Defensive end Benson Mayowa, shown in this 2015 photo, previously played two seasons with the Oakland Raiders in 2014 and 2015. Mayowa rejoined the Raiders for the 2019 season. Stephen Brashear AP
Fresh off his most productive season in the NFL, former University of Idaho defensive end Benson Mayowa signed with the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday.
Mayowa played for the Arizona Cardinals last season, racking up career highs in tackles (36) and passes defended (4). He appeared in 15 games for the Cardinals, including four starts, and added 13 tackles for loss, four sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.