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Raiders GM Coy on No. 1 Pick Trade Talks
Spytek says potential partners 'know where they stand' ahead of NFL Draft
Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:47am
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The Raiders' decision on the No. 1 overall pick could reshape the 2026 NFL Draft landscape.Las Vegas TodayLas Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek declined to definitively rule out trading the team's No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, saying only that potential trade partners 'know where they stand' in negotiations.
Why it matters
The Raiders hold the top selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, giving them significant leverage to potentially trade down and acquire additional picks. How Spytek and the Raiders choose to handle the No. 1 pick will be closely watched as teams jockey for position to select the top prospects.
The details
Spytek did not provide specifics on the status of any trade talks, saying only that potential partners 'know where they stand' in negotiations. The Raiders have been linked to several teams potentially interested in moving up to No. 1, including the Houston Texans and Chicago Bears.
- The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for next week.
The players
John Spytek
The general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Houston Texans
An NFL team that has been linked to potential interest in trading up to the No. 1 overall pick.
Chicago Bears
An NFL team that has been linked to potential interest in trading up to the No. 1 overall pick.
What’s next
The 2026 NFL Draft will take place next week, where the Raiders will make the first overall selection or potentially trade the pick to another team.
The takeaway
The Raiders hold significant leverage with the No. 1 overall pick, and their decision on whether to keep or trade the selection will be closely watched as teams jockey for position to land the top prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft.
