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3 Las Vegas Raiders that could be traded before the start of the 2021 season

By Brad Weiss

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 17: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders walks on the field during warmups before his team's game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on December 17, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chargers defeated the Raiders 30-27 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 17: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders walks on the field during warmups before his team's game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on December 17, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chargers defeated the Raiders 30-27 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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Sep 21, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) celebrates with quarterback Derek Carr (4) after scoring a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the fourth quarter of an NFL game at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

3 Las Vegas Raiders that could be traded before the start of the 2021 season

Jalen Richard, Running Back

Jalen Richard has been the talk of the summer, as he took all of his Raiders stuff off of social media at one point, and then had to deal with COVID issues early on. Now, Richard is battling an injury that has kept him out of action all summer long, and that could have a major impact on what running backs make the 53-man roster.

We have seen the emergence of Trey Ragas this summer, showing the ability to get tough yards, block, and actually make plays in the passing game. The Raiders also added Kenyan Drake as a free agent this offseason, bringing him in to serve as the No. 2 behind Josh Jacobs, so the room is starting to get a bit crowded.

This week, we have seen Sony Michel traded to Los Angeles, and Travis Etienne go down for the season with an injury, so running backs are certainly at a premium. Richard has a lot left in the tank and can be a real playmaker, giving him a lot of trade value if the Raiders decide they can roll with Ragas as the No. 3 in 2021.

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