The Oakland Raiders need more depth at the wide receiver position, and signing the newly released Allen Hurns makes a lot of sense.

Earlier this free agency period, the Oakland Raiders signed former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson. In essence, the move for Nelson basically replaced Michael Crabtree’s role on the roster as the team’s No. 2 wide receiver.

Later on, the team allowed Seth Roberts to secure his money, which essentially made him the team’s WR3 going into next season. As teams start to make moves to get under the salary cap,w e are seeing some big-name players released, and one of those is Jacksonville Jaguars wideout Allen Hurns.

Hurns has had to battle injuries the last two seasons, and was unwilling to take a pay cut for the Jaguars this offseason. He was slated to make $7 million next season, which could be the number he is looking for in free agency.

The Raiders do not have that kind of cash to throw at a wide receiver, but he could come to Oakland if they can sell him on a deal that could eclipse that if he hits performance goals.

At 6-foot-3, Hurns could be that red zone target the team is now lacking without Crabtree. He had his best year back in 2015, when current offensive coorindator Greg Olson was the OC with the Jaguars.

A reunion with Olson could be just what Hurns needs to get his career back on track.

This Raiders team is taking on a whole new shape, as Jon Gruden looks to bring in guys that fit his scheme. He is willing to pay for good talent, and Hurns has shown during his career that he can be an elite option when healthy.