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5 Unrestricted Free Agents the Oakland Raiders should let walk

By Matt Holder

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 27: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders yells at the officials during a game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 27: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders yells at the officials during a game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – SEPTEMBER 15: Mecole Hardman #17 of the Kansas City Chiefs catches a touchdown pass over Curtis Riley #35 of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter of an NFL football game at RingCentral Coliseum on September 15, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – SEPTEMBER 15: Mecole Hardman #17 of the Kansas City Chiefs catches a touchdown pass over Curtis Riley #35 of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter of an NFL football game at RingCentral Coliseum on September 15, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

Curtis Riley

When Johnathan Abram went down week one, Curtis Riley had a great opportunity to make a strong case for his future with the organization. Also with Lamarcus Joyner‘s struggles, there certainly is room for improvement within Oakland’s defensive backfield.

However, the four-year veteran didn’t capitalize and played his way onto the bench.

When targeted, Riley has given up a passer rating of 149.3, 22.8 yards per completion and three touchdowns. In weeks four through ten, the Fresno State alum played a total of two defensive snaps and is nothing more than a special teams player at this point.

Of course, special teams are important, but the Raiders would be better off taking a flier on another player who can help their defense.

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