Raiders Linked to New No. 1 WR for Fernando Mendoza

By Michael GallagherSports Content CoordinatorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The Las Vegas Raiders got quite the draft haul over the weekend — a group that included quarterback Fernando Mendoza, safety Treydan Stukes, cornerback Jermod McCoy, and running back Mike Washington Jr., among others.The team improved at several positions of need, but there’s still one glaring hole on their roster: wide receiver.But Tyler Sullivan of CBS Sports believes the Raiders can easily address that need in free agency by signing former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings.“The Raiders have already gone through a seismic offseason thanks to the selection of Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall,” Sullivan wrote. “While Las Vegas has done a strong job building up the offensive line to protect their new quarterback (namely inking center Tyler Linderbaum in free agency), they need to give him some more weapons, particularly at receiver....“That's where Jennings comes in. At the moment, second-year receiver Jack Bech, Tre Tucker, and Jalen Nailor headline the Raiders receiver unit. Jennings' ceiling isn't incredibly high, but he's a solid option to add to a receiver room that is looking for some veteran stability. His production slipped a bit in 2025 compared to his breakout season in 2024, but the 6-foot-3 pass catcher did haul in a career-high nine touchdowns.”Jennings’ profile is more of a WR2, but he proved in 2024 that he can fill the role of a WR1 if needed. That year, Jennings led all 49ers WRs with 77 catches, 975 yards, and six touchdowns.In five NFL seasons, Jennings has totaled 210 receptions, 2,581 yards, and 22 touchdowns.Jennings has 1,000-yard potential, and he could be a solid safety net for either Mendoza or Kirk Cousins next season.Request Reprint & LicensingSubmit CorrectionView Editorial & AI GuidelinesRelated PodcastsTop StoriesTravel‘Transformative’ Skyscraper To Soar Next to World’s Biggest Railway Station5 min readPoliticsHow ‘Bulletproof’ White House Ballroom Would Change Trump’s Security7 min readPoliticsKing Charles and Donald Trump Wrap First Day of Crunch State Visit9 min readPoliticsThe Plots Against the Presidents4 min readFor MembersAnalysisTrump Is Right—Iran Has No Cards as Blockade Clock Ticks Down to May8 min readGolfLIV Golf Cancels New Orleans Event as Financial Problems Intensify3 min readTrendingOhioSupreme Court Deals Final Blow to Ex-GOP Speaker in $60M Bribery Case4 min readDogsDog Trainer Reveals 5 Signs Your Pup Feels Emotionally Safe at Home3 min readSusan CollinsSusan Collins’ Chances of Losing Senate Seat Hit All-Time High5 min readGreen CardGreen Card Update: Applicants Impacted by Trump Travel Ban Get Legal Win6 min readAmazonAmazon Layoffs Hit 4 States Tomorrow7 min readOpinionOpinionWhy NATO’s Weakest Link Is Spain | Opinion4 min readOpinionThe Trump Staged Shooting Conspiracies Need to Stop | Opinion6 min readOpinionVirginia Shows the Way: Let’s End the Electoral College Farce | Opinion7 min readOpinionThe DNC Didn’t Ban AIPAC, But Warning Signs Remain | Opinion5 min readOpinionWar Won’t Solve Iran’s Nuclear Threat. This Could | Opinion5 min read

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