With right guard while Gabe Jackson expected to miss at least the first four weeks of the season with an MCL injury, the Raiders suddenly have a major need at the position. They could try and fill that position on the team or look elsewhere. They are doing their due diligence on potential replacements according to Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review Journal.
Raiders are scouring waiver wire and have begun contacting other clubs to gauge which guards will become available as Aug. 31 roster cutdown nears, source said. Team open to a trade before Aug.