Taking a look ahead to see which Raiders are set to become free agents after this season
Preparations for the 2025 season are upon us. OTA's begin this month and from there it's full speed ahead to the upcoming season. For some, however, it could be their last in a Raiders uniform if a new deal isn't struck before then. This includes some high profile starters on the team.
T Kolton Miller
Sep 19, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Kolton Miller (74) blocks at the line of scrimmage against Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Las Vegas won 26-17. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Miller is entering the final year of his second contract with the Raiders. The starting left tackle since his rookie season, Miller is looking for a new long term deal at the age of 29 and has reportedly been opting out of voluntary workouts.
WR Jakobi Meyers
Oct 9, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) celebrates with tight end Michael Mayer (87) after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Enterting his third season with the Raiders, he has a void year upcoming and no guaranteed money left on his current contract.
K Daniel Carlson
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 23: Long snapper Trent Sieg #47 and place kicker Daniel Carlson #2 of the Las Vegas Raiders react after Carlson hit a 50-yard field goal against the Houston Texans in the first half of their game at Allegiant Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Texans 38-20. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Hard to believe Carlson is going on eight years as the Raiders full time kicker. He's been one of the league's better kickers over that time.
P AJ Cole
Aug 26, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) watches the ball after kicking it away during a preseason game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Like his kick-squad cohort, Cole is entering the final year of his deal. At times Cole has been the best punter in the league since taking over the job for the Raiders in 2019. That includes three trips to the Pro Bowl.
LS Jacob Bobenmoyer
Oct 27, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Helmets at the line of scrimmage as Las Vegas Raiders long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer (50) snaps the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The kick-squad trifecta. Bobenmoyer has only been with the team the past couple seasons after three seasons in Denver.
G Dylan Parham
Aug 4, 2022; Canton, Ohio, USA; Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Parham is entering the final year of his rookie contract. He has ben the full time starter the past three seasons, but has yet to distinguish himself as an indispensable part of a starting unit.
RB Zamir White
Sep 8, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (left) is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr (3) in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
White is also entering the final year of his rookie deal. And he's currently in a battle to even make the team.
T Thayer Munford
Sep 22, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Thayer Munford Jr. (77) enters the field before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The last player the Raiders selected in the 2022 draft and, along with Parham and White, the only ones still on the team who are still on their rookie contracts. The former seventh rounder worked his way up to starter prior to last season, but couldn't keep the job. Now he falls back down the depth chart. If he's even on the depth chart come the start of the season.
ED Malcom Koonce
Aug 26, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) reacts during the game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders defeated the Patriots 23-6. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Koonce's rookie contract was up this offseason, but, coming off a lost season due to injury, he re-upped for another season in the hopes of entering free agency on a higher note next year.
Newcomers on one-year deals: LB Elandon Roberts, LB Devin White, CB Eric Stokes, S Lonnie Johnson Jr, RB Raheem Mostert, TE Ian Thomas
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