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ESPN denotes Raidersā biggest roster hole following 2026 NFL Draft
TL;DR
The Las Vegas Raiders need to address their wide receiver position after the 2026 NFL Draft. Despite recent additions, they lack a clear No. 1 option outside of tight end Brock Bowers.
Key points
- Raiders need to improve their wide receiver position
- Tre Tucker led the team with 696 receiving yards in 2025
- Jalen Nailor has over 400 yards in the last two seasons
- Malik Benson was drafted in the sixth round
- Brock Bowers is considered the team's No. 1 receiver
Las Vegas RaidersTre TuckerJalen NailorMalik Benson
The wide receiver position for the Las Vegas Raiders still requires more attention this offseason.
Tre Tucker is the Raidersā top wide receiver. He led the Raiders in receiving with 696 yards in 2025. The team signed Jalen Nailor in free agency. Heās gone for over 400 yards receiving in the last two seasons for the Minnesota Vikings. But he is primarily seen as a slot receiver. Las Vegas also selected Malik Benson in the sixth round of the draft. He has potential, but will need to prove himself as a rookie.
According to ESPNās Aaron Schatz, the Raiders stand to gain from adding another outside receiver despite the additions that theyāve made in the open market and the draft.
āThe Raiders have wide receivers, but no one is established as a No. 1 option. (Yes, their No. 1 receiver is tight end Brock Bowers, but it is still good to have somebody drawing attention outside.)ā
Tyreek Hill is the top wide receiver available in free agency. The five-time first-team All-Pro is coming off of significant knee injuries from last season, but is still in his prime. Stefon Diggs, a 1,000-yard receiver from last season, is also available and . Though the NFL is still reviewing his off field issues. is another former All-Pro WR that is compatible with the Raidersā offense.
Q&A
What is the biggest roster hole for the Raiders after the 2026 NFL Draft?
The biggest roster hole for the Raiders is the wide receiver position, where they still lack a clear No. 1 option.
Who are the current top wide receivers for the Las Vegas Raiders?
Tre Tucker is the top wide receiver with 696 receiving yards in 2025, followed by Jalen Nailor and rookie Malik Benson.
Why do the Raiders need to add another outside receiver?
The Raiders need to add another outside receiver to establish a stronger offensive presence, as their current options are not seen as reliable No. 1 targets.
