Good. Stroud go 1-2 as QBs drive the top of the draft, Raiders' young regime has years of bad draft juju to exorcise, Everything you need to know for the draft, Covered Oakland Raiders for CSNBayArea.com and Sacramento Bee for eight years, Member of Pro Football Writers Association, Previously worked at Los Angeles Times, Las Vegas Review-Journal and Sports Illustrated. If he isnt healthy next year, go ahead and add Richie Incognito ($6.35 million) to the list. Well get our first real insight with the start of the league free agency tampering period at 9 a.m. on Monday. Hes coming off a torn ACL, but he showed he can play well as a full-time starter in 2020 and could fill a guard spot in 2022. You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. You'll now receive the top Raiders Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. But well cross that bridge if we come to it. Trayvon Mullen had an injury-marred 2021 season, but hes shown that hes a starting-caliber cornerback when healthy and still has long-term upside. Theyll need to put aside an estimated $8.3 million to sign their draft class, and teams typically like to save some cap space for in-season moves. Jones made a base salary of $15.5 million in 2021. Contact Vincent Bonsignore at vbonsignore@reviewjournal.com. Nothing would give him greater satisfaction than to return and complete his unfinished business, with the Raiders. Instead, both contracts with linebackers Cory Littleton Arizona franchise-tagged Jones before signing him to a five-year, $82.5 million deal. But the Raiders should have somewhere in the range of $20 million to $30 million in cap space to spend and the ability to create more by making further cuts, restructures or contract extensions. Thats $17.622 million in cap space they will need. Fact: We may have 7 players worth keeping on our entire team. Free agency was an area in which the previous regime led by Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock failed miserably, but coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler are starting with a clean slate. Jackson was rumored to be on the trade block prior to the 2020 season and with the addition of 2020 fourth-round pick John Simpson, it would make sense to see the Raiders move on from Jackson. Except that ain't gonna happen. The move eventually saves them $11.75 million in cap space this season, but that wont be available until June 2. Maximum Salary Cap: $190,227,074; Active Contracts: $129,494,524; Injured Reserve: $22,840,987; Dead Cap: $36,524,563; Total Cap: $189,930,974; Est. The Raiders have a slot receiver in Renfrow who specializes in the short and intermediate areas and a star tight end in Waller who can make an impact at all three levels, but theyre lacking dynamic outside receivers. Those aren't playmaker numbers. But again, Carr still has two years remaining on the five-year, $125 million extension he signed in June 2017. However, they can easily shed a significant amount of salary by either releasing or trading some notable names, including a handful of starters or rotational players. If they had more cap room, maybe the Raiders could afford to pay a backup quarterback $10.1 million, but the better idea would be to find a quarterback-needy team willing to offer a mid-round pick for Mariota. They arent as expensive, but Jalen Richard ($3.5 million) and Jeff Heath ($3.15 million), might make sense as potential roster cuts, as well. NFL 2021 Salary Cap: $182.5 million Raiders adjusted salary cap: $186.1 million The NFL salary cap is $2.5 million more than previously projected, but still a Hiring smart knowledgeable people breeds success. If all three players get released combined with the outright release of Brown, Williams, Mariota, Joyner and Incognito the Raiders would go into free agency with $48 million in cap space. Given that, Ive seen the Raiders go through some good years and some not so good years. According to Field Yates, the Raiders have restructured the deal of LB Chandler Jones in order to create $5.068 million in cap space. The Raiders are $7.622 million over the 2021 salary cap and will need to make some moves to open space. NFL franchises now know what the salary cap is for the 2021 season. G Jordan Simmons, UFA The Cardinals declined to franchise Jones, which paved the way for him to hit the open market. After 50 years of supporting this team, I now realize there is no hopejust my blind faith in it. J.C. Jackson stands above the rest, but there are cheaper options who could also get the job done. Remember, Belichik changed the culture in New England and look at what he was able to do with a guy who was drafted 199th. If the Raiders truly believe he is their guy, so be it. Should any of this talk gain any traction, might I suggest, to Mark Davis, an option, or two, to afford Gruden. RB Jalen Richard, UFA Derek Carr is certainly a lemon and secondly; the Raiders can save on Gatorade since they have signed Car for 5 years at 25 million per year, they will be drinking lemonade for, at least, the next four years. If the ceiling is set at $188 million, the Raiders will be a daunting $13 million over the cap based on their current 2021 commitments. Again, the secret of Super Bowl winners isnt lumbering behemoths, its speed and versatility. C Nick Martin, UFA Who are the nine players the Raiders selected in the NFL draft, and what are analysts saying about the selections? Tine for Gruden and company to put up or shut up; to hire competent offensive and defensive coordinators, and Gruden and Mayock get to work to get the best players and deals possible, as they are hired and paid to