$32 Million Receiver Will Be Released, Should Find New Team

Raiders To Release Hunter Renfrow, Should Have Free Agent Suitors

While the last two years were disappointing, Hunter Renfrow should have some interest as a free agent. Now entering his age-29 season, it’s highly unlikely that the wide receiver simply forgot how to play football. Josh McDaniels brought out the worst in Renfrow, and it stands to reason that the wideout can revive his career in a better environment. Maybe he’ll never have another 1,000-yard season, but there’s no reason he can’t be a 600-yard receiver in 2024.

In today’s pass-happy NFL, there is no such thing as too many reliable wide receivers. Even if Hunter Renfrow doesn’t break the bank as a free agent, a few teams should be interested in adding him as a depth option.

Top Team Fits

New Orleans Saints

Far and away the most obvious fit on this list, Hunter Renfrow would be a perfect free agent signing for the New Orleans Saints. The wideout isn’t going to receive a massive contract, which is good news for the cash-strapped Saints. The team also needs a new receiver to handle short routes, as Michael Thomas will not be back, and Renfrow already has a connection with Derek Carr from their Raider days. If any team is going to bring out the best in the former Pro Bowler, it’s the Saints.

Dallas Cowboys

For a team that’s supposed to be going all-in, the Dallas Cowboys have been remarkably quiet in free agency. Perhaps their budget is not as large as Jerry Jones suggested, which means they’ll need to find a cost-effective free agent like Hunter Renfrow. With Michael Gallup on the trade block, the Cowboys will need to find a cost-effective third option in the passing attack, and Renfrow could be the man for the job.

Carolina Panthers

The Panthers made a good move with the Diontae Johnson trade, but their work is not yet done. Johnson excels at quickly getting open on the outside, but now the team needs to find a reliable slot option. Hunter Renfrow can fill a role as a free agent, and while they’re not the 2007 Patriots, a wide receiver trio of Johnson, Renfrow, and Adam Thielen should be good enough to give Bryce Young a fighting chance.

New York Giants

Whether it’s Daniel Jones or a rookie, someone is going to have to catch passes from the quarterback in 2023. While Wan’Dale Robinson and Jalin Hyatt both offer some promise, neither player is close to a proven option. Hunter Renfrow can be a nice free agent insurance policy in case either player doesn’t continue to grow and this team needs to find another option in the passing attack.

Los Angeles Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver room is about to look dramatically different. With Keenan Allen and Mike Williams both carrying massive cap hits and reportedly on the trade block, Jim Harbaugh could part ways with both players at any moment. Seeing as Quentin Johnston showed absolutely nothing as a rookie, the team will need to bring in somebody to catch passes from Justin Herbert. Due to their cap situation, Hunter Renfrow might just be the best free agent this team can afford.