The trade rumors surrounding Khalil Mack are heating up as we enter roster cut-down weekend in the NFL.
Multiple reporters all suggested that Mack could be traded by the Oakland Raiders this weekend.
NFL teams have legit begun jockeying for position to try to land Khalil Mack via trade. At this point I will be far more surprised if he is not moved than if he is dealt
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) September 1, 2018
With less than 24 hrs to go before the cut-down day deadline, the trade market for #Raiders star pass-rusher Khalil Mack is robust, I’m told. There are enough teams interested where the chances of Mack being traded is very real. Oakland is gauging and listening. Tune in tomorrow.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 1, 2018
This isn't a report or a prediction, but don't be shocked if Khalil Mack gets traded this weekend, now that the market for a top-end defensive player has been set.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) August 31, 2018
Can’t believe the Raiders would be crazy enough to seriously consider trading Mack, but I’m hearing offers are coming in and they’re weighing them. Strange considering people in org call Mack their best player. Not best defensive player. But player. Period.
— Jim Trotter (@JimTrotter_NFL) August 31, 2018
The Oakland Raiders under Jon Gruden have shown very little interest in mending matters. Mack has been a holdout throughout training camp and has racked up the fines while not reporting. He is under contract to be paid nearly $14 million this season but wants to be paid like one of the top defensive players in the league, which he is.
NFL Media’s Mike Silver says owner Mark Davis is not too interested in trading Mack while Gruden is open to it. The head coach apparently feels the $20 million or so per season that Mack would command would be better spent if it were spread around to multiple defensive players.
I’m told Mark Davis is not excited by the idea of trading Mack. Jon Gruden is far more open to it. He believes the type of financial commitment it would take to keep Mack could instead be used on multiple players to shore up a flawed defense…
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) September 1, 2018
That said, the Raiders are involved in active trade talks with multiple teams. The asking price is very high. We could see a trade in the next 24 hours, but I’m told that’s far from a certainty.
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) September 1, 2018
One thing that doesn’t help: Gruden and Mack have no relationship. Neither side feels the other has made an effort to forge one. Unreturned calls and frayed feelings.
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) September 1, 2018
For anyone who was doubting things, now it makes complete sense why Mack is expected to miss regular season games.
