Below is an aggregation of Raiders-related free agent rumors, reports and speculation from select media members. These reports have not been confirmed or endorsed by the Raiders or any member of the Raiders' front office.
Friday, March 28
Report: Raiders to sign former first-round pick Devin White
Linebacker Devin White is reportedly signing with the Las Vegas Raiders, per Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz. White reunites with John Spytek, as the Raiders general manger was the director of player personnel for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when they selected the LSU Tiger with the fifth pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. White started 75 games in five seasons for the Buccaneers where was named a Pro Bowler in 2021. He most recently played for the Houston Texans in 2024.
Monday, March 24
Report: Raiders expected to add veteran defensive lineman
Defensive lineman Leki Fotu is reportedly signing with the Raiders, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Originally a fourth-round pick by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2020 NFL Draft, Fotu has appeared in 58 career games (22 starts) over four seasons with the Cardinals and most recently, one with the New York Jets. In 2024, Fotu missed a majority of the season due a hamstring injury sustained in training camp and was later placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury.
Update: Fotu signed with the Raiders on March 25.
Wednesday, March 19
Report: Raiders have signed Christian Elliss to an offer sheet
According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Raiders have signed restricted free agent linebacker Christian Elliss to an offer sheet. RFAs are free to negotiate and sign with any team, but their original team can offer them a qualifying offer that can come with the right of first refusal and/or draft-pick compensation. Per Pelissero, Elliss received the right of first refusal tender from the Patriots, who have until Monday to match the Raiders' offer. Because Elliss was undrafted, New England will not receive compensation if they don't match the offer.
Update: The Patriots matched the Raiders' offer and re-signed Elliss.
Monday, March 17
Report: Raiders expected to re-sign Darnay Holmes
Cornerback Darnay Holmes is expected to re-sign with the Raiders, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Holmes made one start and played in 16 games for the Silver and Black in 2024, totaling 30 tackles (14 solo), one sack and three passes defensed.
Update: Holmes re-signed with the Raiders on March 18.
Friday, March 14
Report: Patriots to sign Marcus Epps
Safety Marcus Epps is expected to sign with the New England Patriots, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Epps started all 17 games for the Raiders in 2023 and totaled 19 tackles in 2024 before suffering a season-ending injury in Week 3.
Thursday, March 13
Report: K'Lavon Chaisson signing with Patriots
Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson is expected to sign with the New England Patriots. Chaisson had a standout 2024 season with the Raiders, totaling a career-high five sacks, seven tackles for loss and one interception.
Report: Gardner Minshew expected to join Chiefs
Former Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II is signing with the Kansas City Chiefs, reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter. Minshew was released by the Raiders on Wednesday. In the quarterback's one season in Las Vegas, he threw for 2,013 yards, nine touchdowns and 10 interceptions in nine games.
Report: Dolphins to sign Alexander Mattison
Running back Alexander Mattison is expected to be heading to Miami to join the Dolphins, per Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz. Mattison spent the 2024 season with the Raiders, appearing in 14 games (seven starts) and totaling 420 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 132 carries.
Report: Harrison Bryant to sign with Eagles
Tight end Harrison Bryant is expected to sign with the Philadelphia Eagles, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Bryant joined the Raiders as unrestricted free agent in 2024 and totaled nine receptions for 86 yards in 13 games played.
Report: Raheem Mostert expected to sign with Raiders
The Raiders are expected to sign running back Raheem Mostert, per Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz. Mostert, who entered the league as an undrafted free agent with Philadelphia in 2015, spent the last three seasons with the Miami Dolphins. He played in 13 games in 2024 and earned his first Pro Bowl selection in 2023 after totaling 1,012 rushing yards and a league-leading 18 rushing touchdowns.
Tuesday, March 11
Report: Eric Stokes expected to sign with Raiders
The Raiders are reportedly making a move to sign cornerback Eric Stokes, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The former 2021 first-round pick by the Green Bay Packers was limited by injuries in his first three NFL seasons. However, he appeared in all 17 games during the 2024 season, recording 41 total tackles.
Update: Stokes signed with the Raiders on March 13.
Report: Divine Deablo to sign with Falcons
Linebacker Divine Deablo, the Raiders' 2021 third-round pick, is expected to head to Atlanta, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Over four seasons as a Raider, Deablo recorded 288 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, two sacks and two fumble recoveries.
Monday, March 10
Report: Linebacker Elandon Roberts expected to join Raiders
Linebacker Elandon Roberts is slated to sign with the Raiders, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Roberts has spent the last two seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers where he totaled 147 tackles, 3.5 sacks and two passes defensed. The linebacker was originally drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
Update: Roberts signed with the Raiders on March 13.
Report: Raiders to sign Lonnie Johnson Jr.
According to Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz, defensive back Lonnie Johnson Jr. is expected to sign with the Silver and Black. A second-round pick by the Houston Texans in the 2019 NFL Draft, Johnson most recently spent time with the Carolina Panthers where he appeared in 15 games with one start.
Update: Johnson signed with the Raiders on March 13.
Report: Malcolm Koonce to return to Raiders
Raiders' 2021 third-round pick Malcolm Koonce is expected to re-sign with the team, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Koonce missed the 2024 season after suffering a knee injury ahead of Week 1. His breakout season came in 2023 when he set career highs in nearly every defensive category, including sacks (eight), tackles for loss (nine) and forced fumbles (three).
Update: Malcolm Koonce signed with the Raiders on March 11.
Report: Packers to sign CB Nate Hobbs
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero has reported that cornerback Nate Hobbs is expected to sign with the Green Bay Packers. Originally drafted by the Raiders in the fifth round of the 2021 Draft, Hobbs has totaled 278 career tackles, 14 tackles for loss, three sacks, three interceptions and 19 passes defensed.
Report: Jeremy Chinn expected to sign with Raiders
According to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, the Raiders are expected to sign safety Jeremy Chinn. Chinn started every regular season and postseason game for the Washington Commanders last season. He finished second on the team in tackles (107) and set career highs in sacks (2.0) and tackles for loss (seven). Chinn played his first four NFL seasons (2020-23) with the Carolina Panthers.
Update: Chinn signed with the Raiders on March 13.
Report: Tre'von Moehrig expected to sign with Panthers
Safety Tre'von Moehrig is expected to join the Carolina Panthers, reported by FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Moehrig, the Raiders' second-round pick in the 2021 Draft, totaled 297 tackles, eight tackles for loss, six interceptions and three sacks in four years with the Silver and Black.
Report: LB Robert Spillane expected to sign with the Patriots
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport has reported that linebacker Robert Spillane is expected to sign with the New England Patriots. Over two seasons with the Raiders, Spillane started every game and in 2024, recorded 158 total tackles, the third most in the NFL and most in a single season in Raiders history.
Sunday, March 9
Report: DT Adam Butler expected to return to Raiders
Raiders DT Adam Butler is reportedly re-signing with the team, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Butler had a career year in his second season with the Silver and Black, appearing in every game with 16 starts and recording five sacks, eight tackles for loss and 10 QB hits.
Update: Butler signed with the Raiders on March 12.
Friday, March 7
Report: Raiders trading for Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith
Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Raiders are trading for veteran quarterback Geno Smith. Smith, a two-time Pro Bowler, had a Seahawks record 4,320 passing yards in 2024 and completed 70.4 percent of his passes on the way to a 10-7 record.
Update: The Raiders announced the trade for Geno Smith on March 13.
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