Raiders make five key trades to reshape roster this offseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 8:18 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Raiders executed several trades this offseason to improve their roster. Among these, the team acquired cornerback Taron Johnson from the Bills for a sixth-round pick. They also traded quarterback Geno Smith to the Jets, securing a late-round pick swap. Additionally, the Raiders moved up in the fourth round twice, first to select cornerback Jermod McCoy, then to secure running back Mike Washington Jr., addressing key positional needs. These strategic moves reflect the team's intent to bolster their defense and depth at crucial positions.
- •Raiders trade for Taron Johnson from Bills for a sixth-round pick.
- •Geno Smith is traded to the Jets in a late-round pick swap.
- •Raiders move up to draft cornerback Jermod McCoy in the fourth round.
- •Raiders select running back Mike Washington Jr. by trading up in the fourth round.
- 8:18 PMYahoo Sports — 5 sneaky good trades Raiders made this offseason
"Raiders quietly worked some nice trades this offseason. We take a look at the top five of those trades and what they mean for the team.
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