The Las Vegas Raiders are releasing cornerback Marcus Peters on Monday. The veteran defensive back signed with the Raiders this offseason, but his tenure with the organization is coming to an end after just ten games in the Silver and Black. Peters is a three-time Pro Bowler and has intercepted 33 passes in eight seasons -- most in the NFL during that span. Although he has taken a step back, there could be a few contending teams interested in his services.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive back Marcus Peters (knee) has been a limited participant throughout practice this week. Despite that, the expectation is that Peters will be able to suit up for the Week 11 matchup versus the Miami Dolphins. Possibly, the Raiders were just limiting Peters reps throughout the week. Regardless, the Raiders will certainly need Peters to hold speedster Tyreek Hill in check this weekend. The absence of Peters would really hurt this Raiders defense, but luckily it sounds like Peters is on track to play in Week 11.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive back Marcus Peters (knee) is currently considered questionable for the Week 10 matchup against the New York Jets. The veteran corner didn't practice to open the week, but returned for limited sessions each of the next two days. It sounds like Peters is on track to suit up for this game and he could've been out on Wednesday for rest purposes. Peters has played surprisingly well for the Raiders this season, so having him out there would certainly be a boost for this defense. Otherwise, Jakorian Bennett and Amik Robertson would see increased playing time, assuming Peters does sit out.
Marcus Peters Agrees To One-Year Deal With Raiders
Free-agent cornerback Marcus Peters agreed to a one-year deal with Las Vegas. The Pro Bowler worked out for the Raiders on Monday. Apparently, those in attendance liked what they saw, so he'll suit up for his fourth team since entering the league in 2015. Peters has totaled 346 tackles, two sacks, 32 interceptions, and 92 passes defensed in 104 games. Although he's lost a step and dealt with injuries over the last seasons, he'll fill a need at the position. However, that doesn't mean Peters will be a consistent producer for IDP managers.
The Las Vegas Raiders will host free-agent cornerback Marcus Peters for a visit and a workout on Monday, according to sources. The Raiders also visited with Peters in the spring, but they'll take a closer look now right before training camp kicks off. The former All-Pro and Pro Bowler had been with the Baltimore Ravens since 2019. The 30-year-old former first-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2015 out of Washington won the Defensive Rookie of the Year award with KC and is a three-time Pro Bowler. Peters has dealt with injuries in the last two years, though, and he finished last season in Baltimore with 47 tackles (35 solo), one sack, one interception, six passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 13 starts. He has 32 career interceptions (six for TDs) in seven NFL seasons.
Former Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams, and Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters is visiting the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday, marking his first free agent visit of the offseason. The 30-year-old missed the entire 2021 season with a torn ACL, but played in 13 games in 2022, recording 47 total tackles, one interception, and six passes defended. Peters is a three-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro and has collected 32 interceptions during his eight-year career. The Raiders secondary struggled last season, allowing the fourth-most total passing yards under defensive coordinator Patrick Graham. Peters' best days are likely behind him, but he could provide depth and a veteran presence for the Silver and Black if he signs with the organization.
John Harbaugh Doesn't Rule Out Marcus Peters Return
Free-agent cornerback Marcus Peters remains without a team after Baltimore chose not to re-sign him. However, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh didn't rule out bringing back the veteran, telling Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic, "you don't close the door on good players and good people." Peters landed in Baltimore in 2019 after the Rams traded him. He appeared in 37 games for the Ravens, totaling 138 tackles and eight interceptions. But unfortunately, he also missed time over the years due to injury. That said, the acquisition of Rock Ya-Sin seemed to crush any hope of Peters returning to the team, although that doesn't appear to be the case based on Harbaugh's comments.
ESPN's Field Yates doesn't expect the Baltimore Ravens to re-sign veteran cornerback Marcus Peters this offseason. The presumed franchise tag for quarterback Lamar Jackson will take up a huge chunk of the team's salary cap space in 2023, and Peters could be looking for one final big contract at age 30. Peters remained productive in 2022, but injuries have limited him to 13 regular season games over the last two years. When healthy, he's been one of the team's top cornerbacks, but the Ravens will probably be looking to move on given their salary cap restrictions this year. Peters is a four-time All-Pro and finished with 47 tackles (35 solo), one interception, six passes defensed, two forced fumbles and a sack last season.
Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl cornerback Marcus Peters (calf) suffered a mild calf strain in Saturday's loss to the Cleveland Browns and will likely miss some time, according to a source. The good news is that Peters' absence is expected to be a short one, so there's a chance he could return in the final three weeks of the regular season. The 29-year-old defensive back is a huge part of Baltimore's secondary, so they'll be a little vulnerable moving forward, starting in Week 16 when they face the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday. In Peters' absence, expect Brandon Stephens and Kevon Seymour to have bigger roles in the Ravens secondary. Peters has 47 tackles (36 solo), one interception, six passes defensed, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and a sack in 13 starts in 2022.
The Baltimore Ravens activated cornerback Marcus Peters (knee) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Monday less than a year after he tore his ACL in 2021. Peters is back on the practice field at training camp, but he's expected to be eased into action this summer. Peters missed all of the 2021 season as a result of his knee injury, but his return in 2022 will be a gigantic boost to a Ravens secondary that was absolutely decimated by injuries last year. The 29-year-old defensive back has made the Pro Bowl five times and is a four-time All-Pro in his six NFL seasons. Peters, a former first-round selection in 2015 by the Kansas City Chiefs out of the University of Washington, isn't on the fantasy radar in IDP leagues, but he's an extremely important piece of Baltimore's secondary.