One position the Las Vegas Raiders will surely consider in free agency, which starts on March 17, is safety — and fortunately they are in luck.
The position is loaded and keeps getting better. This week, safety starters Ricardo Allen and Tre Boston were released by the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers, respectively. Both are now free to sign anywhere.
The Raiders are expected to upgrade at safety. Third-year player Johnathan Abram has had trouble staying healthy, and has struggled in coverage and with on-field discipline.
Meanwhile, Jeff Heath is the type of player teams would rather have as a backup, and Erik Harris is a free agent.