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At 2-5, the Las Vegas Raiders need a shakeup on both sides of the ball. They’ve scored the second-fewest points in the league and rank 24th in defensive scoring through seven games. A healthy Brock Bowers isn’t going to fix this team’s multitude of shortcomings.
The Raiders don’t need to conduct a full-blown fire sale before the Nov. 4 deadline. However, they should trade players who no longer want to be part of the current regime and look to acquire young talent for a proper rebuild.
One veteran on the roster has made it clear he would prefer to suit up elsewhere. General manager John Spytek can add a middle-round 2026 draft pick in exchange for that asset in a shrewd deal.
As for incoming talent, Spytek should be eyeing help for both trenches, the secondary and linebacker.
Here are three realistic moves the Raiders could make before the trade deadline.
On Tuesday, Jakobi Meyers told reporters he would still like to be traded when asked about his summer request.
Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers on potential trade talks as the trade deadline nears and his thoughts on coming back to the team after an injury alongside Brock Bowers, following the team’s Bye Week.
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Meyers wants a new deal, but his camp hasn’t reached an agreement with the Raiders. In the meantime, he’s suited up without issue.
That said, Meyers has seen a drop-off in production since catching eight passes for 97 yards in the season opener. Over his last four games, he’s recorded four receptions for fewer than 40 yards in each outing.
Through seven games, Meyers is tied with fellow wideout Tre Tucker for a team-leading 29 receptions, though Tucker leads the team in receiving yards (389) and touchdown receptions (four).
One can argue Meyers has been the second-best receiver on the roster, which isn’t a ringing endorsement for him to get a new contract. Turning 29 in November, he probably has one more chance to cash in on a new deal, but it won’t be with the Raiders.
Las Vegas should send Meyers to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and command at least a fourth-round pick in return.
Spytek has a history with the Buccaneers front office. Also, Tampa Bay needs help at receiver with Mike Evans on injured reserve, Chris Godwin sidelined with a fibula injury and rookie Emeka Egbuka dealing with a hamstring injury.
As a playoff team atop the NFC South, the Buccaneers may be willing to pay a premium for a proven veteran to bolster their depleted receiver unit.
In the secondary, cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly is allowing 16 yards per catch on the boundary, per Pro Football Focus. On the other side of the bye week, the Raiders should consider a lineup change to strengthen their...
