Las Vegas Oakland Raiders

Summary: Jacksonville acquired Jakobi Meyers from Las Vegas for future fourth- and sixth-round picks. Analysis: Meyers is a proven receiver, but the price is real for a veteran target. The move makes sense if Jacksonville needed immediate reliability, though the draft cost keeps it from becoming a bargain.

Summary: Jacksonville acquired 2019 2nd round pick (35th overall, Jawaan Taylor), 2019 5th round pick (140th overall, Ryquell Armstead), 2019 7th round pick (235th overall, Dontavius Russell) from Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders for 2019 2nd round pick (38th overall subsequently traded, Cody Ford), 2019 4th round pick (109th overall subsequently traded, Khari Willis). Analysis: Jacksonville moved up for Jawaan Taylor while also adding late capital. The deal produced a usable tackle and a slight value edge.

Summary: Pittsburgh moved on from disruptive receiver Antonio Brown, receiving a third-round pick and a fifth in return from Oakland. The third-round pick became Diontae Johnson, who developed into a productive starter. Analysis: Diontae Johnson (#66) became a legitimate starter and chain-mover for Pittsburgh, ultimately a 1,000-yard receiver in multiple seasons. The fifth-round pick (Zach Gentry) contributed as a backup tight end. Oakland overpaid given Antonio Brown's deteriorating off-field situation — he was released before playing a single game for the Raiders. Pittsburgh exited a toxic situation and still got genuine on-field value. B+ is appropriate.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Ryan Switzer and 2019 6th round pick (175th overall, Sutton Smith) from Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders for 2019 5th round pick (158th overall subsequently traded, Michael Jackson). Analysis: This 2018 transaction with Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 2018 3rd round pick (79th overall subsequently traded, Rasheem Green) from Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders for Martavis Bryant. Analysis: This 2018 transaction with Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.

Summary: Jacksonville acquired Kirk Morrison, 2010 5th round pick (153rd overall, Austen Lane) from Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders for 2010 4th round pick (108th overall, Jacoby Ford). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange. Jacksonville addressed a roster or draft-board preference, while the partner received comparable value in return.

Summary: Jacksonville traded DE Quentin Groves — who never developed — to Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders for a 2010 5th-round pick (158th, Matt Tennant). Analysis: Groves was a failed 2nd-round investment from 2008. Getting any draft return — even a late 5th — for a bust is satisfactory asset recovery. The D grade is overstated for Jacksonville — this is a competent exit from a failed investment. Grade revised to C.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 2000 3rd round pick (77th overall, Hank Poteat) from Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders for 1999 5th round pick (146th overall, Eric Barton) and 1999 5th round pick (163rd overall subsequently traded, Craig Heimburger). Analysis: This 1999 transaction with Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1986 fifth round pick (#135-Brent Jones) from Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders for Jim Smith (f) / Jimmy Smith (Kevin)?. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1974 draft pick (probably #100-James Allen / Jim Allen / Jimmy Allen); 1974 draft pick (probably #150-Rick Druschel) from Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders for Warren Bankston. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders received comparable value in return.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Glen Ray Hines from Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders for 1974 third round pick (#75-Mark Van Eeghen); 1974 sixth round pick (#150-Rick Druschel). Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Tom Keating from Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders for 1974 fourth round pick (probably #100-James Allen / Jim Allen / Jimmy Allen). Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired draft pick (?-?) from Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders for Lee Calland. Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.