In a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the insider reports that the Raiders are likely to aggressively pursue free agent receivers this 0ff-season. Las Vegas will try to build around Fernando Mendoza at quarterback
and supplement him with talented receivers, while likely also drafting another receiver to pair with him, Tre Tucker, Jack Bech, and Dont’e Thornton. The Raiders have an issue at receiver, lacking a true top option, and free agency should serve as a good spot to help add a true top target.
Alec Pierce, Indianapolis Colts
Projected Contract: 3 years, 60 million (20M AAV) with 41.8 million guaranteed
Pierce has an impressive 6’3, 215 frame with true 4.3 speed. The former 2022 2nd round pick posted 47 receptions, 1003 yards, and 6 touchdowns in 2025 while having a career 157 receptions, 2934 yards, and 17 touchdowns. Pierce is an elite receiver on 8+ yard targets and has ranked top 15 in separation three of his four seasons. While Pierce does struggle at times in his short yardage situations, and converting a higher rate of contested catches, the former teammate of Tre Tucker has been excellent at converting high value looks, creating separation through speed and route running, and also working as both a big slot and X receiver. Pierce will be expensive, and will also be highly sought after this off-season but Las Vegas should look into adding the former Bearcat as their top receiver to pair with Mendoza.
Jauan Jennings, San Francisco 49ers
Projected Contract: 3 years, 50 million (16.6M AAV) with 37 million guaranteed
The 6’3, 215 Jennings has had an up and down career after jumping into the NFL as a 7th rounder in 2020. Jennings is coming off a 2025 season where he logged 54 receptions, 643 yards, and nine touchdowns with a career 210 receptions, 2581 yards, and 22 touchdowns in 75 games. Jennings has converted 58% of his contested catches, has ranked top 25 in separation in three of his last four seasons, and also ranked top 25 in EPA/target each of the last two seasons. Jennings isn’t a burner, and while he creates separation a fair amount is scheme generated, or through his route running. Additionally, Jennings does a good job creating YAC (61st percentile) and can slide between the boundary and slot giving Las Vegas potential versatility. Jennings is an intriguing option and provides Mendoza with a large frame boundary receiver, similar to former Raiders receiver Jakobi Meyers, who can also contribute on back shoulder and intermediate attempts.
Rashid Shaheed, Seattle Seahawks
Projected Contract: 2 years, 26 million (13M AAV) with 16 million guaranteed
Shaheed has the connection with head coach Klint Kubiak, though he also comes with a fair share of flaws as well. Shaheed is a true burner, running over 3/4 his routes as a post, fly, corner, or slant ball which does limit the overall production he can have in an offense that’s going to require him to be versatile and work as a true top option. Shaheed, 6’0/180 does have sub 4.3 speed and is coming off a 2025 season where he logged 59 receptions, 687 yards, and two touchdowns while also contributing as a returner with 23 punt returns, 339 yards, a touchdown and a touchdown and 447 yards on 15 kick returns. Shaheed is going to be paid a high amount this off-season, and likely over the 13 million projection due to his special teams impact where he’s a two time pro bowler, and one time All-Pro. Shaheed has converted just 33% of his contested catches, ranked top 10 in separation, but just the 48th percentile for YAC/reception. Jennings has also missed nearly 20 games in his career, with the majority coming to injury.
Deebo Samuel, Washington Commanders
Projected Contract: 2 years, 27 million (13.5M AAV) with 21 million guaranteed
The veteran receiver has taken a step back the last two seasons compared to his 2021-2023 seasons, but the 6’0/215 receiver still has been productive with 72 receptions, 727 yards, and five touchdowns in 2025 while adding 75 rushing yards and a touchdown. Samuel has been a consisted contested catch receiver, including a career high 55% in 2025, while continuing to rank as the best YAC receiver in the NFL with a career average of 9 yards per reception including 7.4 yards the last two seasons. Samuel is an intriguing option, and could be the Raiders top option due to his versatility to line up at Y, X, the slot, and some in the backfield which new head coach Klint Kubiak has done with Jaxson Smith-Njigba in Seattle. Additionally, Samuel does provide value as a kick returner with 452 yards on 16 attempts in 2025. Samuel does bring a few off field incidents which could cause concern for Las Vegas, but the veteran receiver is likely the best “value” signing this off-season.
