Raiders not spending much on key position
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 28: Tre Tucker #1 of the Las Vegas Raiders makes a catch during the third quarter of the game against the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesThere was a time not long ago when the Las Vegas Raiders were among the league leaders in investing in their wide receivers.
That is no longer the case.
In fact, it's been a drmamatic turnaround.
A recent evaluation from Spotrac (via another X account) showed the Raiders are dead last in money invest in their wide receiver room. The Raiders are currently investing just $7.9 million for this season at the position. Here is the full list:
Most expensive WR rooms by NFL team: pic.twitter.com/HJU7CAaCki
- Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) April 16, 2026
Recent trades of higher-priced veteran receivers such as Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers has dramatically affected the Raiders' expenses at the position. They now have several lower-priced players, but do have free-agent addition Jalen Nailor.
The Raiders can always add salary to the position, but far now there approach has changed.
In other Raiders' news:
- Three things: NFL.com identified three things every NFL team needs to accomplish in the rest of the offseason.
- The QB class: NFL.com dives into the quarterback class behind expected Raider Fernando Mendoza.