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Oakland Raiders: What to do with the 2019 free agents

By Brad Weiss

CARSON, CA - OCTOBER 07: Tight end Jared Cook #87 of the Oakland Raiders makes a catch out-of-bounds in front of defensive back Adrian Phillips #31 of the Los Angeles Chargers in the second quarter at StubHub Center on October 7, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA - OCTOBER 07: Tight end Jared Cook #87 of the Oakland Raiders makes a catch out-of-bounds in front of defensive back Adrian Phillips #31 of the Los Angeles Chargers in the second quarter at StubHub Center on October 7, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – SEPTEMBER 10: Frostee Rucker #98 of the Oakland Raiders reacts to a play against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 10, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – SEPTEMBER 10: Frostee Rucker #98 of the Oakland Raiders reacts to a play against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 10, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

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Frostee Rucker, Defensive End

With the rise of Arden Key, and Bruce Irvin still on the roster, Frostee Rucker is not going to be a starter for this team in 2018, even when he returns from his neck injury. However, Rucker is a guy who I would like to see the team bring back, especially if they decide to cut weight with Irvin, who would present the team no dead cap money if the Raiders cut him this offseason.

Opinion: Bring him back

Ahtyba Rubin, Defensive Tackle

Ahtyba Rubin is currently on injured reserve, and there is no way this team brings him back after his contract expires in 2018. The Raiders have done a nice job injecting this position group with young, talented players, and there is going to be no room for Rubin on the 53-man roster next season.

Opinion: Let him walk

Leon Hall, Cornerback

There is no way the team brings cornerback Leon Hall for another season in 2019, that is unless Paul Guenther is making the decisions when it comes to the roster on that side of the ball. Hall is just too old to be counted on in a big capacity anymore, and while the Raiders have very little depth at the position, it is time to go another route.

Opinion: Let him walk

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