The first day of free agency tampering began on Tuesday and for the most part, things were pretty quiet for the Oakland Raiders. That’s not very surprising considering the Raiders are not expected to make a huge splash in free agency this season. But of course, while the rumors weren’t flying around like mad, there were rumors worth taking note. We collected as many of those rumors as we could find to put them all in one place for you, Raider Nation.
One of the first little tidbits to come out was rather lacking in depth. It was just a tweet from the official NFL Media Twitter handle stating that the Raiders were interested in Eddie Lacy. Or that Lacy is interested in the Raiders. Or they are in contract talks. Or I don’t really know what the tweet means.
It’s also worth noting that whatever the tweet means, it also applies to Latavius Murray and the Minnesota Vikings.
From @greggrosenthal
- Adrian Peterson to TB
- Jamaal Charles to PHI
- LeGarrette Blount to DET
- Latavius Murray to MIN
- Eddie Lacy to OAK— NFL Media (@NFLMedia) March 7, 2021
Speaking of Murray, he was also linked to the New York Giants:
Not sure if anything materializes in this market, but heard today the two RBs that would interest #Giants most: Eddie Lacy + Latavius Murray
— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) March 7, 2021
And then there was this tweet for those still holding out hope that Murray will return to the Raiders:
#Raiders will likely wait to see if they can re-sign RB Latavius Murray before deciding if they want to pursue Adrian Peterson.
— Jason Cole (@JasonColeBR) March 1, 2021
Of course, far and away the most of the talk surrounding the Raiders and free agency during the first day of tampering surrounded Adrian Peterson. But you really have to wonder if the Raiders actually have interest or if Peterson just really wants to play in Oakland and is trying to push the issue.
Source close to Adrian Peterson told me desirable landing spots for AP incl. Raiders & Seahawks. Source: they will know more later tonight.
— StaceyDales (@StaceyDales) March 7, 2021
Adrian Peterson’s dad said son interested in Patriots but doesn’t know if they’re interested in him But dad says for sure SEA/OAK interested
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) March 7, 2021
Adrian Peterson dad on Raiders: “What we personally like about the Raiders is the offensive line. They haven’t been playing around.’’
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) March 7, 2021
Back to Raiders free agents, Latavius Murray wasn’t the only guy getting some attention. Apparently Andre Holmes is already a somewhat popular name:
#Bears are looking deep at free-agent WRs. See Andre Holmes a local kid with some upside. They join 49ers, Raiders, Lions as interested.
— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) March 7, 2021
But the Raiders don’t necessarily want to see Holmes leave:
Hearing #Raiders want Andre Holmes back. But there’s interest. Receiver market could take some time.
— Bill Williamson (@BWilliamsonNFL) March 8, 2021
And back to veteran running backs, Adrian Peterson isn’t the only guy being linked to the Raiders:
Sources: Philadelphia remains the front runner to sign Jamaal Charles. Seattle and Oakland both interested as well.
— Mike Ortiz Jr. (@xOrtiz4x) March 8, 2021
Here are some general thoughts without names attached:
Hearing #Raiders may be looking at MLB. Possibilities there may be Kevin Minter or Zack Brown. Oakland also looking at deep DT market,
— Bill Williamson (@BWilliamsonNFL) March 8, 2021
And finally, some actual movement, not just rumors:
From last night: #Lions signed DT Khyri Thornton to a 2-yr, $3.6M deal. … DE Denico Autry received low RFA tender, which may draw interest
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2021