Free agency for the 2024 season is almost here, with the legal tampering period beginning on March 11. That’s just two days before the new league year begins. Here’s a tracker of everything Las Vegas Raiders when it comes to signings, rumors, and news.
Las Vegas Raiders Free Agency News and Rumors
As of March 9, the Raiders have $41.6 million in available cap space. Despite many teams releasing a plethora of players to free up room, the Raiders are one of just a few teams that haven’t needed to make as many moves. However, that doesn’t mean they won’t do more.
The biggest cut candidate is quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who was suspended in February for violating the NFL’s policy on PEDs.
Russell Wilson Potentially Visiting With Raiders
With Russell Wilson being released on the first day of the new league year, the Broncos allowed him to go ahead and meet with new teams before the league year began. First, he visited with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now, he’s potentially heading to Vegas.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Raiders are another team that could possibly set up a meeting with Wilson. It was also
Releasing QB Brian Hoyer
While Garoppolo is a cut candidate, Brian Hoyer was cut first, according to Schefter. The move, which will likely be followed by Garoppolo, creates $2.6 million in dead cap for the Raiders. Aidan O’Connell will be the only returning quarterback on the roster if they do go through with releasing Garoppolo.
Hoyer spent one season with the Raiders, playing in three games, starting just one of them. He passed for 231 yards, zero touchdowns, and two interceptions. He was benched in favor of O’Connell, and he never got the job back.
Expected to Release Jerry Tillery
The second major release the Raiders are expected to partake in is with defensive tackle Jerry Tillery, according to Schefter. The move will be official when the new league year begins.
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Tillery, who is 27 years old, has been with the Raiders for the last two seasons. He appeared in 17 games, starting six of them in 2023. He had 31 tackles, two tackles for loss, six QB hits, and two sacks. Cutting Tillery saves the Raiders $2.3 million in cap space.
Re-Signing Andre James
A big deal of importance for the Raiders this offseason is the offensive line. A part of that is center Andre James, who was an impending free agent. Instead of hitting the open market, the Raiders and James have agreed to a three-year deal for him to remain in Las Vegas, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
The deal is worth $24 million ($8 million per year) with $16 million guaranteed. He is expected to make roughly $10 million in the first year of the deal.
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