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A player the Vikings lost in free agency is already getting attention with his new team.
The Minnesota Vikings' passing attack has been loaded in recent years, being highlighted by Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. However, one of the more underrated players within it has been Jalen Nailor and on his new team, the Las Vegas Raiders, he is projected now to be a breakout candidate. Bleacher Report's Moe Moton wrote up several breakout candidates following their free agency moves.
While no Vikings made the cut, he is projecting the former Minnesota wide receiver to have a strong season with his new team. Moton writes, "As rookies, Bech and Thornton struggled to carve out definitive roles. Nailor's inside-out versatility will allow him to stay on the field, and he's a bigger target than Tre Tucker, who's three inches shorter.
Assuming the Raiders select Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick, he'll be looking for reliable targets other than Bowers. Nailor's experience, game speed and ability to find the end zone could lead to a breakout year.
" Fernando Mendoza's top wide receiver at Indiana had a very similar skillset to Nailor, so he has shown he knows how to get the most out of him. And for what it is worth, Nailor could be a fun fantasy option for the 2026 season. This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: NFL Offseason: Former Vikings WR seen as breakout candidate