The Las Vegas Raiders signed New England Patriots restricted free agent linebacker Christian Elliss to an offer sheet after losing last year’s starters Robert Spillane and Divine Deablo earlier in free agency.
While the Patriots could match the Raiders’ offer and reclaim Elliss, New England already brought in Spillane and signed linebacker Jack Gibbens just hours before the Elliss news broke. With a crowded position group after the two free-agent additions, there’s a good chance the Pats opt to let the linebacker go. The Raiders might have found a diamond in the rough if that’s the case.