Raiders 2-5, Likely Sellers At Trade Deadline

The Las Vegas Raiders have stumbled to a 2-5 start amid injuries, poor play and roster construction problems, earning coach Pete Carroll a D- grade from CBS Sports. Carroll said the bye week should help get key players back, including Jakobi Meyers and Maxx Crosby, and reiterated a competition-first approach that will give backups such as Kenny Pickett and Darien Porter more opportunities. Veteran QB Geno Smith has struggled with turnovers while still praising rookie Jack Bech and other young players as they earn more snaps. Defensive addition Devin White has provided a dependable, physical presence, and rookie Ashton Jeanty has shown promise. Depth concerns have pushed Las Vegas to be viewed as likely sellers at the trade deadline, with Jakobi Meyers frequently cited as a top trade candidate and Carolina reportedly among interested teams as the Raiders evaluate their young core.