Vic Tafur of The Athletic projects that Deablo (forearm) is in line for a starting role at outside linebacker ahead of the 2023 season.
Deablo played nearly every defensive snap during the first seven games of last season for the Raiders. But, the 25-year-old linebacker sustained a forearm injury Week 9 and wound spending the remainder of the 2022 campaign on IR. Deablo still managed to accumulate a career-high 74 tackles while he was healthy last year, and, now that it appears he's had enough time to recover this offseason, the 6-foot-3 linebacker figures to be a primary contributor on the second level of Las Vegas' defense in 2023.
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Broncos' Tyler Lancaster: Inks deal with Denver
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The Broncos signed Lancaster on Tuesday, ESPN's Field Yates reports.
An undrafted lineman out of Northwestern, Lancaster appeared in 59 games for the Packers from 2018-2021, starting 21 contests as a rotational player up front. Lancaster signed with the Raiders last offseason but was placed on I.R. and subsequently released before Week 1 with an undisclosed issue. Now healthy, the 28-year-old will compete for a spot on the Broncos' defensive line this summer.
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Ravens' Rock Ya-Sin: Joining Baltimore as likely starter
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Ya-Sin agreed to a one-year contract with the Ravens on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
A 2019 second-round pick, Ya-Sin started 29 of his 41 games in three seasons with the Colts before being dealt to the Raiders last offseason. He then started nine of his 11 appearances in Las Vegas, missing time in October and then December due to knee injuries. He should be healthy by now, and after inking a deal that's worth up to $6 million, Ya-Sin is the favorite to start across from Marlon Humphrey for a Ravens defense with poor depth at cornerback. The soon-to-be 27-year-old has only two career interceptions and hasn't topped 45 tackles since his rookie season, lingering well south of the fantasy radar in most IDP leagues.
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Raiders' Nesta Jade Silvera: Nose tackle shifts to Vegas
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The Raiders selected Silvera in the seventh round of the NFL Draft, 231st overall.
Silvera moved around the defensive line at Arizona State and never really settled into a spot until his senior year, registering a career-best 56 tackles as a defensive tackle. He'll likely settle in as a rotational depth piece up front for the Raiders.
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Raiders' Amari Burney: Selected by Las Vegas
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The Raiders selected Burney in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 203rd overall.
Burney (6-foot-2, 230 pounds) was unable to earn playing time as steadily as you'd like to see in his Florida career, but he also arrived with an unclear positional designation and might have stunted his linebacker development somewhat by delaying his focus on the position. Burney is otherwise toolsy enough that he should be a good special teams player at worst, as his 4.51 40 implies plenty of pursuit ability.
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Raiders' Christopher Smith: Taking talents to Vegas
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The Raiders selected Smith in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 170th overall.
Smith emerged as a leader on the Georgia defense over the last couple of seasons and started all but one game from 2021 onward. He earned All-American honors and is a smart, instinctive player in coverage. Smith's athleticism lags behind -- he ran a 4.62 40 at 192 pounds during his combine workout -- which will be something he'll have to overcome at the next level. Again, the athletic metrics are why Smith was available this late, but the Raiders believe that everything else in Smith's repertoire can help him be an asset in the secondary. Look for him to challenge for reps at safety and nickel corner.
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Raiders' Jakorian Bennett: Lands in Las Vegas
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The Raiders selected Bennett in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 104th overall.
Bennett ran a 4.30 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, cementing his status as a likely early Day 3 selection. A three-year starter at Maryland, Bennett likely is too small (5-foot-11, 188 pounds) to be an obvious boundary corner, but he was uniquely productive defending opposing receivers, particularly in man coverage to the point that it will be surprising if he doesn't compete for a starting role in 2023.
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Raiders' Chandler Jones: Restructures contract
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The Raiders restructured Jones' (elbow) contract Friday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Jones inked a three-year, $51 million contract with Las Vegas last offseason, and prior to sustaining a season-ending elbow injury Week 16, he put together 38 tackles and 4.5 sacks in 15 games. Assuming he's back to 100 percent health, he'll again serve as one of the team's top pass rushers opposite Maxx Crosby in 2023.
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Raiders' Tyree Wilson: Heading to Vegas
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The Raiders selected Wilson (foot) in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, seventh overall.
The Texas Tech Red Raider is now a Las Vegas Raider after an impressive career in Lubbock. Wilson (6-foot-6, 271) was on pace for a tremendous season in 2022 before breaking his foot in the 10th game, ending his season with seven sacks but still earning First-Team All-American honors. He played a varied role at Texas Tech with the ability to play standing up and with his hand in the dirt. The broken foot prevented him from participating at the combine or in his pro day, and some teams were concerned about it as a potential red flag. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, Wilson has begun to ramp up his physical activity of late, however. It'll be on the Raiders to uncover his best role at the next level, but Wilson appears to be toolsy enough to be an impact player.
