Tyler Lockett Joins Raiders, Reunites with Smith and Carroll; Learning New Scheme

Veteran wide receiver Tyler Lockett recently signed with the Las Vegas Raiders, reuniting with former Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith and head coach Pete Carroll. Lockett and Smith had exchanged jerseys just weeks prior after a Raiders victory. While there's no immediate timeline for Lockett to contribute as he learns Chip Kelly's offensive scheme, Coach Carroll praised his 'tremendous football player' qualities, including his savvy playmaking and natural understanding of the game. Lockett has played 190 snaps this season, recording 10 catches for 70 yards in seven games, following a 2024 Seahawks season with 49 receptions for 600 yards and two touchdowns. Smith expressed excitement, noting Lockett 'still got juice' and will provide leadership and information to young wideouts. A 2015 third-round pick, Lockett boasts career totals of 671 receptions for 8664 yards and 61 touchdowns over 11 seasons.