The Raiders have over 25 pending free agents this off-season, but the Raiders do have some key free agents set to hit the market in 2027 that the team should explore extensions with prior to next season. While Las Vegas needs to focus majority of their efforts to this off-season, general manager John Spytek has stated how pivotal it is for him to adjust to keeping talent in house after last off-season.
WR Tre Tucker:
Tucker, 25, is coming off a career season with 57 receptions, 696 yards, and five touchdowns while also ranking top 20 in separation (top 10), EPA/target, YAC/reception, and average depth of target. The 5’9, 190 pound receiver has done well working on the boundary majority of his career and shows to be a top option in 2026 as a deep threat option who also works well in the intermediate sections as well. Head coach Klint Kubiak’s offense fits Tucker’s skillset extremely well and Tucker should thrive in the offense on path to likely another career season. Las Vegas needs to retain their young talent and Tucker is a strong complimentary weapon to Brock Bowers and likely another free agent receiver. The Raiders would be smart to get ahead of the market for Tucker, especially given the market for Giants WR Wan’Dale Robinson this off-season.
Projected Contract: 3 years, 21 million (7M AAV)
TE Michael Mayer:
Mayer will no doubt be the center of trade talk conversations this off-season, yet again, especially with the Raiders having Brock Bowers heading into year 3. Klint Kubiak has consistently ranked inside the top 10 for multiple TE packages over his career as a playcaller, and that won’t change in Las Vegas. Mayer, just 24 years old is coming off his best season after posting 35 receptions, 328 yards, and a touchdown largely in place for the injured Bowers this off-season. Mayer has been an extremely consistent blocker, ranking inside the top 15 over the last three seasons for average ypc as a lead blocker and he’s been consistent after the catch as well with a career 5.1 yards/reception (97th percentile at TE). The Raiders are going to have trade options for Mayer, the former 2nd round selection, but Mayer is likely to see a large share of snaps and a big role for the Raiders in 2026. Mayer, likely would wait a season to lock down his contract, but the Raiders would be smart to push to lock up their compliment to Brock Bowers for likely cheap and well below market value.
Projected Contract: 2 years, 12 million (6M AAV)
SAF Jeremy Chinn:
Chinn, 28, is coming off a career season in 2025 despite a ton of various factors including his lack of usage as a true nickel linebacker/cornerback till a third of the season was completed. The 6’3, 220 pound safety turned in 114 tackles, 4 TFL, 2 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles, a sack, and 31 stops. Additionally, Chinn allowed 38 receptions, 339 yards, and 4 TD along with a 110.7 QBR. While his coverage statistics aren’t a highlight, Chinn was a consistent defender for the Raiders till the final two weeks playing through injuries where he allowed nearly 100 yards, 7 receptions, and 2 touchdowns. The Raiders have struggled to find secondary talent, and Chinn was a consistent playmaker in 2025, which should translate again into 2026 with a similar role. While Las Vegas will need to add two over the top, traditional safeties, Chinn has seen success working near the line of scrimmage and has been an impact run defender with good flat and mid drop assignments. As for Chinn, he’s spoke highly of Las Vegas and his love for the Raiders, and likely would be looking for a long term extension in addition to his 2026 salary.
Projected Contract: 2 years, 18 million (9M AAV) – total of 3 years, 25 million (8.33M AAV)
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