We got our answer Sunday in the Las Vegas Raiders’ loss at the Atlanta Falcons: Yes, Nicholas Morrow is remaining a key part of the defense even with Cory Littleton back.
Morrow played a Las Vegas-team high 77 snaps in the 43-6 loss. Littleton played 45 snaps in his first game back after missing two games while on the NFL’s reserve/COVID-19 list.
Morrow played well in Littleton’s absence and had another strong game Sunday. He had 10 tackles and he has 23 tackles in the past three games.
Morrow may be an undrafted free agent and Littleton may be a high-priced free agent addition, but it is clear the Raiders are rewarding Morrow for his recent play.