He is entering the final year of his contract, and the Raiders have younger players pushing for larger roles.

For the Lions, the attraction is simple: size, range and starting experience at a position where Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph have dealt with injuries.

There is no report that the Raiders are shopping Pola-Mao, but his contract situation makes him a reasonable name to monitor.

Will Rock breaks down the Sam LaPorta and Brian Branch extension possibilities, why this much cap space could point toward another roster move, and several realistic trade targets including Paulson Adebo, T.J. Slaton, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Isaiah Pola-Mao.

It should also be noted that the team also released Levi Onwuzurike from the active roster and Tyre West from the practice squad, leaving 52 players on the active roster and one open spot on the 53.

There is no confirmed trade right now. The question is whether Holmes is creating room for extensions, protecting himself against injuries, or preparing to strike when another veteran becomes available.