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The Las Vegas Raiders invested on their offense this off-season adding veterans Spencer Burford, Jalen Nailor, Kirk Cousins, Tyler Linderbaum, Dareke Young, and Connor Hayward to the offensive side of the ball after spending heavily on defense. Additionally, the Raiders drafted future franchise QB Fernando Mendoza first overall, added receiver Malik Benson, and runningback Mark Washington in the draft class. Las Vegas has built out relatively decent depth on the offensive line this season, and they
invested heavily on the offensive side of the ball in 2025 with rookies Dont’e Thornton, Jack Bech at receiver and Caleb Rogers, Charles Grant on the offensive line. Las Vegas sits with roughly 25 million in cap space, and they’ll look to likely add a veteran to the roster at receiver, and a 4th tackle before training camp.
RB Najee Harris, Los Angeles Chargers
Market Value: 1 year, 3.34 million
- The Raiders hosted Harris for a visit before the NFL draft, the former first rounder is coming off a torn Achilles, but he’s back up to full speed already. Harris is a pure power back, and Las Vegas is going to run the ball heavily, and with a key rotation as well. Last season the Seahawks saw Kenneth Walker log 221 attempts, Zach Charbonnet 184 attempts, and George Holani add 45 more. Las Vegas does have Roman Hemby, Dylan Laube, and Chris Collier on their roster with rookie Mike Washington the direct backup and rotational back to Ashton Jeanty. Jeanty has had a heavy workload through his college career & in his rookie season with 266 attempts. Harris is likely to take a lower end deal, and would slot in as the Raiders pure power back to take 50-100 rushes in a season, while also adding more to the bottom of the room. It’s unlikely Las Vegas adds another back, but Harris fits the mold to provide a true power back element.
RB Jeremy McNichols, Washington Commanders
Market Value: 1 year, 1.48 million
- On a different train of though than Harris, McNichols is more of a north/south runner, and the 30 year old would provide a better floor for the Raiders runningback room. He’s coming off back to back seasons north of 250 yards, with a combined 6 touchdowns, and 104 attempts. McNichols adds some value as a receiver with 195 yards and 25 receptions across the last two seasons. The veteran runningback would provide competition with Roman Hemby, Dylan Laube, and Chris Collier to try and carve out a role as a capable third back in the rotation with NFL experience.
WR Deebo Samuel, Washington Commanders
Market Value: 1 year, 8.85 million
- Samuel has experience with Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak, and the 30 year old is coming off his only season in Washington with 72 receptions, 727 yards, and 5 touchdowns to go along with 136 rushing yards, a touchdown, and 42 attempts. Samuel has good size, works mainly as a Z receiver, and his YAC skills still remain at the top of his game, though his 6.5 YAC/reception in 2025 was a career low. Samuel likely won’t cost a ton, he remains a capable receiver, and for a Raiders room lacking depth or a proven veteran it would be a smart decision to bring in someone who’s still shown an ability to play at a quality level. Samuel remained a consistent contested catch receiver, was able to go out of his frame, and his route running didn’t see a big decline either. While 30 years old, I’d expect that he’ll have interest and Las Vegas makes sense to help ease the transition to the NFL with Fernando Mendoza.
WR Curtis Samuel, Buffalo Bills
Market Value: 1 year, 3.4 million
- Samuel, turns 30 in August, and the 5’11/195-pound receiver is likely a true slot for the Raiders though he has the ability to play Z as well. He logged 650+ yards in 2022-2023, before 334 yards and 3 TD in 2024. He saw his production drop in 2025 with just 8 receptions, 83 yards, and a touchdown through 184 snaps. Samuel has an ability to work after the catch, he can make tough grabs, and does have a track record of consistently creating separation. Samuel is a veteran, would provide more depth to the room and doesn’t take away from the development of Jack Bech. Samuel would add a third receiver similar to Tre Tucker, Jalen Nailor to help in case of injuries and provide another veteran into a very young room.
