The Raiders have struggled at the middle linebacker position all season after losing Vontaze Burfict to a 12 game suspension. Injuries and suspensions have decimated the group. The Raiders have scoured NFL practice squads and the free agent pool to find anyone who can help.
Will Compton is one of those guys who was signed off the couch. Two weeks ago he was inserted into the starting lineup and it has paid dividends. The defense has given up an average of 18.5 points a game and has been noticeable better. In two games, Compton has 21 tackles (15 solo, 0.