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Back to EpisodesRaiders' Free Agency Splash: New Deals & Low Cap Hits
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The Las Vegas Raiders made a significant impact in free agency, signing key players and trading for cornerback Taron Johnson. They retained defensive end Malcolm Koonce and cornerback Eric Stokes with new deals. New additions include center Tyler Linderbaum, linebacker Quay Walker, edge rusher Kwity Paye, wide receiver Jalen Nailor, and more. Despite initial concerns, the Raiders managed to fit these new players under their cap, with Linderbaum being the highest paid at around sixteen million six hundred sixty-six thousand six hundred sixty-six dollars. They also added kicker Matt Gay, fullback Connor Heyward, and wide receiver Dereke Young. With limited cap space remaining, the Raiders are expected to target players with low upfront cap hits, such as quarterbacks Kirk Cousins or Joe Flacco, tackles like Jawaan Taylor, and receivers like Jauan Jennings.
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