Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (illness) is expected to play in Week 3 versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. He had been listed as questionable after missing two days of practice this past week. He did manage to participate in a limited capacity on Friday. The 23-year-old has tallied three tackles through two games in 2023.
The Las Vegas Raiders activated rookie first-round defensive end Tyree Wilson (foot) from the Non-Football Injury list on Wednesday, and he is now cleared to practice with the team at training camp. The Raiders needed some help with their pass rush after having the third-fewest sacks in the NFL in 2022, so they took Wilson with the seventh overall pick back in April. The 23-year-old has already missed some valuable practice time this offseason and summer due to a foot injury he suffered last November, but when he's healthy, the Raiders are hoping he'll be a difference-maker right away off the edge in the opponent's backfield.
Las Vegas Raiders rookie defensive end Tyree Wilson (foot) didn't take the field at all this offseason during organized team activities or minicamp while recovering from surgery to his right foot last November. He also had a follow-up procedure in March. Despite not getting any on-field repetitions, Wilson impressed his teammates with his classroom work and his 6-foot-6, 271-pound profile. "I've seen a bunch of highlights, but just from his physical gifts alone he can be a great player," defensive end Maxx Crosby said. "You can have tools, you can have every bit of talent -- that's the NFL, everybody's talented -- but it's what you do when you get in the building. He's had a great attitude so far. He seems like a great kid." It remains to be seen what the 23-year-old's exact role will be with the Raiders in his rookie season, but he has the potential to be an impact player on defense right away.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson has signed a four-year deal with the organization. The team selected Wilson with the No. 7 overall pick in the most recent draft. The Raiders are hopeful that Wilson can help improve this defense that finished 30th in sacks last season. At Texas Tech, Wilson finished with 14 sacks and 27.5 tackles for loss over the last two seasons. The expectation is that he can be an immediate impact player alongside Maxx Crosby on the defensive line. The Raiders have not experienced a ton of good luck in recent drafts, so hopefully it works out this time.
The Raiders took Texas Tech defensive end Tyree Wilson with the No. 7 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Wilson had just three sacks in his first two collegiate seasons. However, he combined for 14 over the last two seasons. He had plenty of hype entering the Draft, and there were rumblings he could have been taken before Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. But the 21-year-old must have done something right to end up in Vegas, especially since the team could have looked for its next quarterback. He has excellent size and strength, although he lacks speed. With that said, Wilson can make an immediate impact for the Raiders and has plenty of IDP upside.
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