Veteran FAs to potentially replace Raiders WR Nelson Agholor

Nov 15, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden (left) and general manager Mike Mayock walk off the field after the game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders defeated the Broncos 37-12. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden (left) and general manager Mike Mayock walk off the field after the game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders defeated the Broncos 37-12. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Another option out of Detroit might be Kenny Golladay

If Detroit opts for the franchise tag on Kenny Golladay goes out the window obviously. However, if they decide they’re rebuilding the offense with Jared Goff in town, maybe keeping Golladay is a luxury they don’t need.

"“I want to be here, like the city, like what’s going on.” –Kenny Golladay on wanting to stay in Detroit"

While Golladay said he likes Detroit, he also understands the NFL is a business and he could land elsewhere, like Vegas. Last season, he suffered a hip flexor injury back in November and was shut down for the season shortly thereafter. At 27, Golladay has a ton of upside if he does indeed return without any issues.

As his teammate in Detroit, he too could be an unrestricted free agent this offseason per Spotrac. A 2019 Pro Bowler, Golladay showed tremendous skill and talent these past three years despite the injury. At six-foot-four and 214 pounds with highlight-reel worthy speed, Golladay would become the number one option at receiver immediately, save for Waller of course.

692 yards after the catch the past three seasons, though you have to consider he missed 11 games last year, show what he’s capable of.

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Fuller, Jones, and Golladay would all be upgrades for the Raiders, which isn’t to say Agholor shouldn’t be back. He formed chemistry with quarterback Derek Carr last season and that definitely should play a role. He did see 82 targets from ‘DC4’ in 2020 so it’s possible that was the start of something special as a duo. It wouldn’t be too far-fetched to think that if Agholor is instead resigned he could cross the 1,00 receiving yard mark for the first time in his career.