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3 worst contracts for the Las Vegas Raiders for the 2021 season

By Brad Weiss

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 13: Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden looks on during warmups against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium on December 13, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 13: Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden looks on during warmups against the Indianapolis Colts at Allegiant Stadium on December 13, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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HENDERSON, NEVADA – JULY 28: Cory Littleton #42 of the Las Vegas Raiders runs a drill during training camp at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center on July 28, 2021, in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)
HENDERSON, NEVADA – JULY 28: Cory Littleton #42 of the Las Vegas Raiders runs a drill during training camp at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center on July 28, 2021, in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images) /

3 worst contracts for the Las Vegas Raiders for the 2021 season

No. 1: Cory Littleton, Linebacker

When the Las Vegas Raiders signed Cory Littleton last offseason, it was seen as a stroke of genius from general manager Mike Mayock. Coming off another tremendous season with the Los Angeles Rams, Littleton was supposed to come in and be that difference-maker on defense that this franchise has been lacking since the Khalil Mack trade.

Instead, Littleton struggled mightily for the Raiders, and whether it was defensive coordinator Paul Guenther’s scheme or just his bad play, the fact is, he has to be better. The Raiders are actually pretty deep at linebacker this year, and Tanner Muse is starting to turn heads, so it is time for Littleton to not only play up to his contract but also to step up and be a leader of this group moving forward.

Of course, if Littleton looks anything like the player he was in Los Angeles, then this is a great contract, as the Raiders have a devastating playmaker on the defensive side of the ball. However, if he plays like he did last year, then the Silver and Black will be looking to desperately get out of this contract next offseason.

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