Oakland Raiders Unrestricted Free Agents: Stay or Go

By Maliik Obee | Jan 18, 2017

Dec 4, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray (28) is defended by Buffalo Bills linebacker Preston Brown (52) on a 3-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter during a NFL football game at Oakland Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Bills 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 6, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders tight end Mychal Rivera (81) carries the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

Mychal Rivera

Stay.

Veteran tight end Mychal Rivera stepped up in 2016, considering reduced playing time. Although production wise, Rivera regressed, with 18 receptions for 192 yards and 1 touchdown.

But Rivera presents depth in a talented Oakland tight end core at a reasonable price. With the return of Lee Smith from injury, Rivera probably won’t start, but his ability and size make him a valuable asset.

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