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Raiders Trade Jakobi Meyers to Jaguars as Tre Tucker Ascends to WR1

Las Vegas pivots to youth evaluation, prioritizing 2026 draft capital following the deadline move.

Overview

  • Las Vegas sent Meyers to Jacksonville for 2026 fourth- and sixth-round picks, converting an expiring veteran into future assets.
  • The Raiders now hold eight confirmed 2026 selections with two compensatory picks projected to raise the total to 10, per OverTheCap reporting.
  • The post-deadline depth chart lists Tre Tucker as the top wideout, followed by Tyler Lockett, Jack Bech, Dont'e Thornton Jr., and Alex Bachman.
  • Pete Carroll said rookies Bech and Thornton will see increased opportunities, framing the second half as a development window.
  • Veteran Tyler Lockett, signed before Week 9 and debuting on Nov. 2, offers a short-term option as Las Vegas enters Week 10 at Denver at 2-6.