The NFL trade deadline is coming up fast. Not like the NFL needs it to spurn deals, with Marcus Peters moved to Baltimore and Jalen Ramsey taking his place in the L.A. Rams' secondary earlier this week.
NFL trades used to be rare, especially around the deadline. Pre-draft deals were more common, but now we’re seeing moves at several points in the calendar, including big names upset with their current lot and teams tired of dealing with disgruntled stars despite holding all the leverage.
The Raiders certainly have needs and the NFL draft capital to go get any player they want heading toward the Oct.