Raiders Prepare for Busy Offseason After NFL Combine

Las Vegas GM John Spytek says team is open to trades and roster changes to improve roster

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Las Vegas Raiders are entering the offseason with a new coaching staff, over $100 million in cap space, and 10 draft picks, giving them ample resources to improve the roster after a disappointing 2025 season. GM John Spytek has made it clear the team is open for business, saying they will listen to trade offers and are willing to make almost any roster moves necessary to get the team back on track.

Why it matters

The Raiders are in a critical offseason as they look to rebound from a failed 2025 campaign. With a new head coach in Klint Kubiak and a GM in Spytek who is willing to be aggressive, the team has a chance to significantly upgrade the roster through free agency, trades, and the draft. How they navigate this offseason will go a long way in determining the team's competitiveness in 2026 and beyond.

The details

Spytek made it clear the Raiders are open to trading down in the draft, as they did twice last year, in order to add more picks and address their many roster needs. He also said the team is willing to listen to offers on any player, including star pass rusher Maxx Crosby, showing they are willing to make bold moves. Spytek emphasized that his top priority is giving new head coach Klint Kubiak as many quality players as possible that fit his offensive vision and scheme.

  • The Raiders held their pre-draft press conference at the 2026 NFL Combine on February 24, 2026.

The players

John Spytek

The general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders, who took over the role in 2025 after the team's disappointing season.

Klint Kubiak

The new head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, hired in 2026 to help turn the team around.

Maxx Crosby

The star pass rusher for the Las Vegas Raiders, who Spytek said the team is willing to listen to trade offers for as they look to reshape the roster.

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What they’re saying

“I learned a long time ago, always listen. I'm always listening.”

— John Spytek, General Manager (SI.com)

“I think our job in the personnel department is give Klint [Kubiak] as many good players as we can that fit his vision and his scheme. But I think one of the things we really liked about Klint was he's got a system that highlights what the players can do.”

— John Spytek, General Manager (SI.com)

What’s next

The Raiders will continue to be active in free agency and trade discussions as they look to overhaul the roster ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, where they hold 10 total picks.

The takeaway

The Raiders are clearly in a rebuilding mode, with a new GM and head coach who are willing to be aggressive in making roster changes. With ample cap space and draft capital, the team has the resources to significantly improve, but they will need to make wise decisions to get the most out of this critical offseason.