Linebacker Amari Gainer was the star of the preseason for the Las Vegas Raiders, and the last month played out like the script of an underdog movie for him.
Gainer went from being an undrafted free agent and longshot to make the roster to the Raiders’ best player during the preseason and earning a spot on the team’s 53-man roster at the end of training camp. While the fanbase wasn’t able to see what he could bring to the table until August, it sounds like the rookie made a strong impression on Las Vegas’ coaching staff as soon as he stepped into the building.