WR Gabe Davis, Buffalo Bills
Market Value: 1 year, 2.84 million
- Gabe Davis is just 27 years old, and he’s shown a strong track record of success in his career. Davis hauled in 746 yards, 7 TD, and 45 receptions in 2023 which marked his third straight season of 700+ yards including 983 in 2022. Davis signed a large deal with the Jaguars, played one season with 239 yards, 2 TD, and 20 receptions before headed back to Buffalo in 2025. In 2025, he logged just 14 receptions, 143 yards, and a TD but average 2.09 yards/separation. Davis is still a fluid route runner, works out of the Z and slot, and he shows the ability to get open, sit in soft zones, and create plays after the catch. At 27, and coming off back to back down seasons, Davis who has a great frame at 6’3/226-pounds should be someone Las Vegas explores as a potential option to help add depth to the roster and bank on a rebound.
T Kendall Lamm, Miami Dolphins
Market Value: 1 year, 1.78 million
- Lamm, turns 34 in June, and he may have also played his final NFL snaps. The 6’5/310-pound tackle is a true swing tackle with a career 1010 snaps at LT & 1731 at RT. Lamm played 512 snaps in 2024, before just 8 in 2025. He suffered an injury in 2024 that limited his ability to squat, and also caused potential nerve issues. The veteran could be at the end of his NFL career, but if healthy, he’s a top swing tackle option available. In 2023 and 2024, Lamm allowed just 4 sacks, 2 hits, and 32 pressures with 1 penalty across nearly 700 PBLK attempts. Additionally, he’s a capable run blocker, though does best in pass protection. The injury is the biggest point of emphasis, but if healthy, then Lamm becomes a clear cut option to be the Raiders 4th tackle in the room to help add more depth.
T Joe Noteboom, Baltimore Ravens
Market Value: 1 year, 3.85 million
- Noteboom appeared in 151 snaps for the Ravens last season allowing a sack, 14 pressures, and 0 penalties. The former Rams tackle has appeared in a career 2642 snaps with 1491 at LT, 494 at LG, 180 at RG, and 471 at RT. He’ll turn 31 in June, has a good frame, and does best working as a run blocker rather than a pass protector. Noteboom has a good physical profile, though there’s been a decline in his overall play across the last few seasons. Noteboom has versatility across four positions, would provide Las Vegas a veteran fourth option at swing tackle, and he has experience in a system similar to the Raiders after spending 7 seasons with the Rams. Noteboom is physical, he’ll remain a capable run blocker, and at worst raises the room at tackle for Las Vegas.
OL Brady Christensen, Carolina Panthers
Market Value: 1 year, 2.85 million
- Christensen suffered a torn Achilles in week 8 last season after appearing in 5 games allowing just a sack, 2 hits, and 3 pressures all at RG. The former BYU standout was a third rounder in 2021, turns 30 in September, and has a ton of versatility that Las Vegas values. He’s taken a career 2206 snaps, mainly as a spot starter, but has spent 443 snaps at LT, 1064 at LG, 247 at C, 349 at RG, and 103 at RT. Christensen works well in a wide zone system, having experience across the last few seasons in a similar system, and Christensen will be healthy by training camp. He’s a versatile plaer, who’s worked across the OL, and for a Las Vegas team seeking a bottom of the roster depth lineman who can ideally play all five positions, Christensen would provide that. He’ll be seeking a rebound season, though I’d imagine Christensen could have better opportunities elsewhere also.
C Sam Mustipher, Denver Broncos
Market Value: 1 year, 1.34 million
- Mustipher spent time with OC Andrew Janocko and running backs coach Omar Young while with the Bears from 2020-2022. Mustipher, a 2019 UDFA appeared in nearly 2800 snaps across 2020-2022 starting at center for the Bears where he allowed 4 sacks, 61 pressures, and was flagged 10 times across nearly 1550 PBLK snaps. Mustipher, turns 30 in August, is a touch undersized at 6’2/329, but does have experience in wide zone systems as well. The Raiders lack a true backup center to Tyler Linderbaum, having just Will Putnam who struggled heavily in his chances last season. Additionally, Jordan Meredith, Jackson Powers-Johnson, Trey Zuhn, and Caleb Rogers can provide depth at center, but having a true center backup to compete could be valueable. Mustipher has just 329 snaps across the last three seasons, mainly serving as a depth C. While not a full need, it’s a possible option that Las Vegas could explore to add more depth throughout camp and the pre-season.
