Las Vegas Dash Eyes Epic Move in Free Agency as Raiders Prepare Radical Reorg

Dec 14, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) scores a touchdown against Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker (37) during the third quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images | Kyle Terada-Imagn Images The Las Vegas Raiders have made massive improvements in the 2026 NFL off-season inking receiver Jalen Nailor, center Tyler Linderbaum, linebackers Quay Walker, Nakobe Dean, and defensive lineman Kwity Paye to three year deals while also re-signing veteran cornerback Eric Stokes, EDGE Malcolm Koonce, and defensive tackle Thomas Booker. The Raiders have made two additional moves with fullback Connor Hayward and receiver/special teams ace Dareke Young as well to lower value contracts.

Las Vegas currently sits with roughly 35 million in cap space, not including Quay Walker, Connor Hayward, Dareke Young, and Matt Gay’s contracts though Las Vegas should have around 24 million after these signings accounted and additional room to make moves if they restructure Maxx Crosby or Kolton Miller. Las Vegas’ roster sits at 63 of 90, and they have plenty of room to add additional players to lower value deals as veterans look to sign before the draft. QB Kirk Cousins Cousins will turn 38 in August, and the veteran quarterback has seen his options dry up recently with the Falcons & Vikings both signing former first rounders to be their backups.

Additionally, Cousins is searching for an opportunity to push for a starting job, which Las Vegas would allow for him to do under his former coaches Andrew Janocko and Klint Kubiak. The Raiders reportedly prefer to not have Fernando Mendoza start immediately, and Cousins has nearly 180 games of NFL experience including 167 starts allowing him to be a strong mentor to Mendoza and keep the Raiders competitive as well till he passes the reigns. QB Joe Flacco Similar to Cousins, Flacco would allow the Raiders to stay competitive while also having a veteran quarterback to help mentor Mendoza during his time starting in the NFL.

Flacco, who earned his first pro bowl in 2025 has seen success his entire career with over 200 career starts and is coming off a 2025 season with 2479 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions along with a 60% completion rate. Flacco is eyeing a return to Cincinnati, though the chance to compete for a starting job initially could also be enticing for the 41 year old. RB Najee Harris Harris suffered a season ending injury in week three vs the Broncos, though he’d be a high upside signing for Las Vegas and at just 28 years old, can form a strong duo with Jeanty if healthy.