There are several cornerbacks and safeties set to hit the free-agent market who could provide an immediate boost to the Raiders’ defense under coordinator Patrick Graham.
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Sunday’s victory by the Chiefs propelled punter AJ Cole into Sunday’s Pro Bowl Games at Allegiant Stadium, joining Davante Adams, Josh Jacobs and Maxx Crosby.
Should the Raiders choose to turn to the free agent market to address a need at linebacker, there should be plenty of options.
There are several options on the interior and the edge for the Raiders to solidify their defensive line in the free-agent market this offseason.
Here’s a look at the market for potential free-agent offensive linemen, a unit the Raiders will be looking to solidify in the offseason.
The Raiders have several needs as they rebuild their roster and could start by taking an offensive tackle, defensive tackle, cornerback or wide receiver with the No. 7 pick.
The Raiders will have nine home games and eight on the road.
A plan for moving forward is already being set in motion, but the Raiders still believe there are lessons to be learned from the disappointments this season.
After an emotional week around the NFL, the Raiders returned to the field for the first time since Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was critically injured during a game.
Three takeaways from the Raiders’ loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium.
A meeting with team medical personnel helped get the Raiders in the right mindset to prepare for Saturday’s game against the Chiefs after watching Damar Hamlin collapse on the field.
Raiders star Josh Jacobs, who leads the NFL in rushing, has been dealing with a variety of ailments before missing the past two practices for personal reasons.
Raiders receiver DJ Turner said Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin recruited him to play at the University of Pittsburgh, where they ‘developed a nice little friendship.’
“You can’t find most emergency rooms in hospitals that are as well-equipped as an NFL stadium is on game day,” explained Dr. Navdeep Singh, the Raiders’ chief medical officer.
David Carr, the brother of Derek Carr, went on NFL Network on Monday night to speak publicly about the Raiders’ decision to replace the quarterback who has been with the team for nine years.
