The Las Vegas Raiders have a pressing need at wide receiver, as the team lacked high-end talent and production at the position in 2024 outside of Jakobi Meyers, and must add another impact pass catcher for quarterback Geno Smith.

Minority owner Tom Brady has had a major voice in the front office's decision-making this offseason, especially as it pertains to the quarterback position. Brady's comments from a press conference in 2022 have resurfaced after the signing, and it is obvious that he has been a fan of Smith for years.