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3 Raiders not named Darren Waller who should also get an extension

By Nicholas Yacenko

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 09: Tight end Darren Waller #83 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on January 9, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 35-32 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 09: Tight end Darren Waller #83 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on January 9, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 35-32 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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Jan 2, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell (1) is tackled by Las Vegas Raiders middle linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Raiders won 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell (1) is tackled by Las Vegas Raiders middle linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Raiders won 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports /

3 Raiders not named Darren Waller who should also get an extension

Denzel Perryman

Denzel Perryman was a revelation last season. He was a training camp trade to rejoin Gus Bradley after the season-ending injury to Nicholas Morrow and he became the leader of the defense. Perryman went on to have the best season of his career and was named a Pro Bowler for the first time. Perryman came out of nowhere to be a tackling machine and a leader to a young defense that made massive improvements.

Perryman showed the value of being in the right scheme. He is not great in coverage but he is a sure tackler and top run-stuffing linebacker and was constantly put in a position to succeed. There were questions about Perryman’s fit with new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, but during minicamp, both Graham and new linebackers coach Antonio Pierce mentioned Perryman as a leader and important player.

The veteran linebacker and the Raiders have had discussions on a new contract recently and the Raiders would be wise to sign Perryman if they think he can continue to play at a high level. However, it is more likely the Raiders wait and see on Perryman to make sure he can stay healthy and continue to produce.

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