Las Vegas Raiders Depth Chart
- AFC West
- Stadium
- Allegiant Stadium
- Head Coach
- Jon Gruden
- Offensive Coordinator
- Greg Olson
- Defensive Coordinator
- Gus Bradley
- Special Teams Coach
- Rich Bisaccia
- Defensive Scheme
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The Las Vegas Raiders signed free-agent defensive back Karl Joseph to an undisclosed deal on Friday. The former first-round pick visited the team on Thursday, and by all accounts, the visit went well for both sides. Joseph was originally drafted by the Black and Silver in the first round in 2016. The 27-year-old was with the Cleveland Browns last season, appearing in 14 games (eight starts) while recording the second-most tackles of his career (64) and adding an interception, four passes defensed and a career-high two fumble recoveries. Joseph had 76 tackles, one pick, a career-high six passes defensed and one forced fumble in his impressive rookie campaign with the Raiders.
Former Las Vegas Raiders first-round strong safety Karl Joseph visited with the Raiders on Thursday night, according to a source. Joseph is one of the top safeties left on the free-agent market, and the Raiders have a clear need at the position, so there could be a reunion here. He played the 2020 season with the Cleveland Browns, playing in 14 games (eight starts). Joseph racked up 67 tackles, one interception and four passes defensed. In his four years with the Raiders, Joseph started in 41 games. He was playing some of the best football of his career last year before a foot injury caused him to miss the rest of the season. He doesn't fit the free safety role, but he could be used as a hybrid linebacker/strong safety in Las Vegas' defense if they sign him.
The Las Vegas Raiders signed veteran free-agent wide receiver Willie Snead IV to an undisclosed deal on Friday. Snead is entering his eighth season in the league and his first in the AFC West. The 28-year-old spent the last three years with the Baltimore Ravens after short stints with the Cleveland Browns and Carolina Panthers. He spent three full seasons with the New Orleans Saints. Snead started 29 of 45 games with Baltimore, catching 126 passes for 1,422 yards and nine touchdowns. Snead and John Brown, formerly teammates in Baltimore, were signed to help replace the production offset by the loss of Nelson Agholor. The Raiders also have Henry Ruggs III, Hunter Renfrow and Bryan Edwards, so Snead should be ignored in the vast majority of fantasy leagues.
The Las Vegas Raiders signed free-agent defensive tackle Darius Philon to an undisclosed deal. Maurice Hurst is the team's only defensive tackle with starting experience that is guaranteed to return in 2021, so Philon will give the position some depth. Philon played four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers under defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, who now holds the same position with the Raiders. Philon recorded 8.5 sacks in two seasons with Bradley as his coach, but he hasn't appeared in an NFL game since 2018. He had signed a two-year, $10 million deal with the Arizona Cardinals, but he was cut after he was arrested on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in an incident at a strip club that year.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota is expected to sign a reworked contract with the team, according to sources. He'll receive a one-year deal worth $3.5 million with a chance to make up to $8 million through incentives. The Raiders wanted Mariota to take a pay cut to $3 million for the 2021 season, but he negotiated up and has a chance for some upside. The contract is also tradable if the opportunity arises. Mariota was originally scheduled to make $10.7 million on the non-guaranteed second year of his two-year deal, which was prohibitive for a backup quarterback in a year in which the salary cap dropped $16 million. The former Tennessee Titan is sticking in Las Vegas for now, but QB-needy teams could come calling if injuries arise this summer or early on in the 2021 season.