Las Vegas Raiders Advised to Pursue All-Pro Pass-Catcher

Most would agree that the Las Vegas Raiders have done a good job of rebuilding on the fly and building a much stronger supporting cast for Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza compared to what Geno Smith was working with last year. While the offensive line is improved, questions remain at the pass-catcher position. Have the Raiders supplied their new-look QB room with enough weaponry?

Sports Illustrated ‘s Eva Geitheim doesn’t think so, but she has a potential solution in mind. She believes the Raiders should try to sign free agent receiver Deebo Samuel. “The Raiders did not invest any high picks in a receiver during this year’s draft, and need more help at the position.

Deebo Samuel is no longer as explosive as he was in his prime, but he remained productive last season in Washington as he recorded 72 catches for 727 yards and five touchdowns. New coach Klint Kubiak is familiar with Samuel, dating back to their time on the 49ers in 2023, making Las Vegas a reasonable fit for the veteran wideout. ” SI’s Eva Geitheim on Raiders signing Deebo Samuel Samuel, a one-time All-Pro receiver, is still just 30 years old.

While Samuel recorded just 727 receiving yards last season, that’s 31 more than anyone on the Raiders had in 2025. He may not fit the profile of a No. 1 receiver, but there’s no doubt Samuel could help provide a spark for the Raiders as a complementary piece to complement Brock Bowers.