The Las Vegas Raiders dipped into the rarely used restricted free-agent market in an attempt to bolster their linebacker corps.
According to multiple reports, Las Vegas signed New England Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss to an offer sheet. The Patriots have until Monday to math the offer. If New England doesn’t match, the contracts triggers to the Raiders and the Patriots don’t get any compensation because they tendered Elliss to the lowest tender.
If the Patriots want Elliss, they can easily fit him in. According to Over The Cap, they have a league-high $81 million remaining in salary-cap room.