The Raiders tried to pick D.J. Swearinger up on waivers. Washington cut the talented, yet opinionated feather-ruffler after he criticized coaching after a loss to Tennessee, but the Raiders’ high waiver priority still wasn’t good enough to get him.
Arizona has the top waiver spot after a terrible season, and snatched up a Pro Bowl alternate with an affordable 2019 salary.
It’s also a sign that, despite improved safety play of late, the Raiders are still looking to upgrade the position.
While other stories in this series focusing on Raiders offseason needs have focused on complete overhauls, the Silver and Black could use one dynamic upgrade to compliment what they already have.