The Raiders have great confidence in rookie Damon Arnette as a physical talent, competitor and scheme fit.
Adding a veteran after taking the Ohio State product No. 19 overall in the NFL draft doesn’t weaken the previous statement one bit.
The Silver and Black are working to lock up soon-to-be 31-year old Prince Amukamara, a league source said on Tuesday afternoon, and have an agreement on terms but the deal isn’t formally done. NFL Network first reported the news.
That’s a smart move for several reasons. Veteran talent is at a premium these days, especially with offseason programs going virtual and no expectation that on-field work can resume in the near future.