After the Oakland Raiders struggled mightily at the middle linebacker position through the first five weeks of the season, it was assumed that this was going to be an existing issue for the rest of the year. But on October 4, 2016, Reggie McKenzie signed Perry Riley Jr. to a contract through the end of 2016.
Riley wasn’t expected to me more than a temporary band-aid, but he made an immediate impact in his first action as a Raider against the Chargers. For the game, Riley led the Raiders in tackles with 7 and also forced a crucial fumble which essentially took points away from the Chargers.