Raiders Weigh Trades, Use 2026 Draft Picks

The Las Vegas Raiders are 2-5 and confronting roster deficiencies that make both an immediate turnaround and a long rebuild difficult. The club is being urged to plan for the future by leveraging assets — including six 2026 draft picks — and by considering moves such as trading Jakobi Meyers or assessing Devin White’s trade value, while Maxx Crosby is being treated as untouchable. Head coach Pete Carroll says the front office is actively scouring the league and has praised Devin White’s resurgence and Tyree Wilson’s increased role. Offensively, Brock Bowers, Jakobi Meyers and Kolton Miller are viewed as central to any recovery, but injuries and a lack of offensive identity under Chip Kelly have prompted calls from figures like Lincoln Kennedy for schematic adjustments. Bright spots such as Tre Tucker’s breakout season exist, yet the Raiders still need to add talent across the offensive line, cornerbacks and pass rush to return to competitiveness.