Five quarterbacks the Raiders could trade for in 2024

It's essential to consider free agency and the trade market as viable alternatives.

In a division featuring formidable quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes, Justin Herbert, and Russell Wilson, the Las Vegas Raiders need a franchise quarterback to stay competitive.

The pressing question is: How can they address this need?

Over the past two decades, the Raiders' highest-drafted quarterbacks have been JaMarcus Russell, the #1 overall pick in 2007, and Derek Carr, who was selected #36 overall in 2014. Russell's tenure was disastrous, while Carr set franchise records and provided stability at the position for nine years.

While many fans and analysts look to the 2024 draft as a potential solution for the Raiders' quarterback situation, it's essential to consider free agency and the trade market as viable alternatives.

The Raiders' last MVP quarterback, Rich Gannon, was acquired through free agency in 1999.

Below is a speculative list of options the Raiders might explore in the upcoming offseason, assuming these players will be available.