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Raiders Sign Tyler Lockett, Reuniting WR With Geno Smith and Pete Carroll

The veteran reunites with familiar leadership to steady a struggling Las Vegas passing game.

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Oct 19, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tyler Lockett (4) against the New England Patriots during pre-game warmups at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Las Vegas made the move official on Oct. 27, signing Lockett and waiving wide receiver Justin Shorter to open the roster spot.
  • Lockett, 33, arrives after requesting and receiving his release from the Titans, where he had 10 catches for 70 yards on 21 targets in seven games.
  • Pete Carroll said he has high hopes for Lockett but cautioned it is a lot to ask for an immediate full role, while Lockett praised the chance to play for Carroll again.
  • The signing restores Lockett’s chemistry with quarterback Geno Smith as the Raiders seek help for an offense ranked near the bottom of the league.
  • Analysts note the addition could set up changes in the receiver room, with outside speculation linking a possible Jakobi Meyers trade to the Nov. 4 deadline.