but average to below at left guard. At just 26 years old, it’s likely the Raiders could find a fit for Parham assuming he’s not in their future plans for 2026 and beyond with an extension in place. Parham has allowed 2 sacks and 14 pressures this season, ranking around the middle of the pack for the NFL. As an offensive lineman, Parham is an interesting fit, with teams such as the Bengals and Dolphins possibly searching for future lineman on the interior and plan to trade for Parham instead of compete in free agency. Additionally, teams pushing for the playoffs such as the Cardinals, Falcons, and Panthers could all look to make potential upgrades on the interior OL or replace injured starters, in the case of the Panthers. While unlikely, it’s possible the Raiders choose to play Caleb Rogers instead of Parham and value the 2026 compensation instead of the future 2027 compensatory pick they could receive.