do! The Indianapolis Colts now know how much salary-cap space they have to work with when they enter free agency next week after the league set the cap at $182.5 million for 2021. Lets take a look at the quickest way the Raiders can trim more than $40 million in salary before next year. General manager Dave Ziegler voiced excitement on the Raiders nine-player draft class, but also conceded that the team couldnt address every need on the roster. The Raiders do need an alpha male presence in the secondary help calm and mentor the likes of Johnathan Abram, Damon Arnette and Trayvon Mullen. The Raiders seemed to draft his heir apparent in Amik Robertson, but he only played in eight games as a rookie and saw most of his time on special teams. The starting job opposite of him, though, is up in the air. He later agreed to Leavitt was well-liked by the previous staff and played a lot on special teams, but he never made much of an impact on defense; it would make more sense to give second-year safety Tyree Gillespie a shot. Gruden doesnt listen to anyone but himself because he likes the sound of his own voice. It doesnt mean they cant add more of a possession receiver, too, but they need to add a speed element and gain more consistency on the outside. It is basically a foregone conclusion that Williams and his $11.6 cap number will be gone next year. ESPN Stats & Information is projecting a cap of more than $184.57 million, and as such, the Las Vegas Raiders are currently between $17.69 and $22.31 million over said cap (prior to the Raiders officially releasing Tyrell Williams with an injury settlement on Wednesday). OK, so what about left guard, the prior domain of Richie Incognito, who injured an Achilles' in Week 2 last year and did not play again? Please check your email for a confirmation. Teamer was a bit better on defense, but wasnt a difference-maker, either, and could walk. NFLTradeRumors.co is an independent news source and has no affiliation with the National Football League (NFL), NFL.com, or any team(s). Hankins and Philon had a positive impact against the run, but Hankins is turning 30 this month and Philon suffered a late-season injury. No matter their experience level they agree GTAHomeGuy is THE only choice. The Raiders, after they release Derek Carr, have ample cap space in 2023 and 2024. Hayward is the most important free agent to retain considering his positional value and level of play in 2021, but he could follow former defensive coordinator Gus Bradley to the Colts. The Raiders recently boosted some of their potential spending power through the Miller and Drake restructures, adding a reported $14.5 million in salary-cap space. Joyner was supposed to be a versatile cog in Paul Guenthers defense, but he turned out to be an average slot cornerback for most of his time with the Raiders and at 30 years old, his youth has largely abandoned him. The Seahawks have $7.08 million in available cap space, according to NFLPAs salary cap report. Trent Brown? A few questions, then, regarding some contracts (and the players attached to them) that could be acted upon to garner some relief We are knee-deep in the annual Used Carr Speculation Season and what better place to start this exercise than with the player who carries the largest cap number on the team for 2021, at $22.125 million? May I suggest you proof your comments before posting them so people dont have read it 3 times to understand what you are getting at? According to OverTheCap.com, the Raiders are already over the anticipated 2021 salary cap. He has a cap number of $14 million and zero dead money, so the Raiders could find a lot of space by parting ways with a guy who has played 10-plus snaps in a mere 14 of 32 games since the Raiders signed him to that massive, four-year, $66 million free-agent contract in 2019. Maybe. Richard Sherman-converted-to-free safety in free agency, anyone? March 10 My family and friends always made me feel like I was the best quarterback in the world even when I wasnt, Aidan OConnell said. A look at post-draft needs, Raiders sign 9 undrafted free agents, including former UNLV lineman, Meet the Raiders 9 draft picks, from No. Let me show you why my clients always refer me to their loved ones. Now we're cooking with gas. That talk has suggested that Mark Davis could possibly pay John Gruden as much as 10 million dollars a year and offer Gruden part ownership in the franchise. Tashan Reed is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Las Vegas Raiders. Lamarcus Joyner? Why Lions GM is getting high praise Jones made a base salary of $15.5 million in 2021. The Joyner situation could be predicated on the Raiders confidence in second-year cornerback Amik Robertson taking over the slot corner position Joyner plays, or their ability to find a cheaper option. The Raiders cleared an additional $7.1 million in salary-cap space. With the Williams release official and set to save the Raiders $11.6 million against the cap with no dead money to account for, Las Vegas is closer to the magic number it needs to reach. The Las Vegas Raiders restructured defensive end Chandler Jones' contract to free up salary cap space, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement. WebLas Vegas Raiders salary cap, contracts, bonus money, dead money, and cap savings for every player The Las Vegas Raiders have $7,511,757 in 2023 salary cap space. See more on free agency . (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphoto, Raiders offensive tackle Trent Brown (77) stretches before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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