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15 worst free agent signings in Las Vegas Raiders history

By Brad Weiss

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 19: A detailed view of a helmet belonging to and Oakland Raiders player sitting on top of a Gatorade cooler against the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter of their preseason NFL football game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 19, 2017 in Oakland, California. The Ram won the game 24-21. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 19: A detailed view of a helmet belonging to and Oakland Raiders player sitting on top of a Gatorade cooler against the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter of their preseason NFL football game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 19, 2017 in Oakland, California. The Ram won the game 24-21. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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Sept 28, 2008; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker (84) eludes San Diego Chargers strong safety Eric Weddle (32) during the first quarter at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, CA. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Sept 28, 2008; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker (84) eludes San Diego Chargers strong safety Eric Weddle (32) during the first quarter at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, CA. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

15 worst free agent signings in Las Vegas Raiders history

No. 1: Javon Walker, Wide Receiver (6yr-$55M)

When putting a list together of the worst free agent signings in Raiders history, the No. 1 spot has to go to wide receiver Javon Walker. In fact, when people put together lists of the worst free agent signings in NFL history, the deal the Silver and Black made for Walker ranks right up there as one of the worst ever.

Walker was released by the Denver Broncos after the 2008 NFL season, and division rival Oakland was quick to pounce. He would go on to sign a massive six-year deal with the Silver and Black, a deal that included $16 million in guaranteed money, but his production did not match the money, and all told, he collected $21 million for his 15 catches.

The deal for Walker remains the worst in team history.

Hopefully, the Raiders franchise can have a bit more success in free agency this offseason, as they have issues on both sides of the ball they need to fix. History has not been kind to this franchise in free agency, and if they are to finally get back to being a power in the AFC, they need Ziegler to push the right buttons this offseason.

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