Top 10 free agent targets the Raiders should still consider

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 25: Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis speaks with Clark County officials at a kick-off event celebrating the 2022 NFL Draft at the Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas sign on April 25, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) /

5 of 11

Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter (64) and Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin (78) take the field before NFL football practice, Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. /

Raiders free agent target – J.C. Tretter, OL

2021 Key Stats

16 Regular Season Starts
4 Total Penalties
83.7 PFF Pass Blocking Grade

J.C. Tretter has been the Cleveland Browns’ starting center since 2017 and was a stalwart in their unit but was cut this offseason due to financial reasons. A true leader (current NFLPA president) and a positive locker room presence, he’d be an instant upgrade over Andre James.

Another positive is that despite being 31, Tretter could feasibly have another three to four years as an upper-tier center.

The issue with trying to sign Tretter might be his cost, but considering the state of the Raiders’ offensive line, it’d be worth it. Along with being one of the best pass-blocking centers in the NFL for the last few years, Tretter has also been key in the Browns’ dominant rushing attack that accumulated 2,471 yards on the ground.

Home/Las Vegas Raiders Free Agency