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Gerald McCoy: Retires from NFL
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McCoy (knee) announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday.
McCoy has decided to hang up his cleats after an 11-year career that included stints with the Buccaneers, Panthers and the Raiders. The defensive lineman recorded 334 tackles, including 59.5 sacks, while forcing six fumbles, recovering four fumbles and deflecting 24 passes over 140 games. The six-time Pro Bowler selection and one-time All-Pro selection was one of the most dominant at his position during his career.
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Bengals' Sidney Jones: Heading to Cincy
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The Bengals signed Jones to a one-year contract Monday, Jordan Schultz of TheScore.com reports.
Jones, who's heading into his seventh NFL campaign, is now slated to join his fifth different NFL squad following Monday's agreement. Across 10 total games last season as a member of the Raiders and Seahawks, the 26-year-old amassed 12 tackles and one pass defensed while operating as a rotational secondary piece.
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Raiders' John Jenkins: Heading to Las Vegas
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The Raiders signed Jenkins on Friday.
Jenkins is now slated to compete for snaps on the Raiders' defensive line throughout the 2023 campaign after spending the last two years as a member of the Dolphins. Across 17 contests a season ago, the 33-year-old amassed 21 tackles.
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Texans' Denzel Perryman: Lands with Houston
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Perryman agreed to a one-year contract with the Texans on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Perryman spent the last two seasons with the Raiders and will now make the move to Houston. He finished the 2022 campaign with 83 tackles (54 solo), one sack, two pass breakups and two interceptions in 12 contests. Perryman should play a significant role within the Houston defense in 2023 now that he has had time to recover from a dislocated shoulder he suffered late in the past season.
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Raiders' Curtis Bolton: Staying put in Vegas
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The Raiders re-signed Bolton on Saturday.
Bolton appeared in 10 games for the Raiders last season and registered five tackles (two solo), playing almost exclusively on special teams. While he may not get much playing time on defense next season, the 27-year-old should still add solid value on special teams.
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Raiders' Jerry Tillery: Headed back to Las Vegas
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Tillery re-signed with the Raiders on Friday.
Tillery will return to the Raiders after they claimed him off waivers back in November. While the 2019 first-round pick did not have a huge role with the Raiders last season, he still served as a solid rotational and special-teams player and should be expected to have a similar role heading into next season.
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Bears' Andrew Billings: Lands in Windy City
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Billings signed a contract with the Bears on Thursday, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Billings appeared in 14 games for the Raiders last season, recording 39 tackles (18 solo) and one sack. He previously spent time with the Browns and the Bengals, who selected him in the fourth round of the 2016 Draft. He'll likely compete for a depth role in the middle of Chicago's defensive line.
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Raiders' Roderic Teamer: Stays in Vegas
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Teamer re-signed with the Raiders on Wednesday.
Teamer played in all 17 games last season, earning a regular role in the secondary as the season went on. He finished the 2022 campaign with 40 tackles (25 solo), which tied a career-high in his three NFL seasons. He'll likely provide depth for the Raiders at safety in 2023.
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49ers' Clelin Ferrell: Inks one-year deal with Niners
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The 49ers agreed to terms with Ferrell on a one-year contract Wednesday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
Drafted No. 4 overall by the Raiders out of Clemson in 2019, Ferrell has been a colossal bust and had his fifth-year option for 2023 declined by Las Vegas. He'll attempt to get his career off the ground in San Francisco after recording just 10 sacks in 58 games for the Silver and Black. Ferrell should see snaps as a rotational edge piece opposite Nick Bosa.
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Raiders' Duron Harmon: Career-high 86 tackles in 2022
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Harmon wrapped up his 2022 campaign with 86 total tackles (63 solo), five passes defensed, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and a touchdown in 17 games.
Harmon started all but one contest in his first season with the Raiders, and the 31-year-old's 86 tackles marked a career high. The veteran becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason, however, so he could move on from Las Vegas.
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Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa: Practice squad contract runs out
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Las Vegas' practice-squad contract for Tagovailoa-Amosa (undisclosed) expired Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Tagovailoa-Amosa popped up on the practice-squad injured list with an undisclosed issue Nov. 3, and he finished the remainder of his rookie season on this list. The undrafted defensive end will now look to secure a new contract heading into the 2023 regular season.
