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Three Raiders on the Trade Block Not Named Maxx Crosby
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NFL general managers will inquire about Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby's availability, but they're unlikely to make progress in those discussions.
According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Jane Slater, the Raiders have no interest in trading their star pass-rusher. Also, Crosby hasn't expressed a desire to leave Las Vegas .
Trade suitors must pivot to other potential targets on the Raiders roster.
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Here are three Raiders, excluding Crosby, who could be on the way out of Las Vegas before the Nov. 4 trade deadline.
Guard Jackson Powers-Johnson
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Jackson Powers-Johnson and Alex Cappa have battled for the right guard position. In Week 7, Powers-Johnson (along with the entire team) struggled against the Kansas City Chiefs , and the coaching staff benched him.
Head coach Pete Carroll seems hesitant to name Powers-Johnson the starter at the position. That's surprising considering Cappa has allowed 12 pressures while on the field for 95 pass-blocking snaps, per Pro Football Focus .
This coaching regime moved Powers-Johnson from center to right guard and isn't convinced he's a starting-caliber player. With Jordan Meredith entrenched as the starting center, Powers-Johnson could be the odd man out if the team prefers Cappa at right guard.
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The Raiders could trade Powers-Johnson halfway through his second season. They drafted guard Caleb Rogers in the third round after signing Cappa to a two-year, $11 million deal this past offseason.
Projected Compensation:Third-round pick
Wide Receiver Jakobi Meyers
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Jakobi Meyers generated buzz when he requested a trade in the summer. He wants a new contract, but his representation hasn't been able to strike a new deal with the team.
Before the team's bye week, Meyers told reporters that he would still like to play elsewhere.
According to Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz, the Raiders want a Day 2 pick for him.
If a playoff-contending team with a significant need at wide receiver makes a strong offer, Meyers could be suiting up for a different club in the second half of the season.
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Projected Compensation:Fourth-round pick
Defensive Lineman Tyree Wilson
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Tyree Wilson isn't generating trade buzz, but he could draw interest given his incremental strides this season. He's recorded 13 tackles, four for loss, two sacks and six pressures while on the field for 47% of the defensive snaps.
Currently, Wilson is a backup behind Crosby and Malcolm Koonce , but he could see increased production in an expanded role.
Teams looking for help along the defensive line may see more potential in Wilson. The Raiders will likely decline the fifth-year option on his rookie deal next offseason because he hasn't played up to the expectations of a first-round pick.
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Projected Compensation:Fourth-round pick
Maurice Moton covers the Raiders for Sportsnaut. You can follow him on Twitter at @MoeMoton .
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