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Las Vegas Raiders: Top free agent targets for roster needs in 2021

By Maurice Moton

BALTIMORE, MD - OCTOBER 13: Carl Lawson #58 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - OCTOBER 13: Carl Lawson #58 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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Raiders must replace Trent Brown. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
Raiders must replace Trent Brown. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /

Las Vegas Raiders: Top free agent targets for roster needs in 2021

Tackles

Vegas agreed in principle to trade Trent Brown to the New England Patriots, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, which creates an opening at right tackle. Brandon Parker, a 2018 third-rounder, hasn’t proved he’s ready to move into the starting spot yet. With the No. 17 overall selection, the Raiders could pick from a strong class of tackles, but they should sign a placeholder in case their preferred option comes off the board early.

Matt Feiler (Best Option)

Matt Feiler can play the same positions as Denzelle Good. Between the 2018 and 2019 terms, he lined up at right tackle and moved inside to start at left guard this past season. The versatile offensive lineman played well in both spots but seems best-suited on the outside.

At 28 years old, Feiler could become a long-term option at right tackle on a deal that initially averages less than $10 million per year. Based on cost, he’d provide better value than Brown, who had a $14 million cap hit before he restructured it to $11 million as part of the reported deal with the Patriots.

Ricky Wagner (Writer’s Suggestion)

In 2020, Ricky Wagner had a solid year with the Green Bay Packers, allowing just 19 quarterback pressures through 754 snaps, per Pro Football Focus. He suited up for all 16 games and made nine starts.

At 31 years old, Wagner isn’t a long-term option at tackle, but he can fill in for an injured starter or play while a rookie goes through his early stages of development. Constantly in and out of the lineup this past season, Sam Young wasn’t a reliable backup right tackle.

Riley Reiff (Writer’s Suggestion)

The Minnesota Vikings cut Riley Reiff as a cap casualty this offseason. According to Pro Football Focus, he allowed just 21 quarterback pressures through 1,024 snaps. Yet the team chose to release him and save $11 million.

Through nine seasons, Reiff has played most of his snaps at left tackle, but he lined up on the right side through the 2016 campaign with the Detroit Lions. Like Wagner, the 32-year-old would be an upgrade over Young and Parker.

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