Raiders Free Agents: WR Deandre Carter

During his first season in Las Vegas, Carter found himself near the bottom of a talented wide-receiving unit featuring All-Pro Davante Adams and veteran receivers Jakobi Meyers and Hunter Renfrow. Las Vegas' roster also contained other pass-catching options at different positions, such as rookie tight end Michael Mayer. This left few, if any, receptions on the offensive side of the ball for Carter, at no fault of his own.

Carter was brought in to add to an already talented roster at his position. Realistically, Carter was expected to have more of an impact on Las Vegas' kickoff and punt return game than he was expected to have on the offense itself, which was the result for Carter this season.

While Carter had one of his better seasons as a professional in Las Vegas as both a kickoff and punt returner, Carter only posted four receptions for 39 yards on the season for Las Vegas' offense. His lack of production as a receiver was a microcosm of the Raiders' offense this season, especially the first eight weeks, as the Raiders struggled to find much success on offense.

With many things yet to be figured out for the Silver and Black heading into next season and the emergence of wide receiver Tre Tucker, the Raiders could lean more heavily on Tucker in the return game next season or use the draft and free agency to find a cheaper replacement for Carter in that area.

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