Free Agency thread for Raiders and league-wide

[RunOverByHubbard]

Free agency opens March 11. CBS Sports has their top 50 ranking. No Raiders on the list. I am surprised at a couple rated high - Aaron Rodgers and Daniel Jones. Lots of wide receivers

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/earl ... ng-top-50/

[mstrbass2000]

Eagles GM Howie Roseman said “A.J. Brown’s an Eagle.”
“What do you think the odds are that I’m answering this question any different than I answered it anywhere else? Like really, do you think that’s 50 percent? Do you think it’s 75 percent?” Roseman essentially lampooned the Philadelphia press corps. We’d be surprised at this point if Brown were an Eagle on August 1, especially after they traded for Dontayvion Wicks last week. It remains the biggest unresolved story of the offseason.
1h ago
Source: Mike Garafolo

anyone think the raiders are a dark horse in this race ??? i know the league thinks the patriots will get him but the raiders need a wr1 and aj brown is a true wr1

[raiderboyron]

Why bring in a diva WR to go with Mendosa. This is not any of the previous regimes.

[Raiders Baby]

Someone mentioned Keenan Allen, and I think that makes a ton of sense 1) if he still has gas in the tank and 2) we don’t get a WR high in the draft.

If we draft a WR at 36, I would no longer be as interested as I would want that player to get reps right away.

But if we don’t, KA is the exact type of player that could help both in short term and long term.

Short term, he’s a bandaid. If he has gas in the tank he will be a good WR for us for the next season or two, but that’s it.

Long term, he’s a very savvy WR who can help a young QB feel soft spots in coverage, and show how a pro WR gets on the same as a pro QB.

Plus, I believe he grew up a Raider fan.

As I said at the top, he would have to still have juice for me to be interested. But if he can still play, and we don’t get a top WR at 36, then Keenan could be a great short term fit

[BoKnows81]

Eagles GM Howie Roseman said “A.J. Brown’s an Eagle.”
“What do you think the odds are that I’m answering this question any different than I answered it anywhere else? Like really, do you think that’s 50 percent? Do you think it’s 75 percent?” Roseman essentially lampooned the Philadelphia press corps. We’d be surprised at this point if Brown were an Eagle on August 1, especially after they traded for Dontayvion Wicks last week. It remains the biggest unresolved story of the offseason.
1h ago
Source: Mike Garafolo

anyone think the raiders are a dark horse in this race ??? i know the league thinks the patriots will get him but the raiders need a wr1 and aj brown is a true wr1

No.

And the Raiders do not need a "true WR1".

[RI RAIDER]

Someone mentioned Keenan Allen, and I think that makes a ton of sense 1) if he still has gas in the tank and 2) we don’t get a WR high in the draft.

If we draft a WR at 36, I would no longer be as interested as I would want that player to get reps right away.

But if we don’t, KA is the exact type of player that could help both in short term and long term.

Short term, he’s a bandaid. If he has gas in the tank he will be a good WR for us for the next season or two, but that’s it.

Long term, he’s a very savvy WR who can help a young QB feel soft spots in coverage, and show how a pro WR gets on the same as a pro QB.

Plus, I believe he grew up a Raider fan.

As I said at the top, he would have to still have juice for me to be interested. But if he can still play, and we don’t get a top WR at 36, then Keenan could be a great short term fit

I am sure that many have mentioned Keenan. I mentioned him in the draft post. It makes more sense to draft some OL help and sign KA. He is a solid citizen and a good player who will not break the bank and who would be more than likely be our WR#1. He would also be a good bridge WR (if there is such a thing) who can teach the pups (both on the roster and who we draft) a thing or two.

[raidersince63]

I am sure that many have mentioned Keenan. I mentioned him in the draft post. It makes more sense to draft some OL help and sign KA. He is a solid citizen and a good player who will not break the bank and who would be more than likely be our WR#1. He would also be a good bridge WR (if there is such a thing) who can teach the pups (both on the roster and who we draft) a thing or two.

Like the player, ("Talented and intelligent....')

...not crazy about his age...of course that would also depend on what kind of deal he's after.

[TrueFan420]

It would have to involve Crosby for the cap considerations. That would also get Paye unblocked.

Paye likely starts over Koonce regardless of Maxx

[Rabidraider]

Getting Brown is a cherry on top going to the playoffs move. Not we finally found our rookie QB and we are retooling to get out of the Division cellar.

[RI RAIDER]

Getting Brown is a cherry on top going to the playoffs move. Not we finally found our rookie QB and we are retooling to get out of the Division cellar.

He is no doubt a GREAT player. However, he is a knuckle head that will be to rich for us in both draft and cap capital.

[mstrbass2000]

He is no doubt a GREAT player. However, he is a knuckle head that will be to rich for us in both draft and cap capital.

this is a great offense
kubiak's at hc/play calling
fernando at qb
ashton at rb
aj brown at wr1
nailor at wr2
brock bowers at te

[mstrbass2000]

ESPN’s Kris Rhim believes Chargers S Derwin James “almost certainly want a new deal before training camp starts.”
Entering his age-30 season, James has bounced back from early-career injuries and been one of the most dependable and versatile defenders in the NFL over the past four years. He posted an 83.7 PFF coverage grade in 2025 playing in the box, at slot, and even manning the defensive line at times. Rhim adds the usual “it seems likely that a deal will get done,” but the curious thing part here is: “Whether [Chargers GM Joe] Hortiz is willing to give a 30-year-old James a record deal is one of the biggest questions ahead of this season.” It sure sounds like James could be a potential trade candidate based on that sentence. The Chargers have not exactly been big spenders under Hortiz.

chargers r one of the poorest teams in the n.f.l, they dont own squat, no control of stadium,concession,parking ...basically teh rams bitches

i wonder if a deal could happen for derwin james ???

[powski]

Keenan should be cheap and he can still play if healthy.
I'd love the Raiders to sign him to a short deal (like a year or 2).
The young receivers would probably learn a lot from him.

[raidersince63]

A "bridge" WR and a "bridge" QB?...hey, whatever it takes to get us back to respectability.

[mstrbass2000]

Keenan should be cheap and he can still play if healthy.
I'd love the Raiders to sign him to a short deal (like a year or 2).
The young receivers would probably learn a lot from him.

keenan occupies the same space as bower and bech ...what we dont have a big x wr that threatens a defense long, aj brown does that in spades

[BoKnows81]

keenan occupies the same space as bower and bech ...what we dont have a big x wr that threatens a defense long, aj brown does that in spades

Bro, nobody wants AJ Brown here. Give it up.