There have been recent reports the Las Vegas Raiders are interested in trading for a pass-rusher before the October 31 NFL trade deadline.
It makes sense. Star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby has received little pass-rush assistance, for the most part, this season. Big-money veteran Chandler Jones was released and No. 7 overall pick Tyree Wilson has been slow to develop. The reports state the Raiders are offering current players in return. So, that probably means they want to protect future draft picks.
Let’s look at some potential trade targets (presented in alphabetical order):
Derek Barnett, Philadelphia Eagles:
He’d be a bargain addition.