The Raiders missed out on signing Ryan Grant. The former Washington receiver visited the team's Alameda training complex, but left without a contract and ultimately chose to sign a one-year, $5 million deal with Indianapolis.
The lost that one, but are undeterred in their quest to upgrade the receiver corps.
They already signed Jordy Nelson and let Michael Crabtree walk, hoping for steady production and quality locker room leadership in the exchange.
Cordarrelle Patterson was traded to New England on Sunday, creating a spot in the position group.
The Raiders tried to fill it with Grant. No go, no matter.
They hosted veteran Eric Decker on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. They also declared interest in Allen Hurns, a player the Jaguars release Tuesday morning.
Hurns listed the Raiders among interested teams – he said there were 10 in totals – in an interview with KFNZ radio in Charlotte, N.C.
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Hurns has a 1,000-yard season to his credit – his biggest year came with now Raiders offensive coordinator as Jacksonville OC -- and two relative down years since. Injuries have also played a part in that.
Decker had a stellar four-year run with Denver and the New York Jets, but was less effective during two seasons in Tennessee. The 31-year old has experience in the slot, and could be a productive No. 3 option in Jon Gruden's offense.
Gruden doesn't mind working with veteran receivers, something clear from his past and willingness to add Nelson as a major contributor.
Even if the Raiders don't land a veteran receiver, they could also look for a receiver in the NFL draft.
Amari Cooper will remain the No. 1 option. Seth Roberts has $4.45 million guaranteed in 2018. Johnny Holton, Isaac Whitney and Keon Hatcher are also on the roster.
