Breaking down the Oakland Raiders search for a No. 2 wide receiver
By Matt Holder
The Oakland Raiders are extremely thin at wide receiver right now, and have been actively searching for a No. 2 wideout behind Tyrell Williams.
It feels like every week brings at least one change to the Oakland Raiders receiving corps. The reason for such a high turnover is Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock have been looking for a number two wide receiver since the start of the season.
Wide receiver Tyrell Williams and tight end Darren Waller account for over 50 percent of team’s 1,117 receiving yards on the season. Other than Williams, the only other wide receiver who has a receiving touchdown for the team is J.J. Nelson, who was released last week.
Clearly the Silver and Black could use more production from another pass catcher on the roster.
Recently, the front office has attempted to solve this problem via trades and practice squad signings. As a result, veterans Ryan Grant and the aforementioned Nelson are no longer with the team. These transactions create ambiguity as to who will step-up among the receivers, but the following slides outline the remaining players’ potential.
Here is a look at those vying to be the No. 2 wideout in Oakland.