Edwards has been a primary red-zone target of Derek Carr during training camp, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
The Raiders didn't trot out any of their top skill-position talent in the team's preseason opener Saturday against the Seahawks, meaning the Carr-Edwards connection potentially won't be seen in an actual game until Saturday, Aug. 21 at the Rams. Edwards didn't see much action as a third-round rookie last season en route to 11 catches (on 15 targets) for 193 yards and one touchdown in 12 appearances. With Nelson Agholor out of the picture, Las Vegas is poised to roll with Edwards, Henry Ruggs and Hunter Renfrow as its top three wide receivers. Even if targets are somewhat inconsistent in an offense that also boasts Darren Waller and capable pass-catching backs in Josh Jacobs and Kenyan Drake, any extra utility Edwards can provide near the goal line helps his cause on the fantasy front.