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Raiders: 5 moves to clear $13 million in cap space for 2022

By Brad Weiss

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 21: Outside linebacker Cory Littleton #42 of the Las Vegas Raiders prepares for a play during the second half of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Allegiant Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Bengals defeated the Raiders 32-13. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 21: Outside linebacker Cory Littleton #42 of the Las Vegas Raiders prepares for a play during the second half of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Allegiant Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Bengals defeated the Raiders 32-13. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 10: Allen Robinson #12 of the Chicago Bears is tackled by Amik Robertson #21 of the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half at Allegiant Stadium on October 10, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 10: Allen Robinson #12 of the Chicago Bears is tackled by Amik Robertson #21 of the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half at Allegiant Stadium on October 10, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Getty Images) /

Raiders: 5 moves to clear $13 million in cap space for 2022

Cut Amik Robertson

When the Raiders drafted Amik Robertson back in 2020, he made a solid impression early on, and many thought he could supplant Lamarcus Joyner as the team’s slot cornerback. However, Robertson has made two starts during his first two NFL seasons, has yet to intercept a pass, and has been a liability in the secondary at times.

Cutting Robertson would net the Raiders almost $800 thousand in cap space, and while that is not enough, it is money to use elsewhere. With the emergence of Nate Hobbs, Robertson’s chance to lock down the slot corner spot is over, and he would likely be best served to go somewhere else and try to earn a starting job.

So there you have it, $13 million for the Raiders to spend elsewhere, giving them over $30 million to start free agency with. They may want to bring in a high-priced offensive tackle or wide receiver via free agency, and now, they would have enough money to at least make a run at one.

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