Oakland Raiders Unrestricted Free Agents: Stay or Go

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
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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August 14, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Andre Holmes (18) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the St. Louis Rams during the second quarter in a preseason NFL football game at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
August 14, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Andre Holmes (18) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the St. Louis Rams during the second quarter in a preseason NFL football game at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Andre Holmes

Stay.

Veteran wide receiver Andre Holmes excelled in 2016, considering limited playing time. Sure, 14 catches for 126 yards and 3 touchdowns aren’t worth gawking over, but Holmes was at least reliable — whereas Seth Roberts constantly hurt Oakland with his drops.

Not to mention, Holmes was a stud on Special Teams, serving as gunner. Holmes 7 tackles was a career-high, along with a fumble recovery. At 28, there is still plenty in the tank for Holmes, and his price tag is low enough to keep around for exceptional production.