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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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 03: Eddie Goldman #91 of the Chicago Bears rushes against Jonah Jackson #73 of the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Raiders. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

Raiders free agent target – Eddie Goldman, DT

Eddie Goldman wouldn’t be the flashiest free-agent addition at this point in the offseason. However, Goldman would have a major impact on the Raiders’ interior. At six-foot-three and 325 pounds, Goldman would compete with Johnathan Hankins at nose tackle.

Goldman has been a stalwart for the Chicago Bears, excelling in both stopping the run and getting to the quarterback. He has accumulated 13 sacks since 2015 along with 18 tackles for a loss. The Raiders are going to let their defensive tackles duke it out in camp, and whoever emerges will get playing time. Goldman would still have a lot to offer as a proven run defender.

The former second-round pick out of Florida State opted out of the 2020 season after coming off a career year in 2019. A Pro Bowl alternate before 2020, Goldman saw his numbers take a hit in 2021, but under Graham, he could see a resurgence.

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