Anthony Barr can help change the Las Vegas Raiders defense

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 26: Anthony Barr #55 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after intercepting a pass by Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams (not in photo) in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) /

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Dec 26, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) directs the defense against the Los Angeles Rams during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

Raiders still have a need for at linebacker

However, the linebacker position is still a bit of a question. While Denzel Perryman is back as the leader of the group, the depth is lacking. They did sign former Titans starter Jayon Brown who will likely start opposite Perryman. Second-year pro-Divine Deablo also figures to be in the mix due to his combination of tantalizing athletic ability.

If the Raiders did want to make a move, however, there is a free agent available that can improve the Las Vegas linebacker group.

From the time he was drafted in 2014 until 2018, the Vikings’ Anthony Barr was one of the best linebackers in the entire NFL. With four straight Pro Bowl seasons in that time frame, Barr developed a reputation as a linebacker who could pass rush as well as make plays on the ball. This versatility makes him a valuable player on any defense.

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