The Raiders added to their defensive line on Wednesday with the signing of Vernon Butler.
Vincent Bonsignore
Vinny has covered the Raiders extensively in the past, breaking news on their eventual move to Las Vegas and their thwarted return to Los Angeles. Before joining the Review-Journal, he covered the Rams for The Athletic and the Los Angeles Daily News.
The contract the Raiders gave Davante Adams completely changed the dynamic of Kansas City’s contract talks with star wide receiver Tyreek Hill.
Davante Adams is fulfilling a lifelong dream for a Bay Area kid who grew up idolizing the silver and black, and he gets to play with his college QB. .
The Raiders added two new linebackers and a tight end and retained two offensive linemen Monday as they continue to tinker with their roster before the NFL draft.
With the Falcons trading starter Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, former Raiders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota should get a chance to start in Atlanta.
Significant areas still need to be addressed, the most significant being the offensive line. The Raiders figure to still be shopping for a right tackle and added depth at guard.
The Raiders have agreed to terms with veteran quarterback Garrett Gilbert.
After making the moves the Raiders have made thus far, there is no way they are going to let the offensive line be the reason they don’t succeed this year.
Those moves firmly re-establish the Raiders as a bold player in the NFL. One capable of creating positive shock waves across the league.
Ameer Abdullah played last year with the Carolina Panthers and Minnesota Vikings. He finished with 136 yards on 44 carries and 35 catches for 272 yards and a touchdown.
During his four seasons in New England, Chandler Jones played for Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, who coached the defensive line and linebackers.
Rock Ya-Sin could play a big role for the Raiders as a trusted cornerback, either as a starter or a key sub-package defensive back.
The Raiders are reworking their defensive line by adding DE Chandler Jones, trading Yannick Ngakoue and releasing DE Carl Nassib.
With other teams signing other cornerbacks, the Raiders are in better position to snag the former NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
The Raiders have opted for a more quiet start to their offseason roster tinkering while watching the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos add impact players.