With the NFL trade deadline approaching Tuesday, Raiders coach Klint Kubiak acknowledged the team is discussing potential moves with general manager John Spytek following Sunday's loss to the 49ers. "Every day the calculus changes," Kubiak said. "You get new information about your football team and that goes into the decision moving forward."
At 4-5 with upcoming games against the Seahawks and Broncos, Las Vegas remains in the wild-card mix but lacks the depth to justify acquiring a high-priced veteran. Quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive end Maxx Crosby have drawn speculation, though ESPN reported opposing teams have not inquired about Cousins, whom the Raiders reportedly have no interest in trading.
Cousins, 38, is on a one-year deal serving as a bridge to Fernando Mendoza. The Vikings are a theoretical suitor given their 6-1 record and quarterback uncertainty, but Cousins said the situation is "a little bit out of my hands" and added, "Love it here. Love the guys here and feel good about what we have here."
Crosby, 29, is under contract through 2029 and affirmed his desire to remain with the Raiders for a "very long time." A previous trade agreement sending him to Baltimore fell through earlier this year. Reserve offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson, a former second-round pick with starting experience at center and guard, could also draw interest after being benched recently.
Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal
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