There is some change at the position
The Las Vegas Raiders have had some change at safety this offseason.
Let’s take a look where the position stands two weeks into free agency:
New free agent added:
Jeremy Chinn (Washington Commanders), Lonnie Johnson (Carolina Panthers).
Free agent who departed:
Tre’von Moehrig (Carolina), Marcus Epps (New England Patriots).
Current free agents:
None.
Free agent who re-signed:
Isaiah Pola-Mao (He was given a two-year contract extension as a restricted free agent).
Returners:
Pola-Mao, Thomas Harper, Trey Taylor, Chris Smith.
Draft:
The Raiders could use some more depth, and they could look at safety later in the draft, probably on Day 3 when they have six picks, including three choices in the sixth round.
Conclusion:
The Raiders began last season with Moehrig and Epps as their starters. They were happy with them, but Epps was lost for the season in Week 3 and Pola-Mao took over. They are now excited about moving forward with Chinn and Pola-Mao as the starting safeties. These two players need to stay healthy and the youngsters behind them need to develop quickly in case they are needed.