The Las Vegas Raiders have come to an agreement with Raheem Mostert on a one-year deal that makes him their projected starter for next season. The Miami Dolphins have come to terms with Alexander Mattison, and he'll be their third-stringer for next season.
Which signings and trades caused additional ripple effects?
The Las Vegas Raiders are undergoing mass roster changes after the start of the free agency period. Just a few days into the signing period, few teams in the National Football League have been as impacted by free agency as the Raiders.
The Las Vegas Raiders have added several pieces to both offense and defense throughout this offseason and free agency, but one signing that might trump them all is bringing in safety Jeremy Chinn from the Washington Commanders on a two-year deal for over $16 million.
The Las Vegas Raiders saw two more players head elsewhere in free agency. According to Adam Schefter, the Kansas City Chiefs signed former Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew to a one-year deal to back up Patrick Mahomes.
One of the best deals the Las Vegas Raiders made during the start of free agency was to one of their own unrestricted free agents. And it's not really because of the length or the number, but the player.
New general manager John Spytek has not been afraid to let good players walk in free agency in his first season with the Las Vegas Raiders. Earlier in the week, defensive starters Robert Spillane, Tre'Von Moehrig, Nate Hobbs and Divine Deablo all signed contracts with other teams, and the dominoes continue to fall for the Silver and Black.
The Las Vegas Raiders struggled to have success on offense last season in large part due to sub-par quarterback play. Veteran signal-caller Gardner Minshew was brought in last offseason to compete with second-year player Aidan O'Connell, but both proved to be unworthy of a starting job in the NFL.
The Super Bowl champs are adding a veteran tight end to their roster.
The Las Vegas Raiders made their move at quarterback this offseason by trading for Geno Smith from the Seattle Seahawks, reuniting him with his former head coach, Pete Carroll.
Gardner Minshew is moving to a new team in free agency, though he is remaining in the AFC West. Minshew is signing a 1-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs to serve as Patrick Mahomes’ backup.
HENDERSON, NV-- The Las Vegas Raiders immediately addressed a glaring hole left by the departure of linebacker Robert Spillane. The Raiders signed former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts to fill the void.
The Patriots are once again adding to their defense.
HENDERSON, NV--The Las Vegas Raiders signed veteran safety Jeremy Chinn to help solidify their safety position. After losing one of the best safeties in the league, the Raiders needed to add multiple safeties.
Carson Wentz appears to be a Chiefs one-and-done. Kansas City will bring in a recent AFC West rival to replace him.
We certainly need to be recycling more in the U.S. and kudos to South Carolina for finding a clever way last week to bring more attention to the cause — by featuring former Pro Bowl wide receiver Hunter Renfrow in a LinkedIn post about recycling for the state’s Department of Commerce.
HENDERSON, NV-- The Las Vegas Raiders lost Tre'von Moehrig to free agents. Moehrig was one of the best players on the Raiders' defense and one of the best free agents available this offseason.
Radio Raheem is officially headed to Las Vegas.
The Las Vegas Raiders and Miami Dolphins have swapped running backs, all without needing to conduct a trade. Just hours after the Raiders signed Raheem Mostert on Thursday, the Dolphins have officially agreed to terms with Alexander Mattison, according to Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz.
Pete Carroll and the Las Vegas Raiders have addressed the running back position by adding a veteran from Miami. On Thursday, Raheem Mostert signed a one-year contract worth $2.1 million to play football in Sin City this upcoming season.
According to Jordan Schultz, the Dolphins are signing RB Alexander Mattison to a contract on Thursday. Mattison, 26, was drafted by the Vikings in the third round out of Boise State in 2019.
The Las Vegas Raiders struck gold last April when they selected tight end Brock Bowers with the No. 13 pick in the NFL Draft. Many felt that the team made a critical error drafting Bowers because the organization used a second-round pick on Michael Mayer, another tight end, the year before.
The Raiders do not appear to be planning to hold Geno Smith to his Seahawks-constructed contract going into the season. An extension is considered likely, and it could be coming soon.
The Las Vegas Raiders have been doing some solid work in free agency so far. They have won by simply not overpaying players and getting their replacements on good deals.
Heading into free agency, cornerback was one position [most of] Raider Nation had their eyes set on. A player such as D.J. Reed, Carlton Davis, Byron Murphy or Charvarius Ward joining the Las Vegas Raiders was a dream scenario for many fans, giving the Silver and Black a big name in the cornerback room.
It’s only March; you cannot be sick of these yet. Pro days have commenced, the Scouting Combine has concluded, and free agency is just beginning. That makes it the perfect time to try another Las Vegas Raiders mock draft.
Garoppolo discussed his decision to re-sign with the Rams as a backup despite potential opportunities to compete for a starting job elsewhere and seemingly took a shot at one of his former employers in the process.
The Seahawks agreed to a three-year, $100.5M contract with Darnold on Monday.
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