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5 Important Raiders who most likely will not be back in Las Vegas in 2022

By Brad Weiss

Sep 19, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; A Las Vegas Raiders helmet sits on an equipment trunk against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; A Las Vegas Raiders helmet sits on an equipment trunk against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 27: Richie Incognito #64 of the Oakland Raiders breaks the huddle during a game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on October 27, 2019, in Houston, Texas. The Texans defeated the Raiders 27-24. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

5 Raiders who most likely will not be back in Las Vegas in 2022

Richie Incognito, OL

It seems like forever since Richie Incognito was available for the Raiders, though when he was healthy, he actually played better than expected. Incognito played at a Pro Bowl level at times during the 2019 NFL season, playing so well that the Silver and Black decided to reward him with a new contract.

However, since then, he has struggled mightily to get on the field, and based on his age, there is no way that the new regime brings him back for another season in Las Vegas. He has had a long NFL career, but based on Denzelle Good coming back, the Raiders likely do not need another season of Incognito on the roster.

Alex Leatherwood made the move to right guard during the season and played much better down the stretch, so he is likely to start in 2022 at that spot. John Simpson and Good will battle it out for the left guard spot, and the hope is that the Raiders can find another veteran to come in and provide depth, or possibly start next season.

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