Raiders free agency: Interior defensive linemen to consider in 2022

By Nick Bailey | Mar 12, 2022

Sep 13, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA;Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) is brought down by Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive end Quinton Jefferson (77) during the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 9, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Football Team defensive tackle Tim Settle (97) celebrates after recovering a fumble against the New York Giants during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /

Raiders free agency: Interior defensive linemen to consider in 2022

Tim Settle

Tim Settle isn’t a big-name player by any means but he could make a big impact on a Raiders defense that was improved last season but just not improved enough. Settle is a good pass rusher in the interior and he has spent all his four seasons so far with the Washington football organization.

Now if you look at Settle’s number last season, it is not very impressive at all, no sacks, no quarterback hits, one fumble recovery, and four tackles for a loss, but who’s to say whose fault it really was because Washington’s defense struggled for most of the year.

In 2020, Settle had five sacks on only 118 pass-rushing snaps with 45 total quarterback pressures in his career. Settle could be a cheap option for the Raiders as he earns a bigger contract with a better performance in 2022.

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