Romeo Doubs, Green Bay Packers
Projected Contract: 4 years, 48 million (12M AAV) with 32 million guaranteed
Doubs is going to be a fascinating free agent to watch this off-season, the Nevada alumni stands 6’2/205 and has created strong separation stats in his career ranking inside the top 35 on three of his four seasons. Doubs, soon to be 26, has a career 222 receptions, 2795 yards, and 23 touchdowns including 850 yards and 7 scores in 2025. However, Doubs has logged a career 18 drops (7.5%) and has limited versatility being a strict boundary receiver. Doubs does a good job on back shoulder attempts, and contested catch situations having a career 49.5% conversion rate including over 55% in two of the last three years. Doubs is strong after the catch, ranking around the 67th percentile, and has a variety of route concepts under his belt. The former 4th rounder is going to cash in and blends a variety of traits to serve as a potential top receiver for Las Vegas, but it’s a question how much his drops will limit his market.
Wan’Dale Robinson, New York Giants
Projected Contract: 3 years, 54 million (18M AAV) with 38 million guaranteed
Robinson is likely to get overpaid after his 2025 season where he snagged 92 receptions for 1014 yards and four touchdowns including the top 15th percentile in YAC, and top 20 in separation. The 5’8, 185 pound receiver is just 25 years old but is likely to be strictly limited to the slot going forward as he’s spent 77% of his career lined up inside. The Raiders likely won’t push for an other receiver similar to Tre Tucker, who has also produced in near identical increments to Tucker and shares a similar frame and speed aspect. Robinson has a career 5.3% drop rate but has converted 52% of his contested catch opportunities. The former Kentucky standout is likely to be a top name in the free agent realm, does a good job creating space, and working to get open with his route running and speed but the Raiders need to pair Mendoza with a large body receiver, and Robinson is too similar to Tre Tucker.
Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Projected Contract: 2 years, 36 million (18M AAV) with 29 million guaranteed
I highly doubt Mike Evans will even consider the Raiders, as the 32 year old is likely to either return to Tampa Bay, or leave for a true super bowl contender. Evans, is well Mike Evans, he’s a future hall of fame receiver and has a career 918 receptions, 13862 yards, and 114 touchdowns. He’s an excellent contested catch receiver, and while limited after the catch doesn’t let that impact him at all. Evans has a connection to John Spytek and the Raiders could benefit from bringing in someone of his experience, ability, and overall demeanor but it’s a tough fit for Evans in Las Vegas with a rookie head coach and quarterback.
Jalen Nailor, Minnesota Vikings
Projected Contract: 2 years, 15 million (7.5M AAV) with 8.7 million guaranteed
I’d figure majority of readers don’t know fully about Jalen Nailor, but the former 6th rounder is projected to receiver a good contract this off-season and has been a consistent third option in Minnesota ready for a chance with a bigger role. Las Vegas can’t afford to bring Nailor in as a top option, but Nailor does fit the Raiders as a potential second receiver to pair with Tucker, Bech, another free agent, and possibly a rookie. The 6 foot, 200 pound receiver has ranked inside the top 30 for separation and YAC/reception each of the last two seasons and has seen his role widely increase in that time as well. Nailor has 60 receptions, 891 yards, and 10 touchdowns over the last two seasons with a career 65% on contested catch situations including 9 of 12 in 2025. Nailor has been extremely productive for his role, and provides a ton of versatility splitting nearly 50% of his time in the slot and the other 50% on the boundary.
