10 free agents the Raiders could still target for 2022

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 17: An Allegiant Stadium logo is printed on a tarp covering seats in the stands during a game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on December 17, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NFL games at the stadium are being played without fans in attendance because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Chargers defeated the Raiders 30-27 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 10: A.J. Bouye #24 of the Carolina Panthers takes to the field before the football game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Raiders. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Raiders free agent target – A.J. Bouye, CB

The Raiders’ cornerback group is solid but adding a veteran wouldn’t hurt. Rock Ya-Sin was a nice addition this offseason, but the team is counting on Trayvon Mullen to return to his 2020 form. On the other hand, A.J. Bouye is a former Pro Bowl cornerback who, despite being 30 years old, could still be of use to the Raiders.

Despite only seeing 250 snaps in coverage, Bouye managed a Pro Football Focus grade of 68.5, surrendering 31 receptions and zero touchdowns in pass defense. Though health is a concern, having only played in 14 regular-season games the past two seasons, Bouye is still effective when he’s on the field.

For most of his career, Bouye has been effective in defending the run as well, something that will be key in Graham’s defense and a field that Mullen struggles with. Depending on if it’s the veteran minimum or how much money Bouye is commanding, this could be a sneaky good signing by the Raiders.

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