The Las Vegas Raiders have placed a heavy emphasis on depth this season.
Far too many positional groups suffered as a result of injuries in 2024, with far too many significant pieces missing good chunks of the season. On the defensive line, in particular, the Raiders ended the season without star pass rusher Maxx Crosby or big free agent acquisition Christian Wilkins. Adam Butler and Zach Carter, who stepped up in the absence of both players, have already been re-signed, but the Raiders still needed more to keep their depth from taking too much of a hit again.