A former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver is joining the Las Vegas Raiders for the upcoming season. The Raiders announced the signing on Monday.
The Las Vegas Raiders are upgrading their passing scheme
The Raiders are looking to improve their pass-catching abilities for the 2024 season after deciding to pass on drafting a quarterback. With the No. 13 pick, the Raiders drafted tight end Brock Bowers to pair with Michael Mayer. They’ll join a formidable wide receiver duo of Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers.
Former Dallas Cowboys WR Jalen Guyton signs with the Raiders
According to a statement by the Raiders, on Monday, the team signed unrestricted free agent Jalen Guyton:
Guyton joins the Silver and Black after spending the last five seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers (2019-23). Last season, Guyton played in eight games and posted 10 receptions for 89 yards and one touchdown…
A native of Allen, Texas, Guyton played two seasons at North Texas (2017-18) after spending time at Trinity Valley Community College (2016) and Notre Dame (2015). He played in 26 games for North Texas and posted 103 receptions for 1,580 yards and 15 touchdowns.
We have signed WR Jalen Guyton. pic.twitter.com/go5tCjXhzD
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) May 6, 2024
The Cowboys initially signed Guyton as an undrafted free agent following the 2019 NFL Draft. He spent the 2019 training camp and preseason with the Cowboys before they cut him at the end of August. He signed to the Chargers practice squad in October of 2019.
Guyton has 71 receptions for 1,112 yards and seven touchdowns in his NFL career. He had two solid seasons in 2020 and 2021. He suffered an ACL injury during the 2022 season and was not activated to the 53-man roster until last November.
NFL and Raiders fans’ initial reaction to the signing
Here are the best initial reactions to Guyton joining the Raiders.
W depth signing
— RB (@rbhockey6) May 6, 2024
Why!!? Every year. WR, WR, WR…….let’s get some needs filled.
— Toby Swank (@TobyWWrealtor) May 6, 2024
We need a CB and respect the sign but are we getting Howard.
— Jagger Drury (@JaggerCDrury) May 6, 2024
I see that WR in 2024 is like RB in 2023
— John B (@funkymothership) May 6, 2024
Who they gone catch the ball from is more important
— BLUE CLOUDZ (@Kanairs) May 6, 2024
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