The Raiders Are Reportedly Interested in Justin Fields

The Las Vegas Raiders are looking to add another quarterback to their roster and have again been listed as a team potentially interested in Justin Fields.

Considering the number of draft picks they have and his connection to the new Raiders' Offensive Coordinator, Luke Getsy, Sportskeeda's Tony Pauline believes the Raiders are genuinely interested in Justin Fields of the Chicago Bears.

"There’s another team that I’m told has a genuine interest in acquiring Fields and will explore trading for him: the Las Vegas Raiders," Pauline said.

"Jimmy Garoppolo, who the team signed to a three-year, $67.5-million deal just last year, is on his way out and is expected to be cut by the organization. Garoppolo was the choice of Josh McDaniels and never panned out, playing just seven games last season.

"He was eventually replaced by rookie Aidan O’Connell, who presently sits at the top of the depth chart. O’Connell seems to be the choice of Antonio Pierce, who had the “interim” tag removed from his title a few weeks ago and was named head coach after a successful tenure taking over for McDaniels."

While O'Connell played well as the starting quarterback, Coach Pierce has stated that the quarterback will have to compete for the starting position next season as the team plans to add another quarterback.

"Yet sources tell me Tom Telesco, named as the team’s general manager on January 23, wants a big name at the quarterback position," Pauline said. "The fact that the organization signed former [Chicago] Bears Offensive Coordinator Luke Getsy will make the transition easier for Fields.

New Las Vegas Raiders' Offensive Coordinator Luke Getsy's familiarity with quarterback Justin Fields makes the Raiders a logical potential landing spot for Fields / Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

"Throwing to All-Pro receiver Davante Adams will surely be appealing to Fields, and having Jakobi Meyers only makes the Raiders even more appealing. The Raiders have nine draft picks at their disposal as ammunition to trade for Fields, including a pick in each of the first six rounds, starting with the 13th selection of the draft, and three picks in the seventh round."

Although Pauline is reporting the Raiders' interest in Fields, it is unclear how likely it is that they will pursue the quarterback this offseason. 

From February 27 to March 4, 2024, the NFL Scouting Combine will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.

The NFL Draft will be held in Detroit, Mich., on April 25-27, 2024. The Las Vegas Raiders currently hold the No. 13 overall pick.

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