Renfrow did not play last season after getting released by the Raiders at the end of the 2023 season. Reported as being more “retired” than “unsigned,” it would appear the former fifth-round pick could be eyeing a return. Still only 29 years old, Renfrow had emerged as a reliable slot receiver early in his career and posted a line of 103-1,038-9 in his third season — earning a Pro Bowl nod. He would go on to catch just 61 passes for 585 yards and two touchdowns over his last two years in the league and was limited to just 10 games in 2022 due to injuries. His reduced role ultimately led to his release, but with a new regime now in place and the Raiders needing receiver help, a reunion could bode well for both sides. Rapoport reports that Renfrow also met with the Panthers on Wednesday, adding “he plans to play in 2025.”

Renfrow, who was released in March, has not been linked to a team or visited one since. This helps explain that. He’ll turn 29 in December. Renfrow had a 1,000-yard season in 2021 and barring a reversal will finish his career with 2,884 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns. Mike Mayock certainly made worse draft picks.

Renfrow would have been a $13.7 million salary cap hit in 2024. With 270 catches over five seasons with the Raiders, Renfrow has proven to be a viable starting slot wideout. He was overshadowed by the dominant Davante Adams over the past two seasons but had a 103-catch season — including nine touchdowns — as recently as 2021. Renfrow, 28, could still be a productive slot guy in an offense without an alpha WR1.

Renfrow’s last catch came in Week 14. He never topped 50 yards in a game this year and finished the season playing behind rookie Tre Tucker. He will be cut to save the Raiders $8.2 million in cap space this offseason. The move will force Vegas to take on a $5.5 million dead cap hit, but it’s an obvious pill to swallow. Renfrow will look to catch on as a depth option somewhere else in the league after being cut.