Biggest move Raiders still must make before 2026 NFL training camp

The Las Vegas Raiders open training camp on Tuesday, July 27, with their roster nearly in place—yet one key addition remains to support rookie development. The Raiders have signed No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza, and offseason plans focused on veteran QB Kirk Cousins starting in Week 1 so Mendoza could sit and learn. The challenge is that elite No. 1 quarterbacks often see early action; examples include Cam Ward, Caleb Williams, Bryce Young, Trevor Lawrence, Joe Burrow, and Kyler Murray. If Cousins falters, Klint Kubiak could turn to Mendoza, making the biggest remaining move a veteran wide receiver. Options mentioned include Tyreek Hill, Stefon Diggs, Deebo Samuel, Curtis Samuel, DeAndre Hopkins, and Keenan Allen.