Veteran linebacker Denzel Perryman and the Las Vegas Raiders have not reached an agreement, resulting in Perryman being able to hit the free-agent market. The 2021 pro bowler missed five games last season, but still finished third on the team in tackles. The eight-year pro will become a free agent next week after not coming to an agreement with the team to return, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports.
Perryman’s Time in Silver and Black
Perryman was acquired by the Raiders in a trade with the Panthers before the 2021 season, and he quickly became an important part of their defense. He had signed a two-year deal with the Panthers, but he played it out in Las Vegas. Las Vegas also received a seventh-round pick in the trade. Perryman had a great season two years ago, finishing sixth in the league with 154 tackles. He earned his first Pro Bowl honor and was the Raiders’ first off-ball linebacker to receive the honor since Matt Millen in 1988.
Can Denzel Perryman Re-Sign With The Raiders?
Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal stated that they “would like him back, provided it makes sense financially.” Perryman made $1.12MM last year in base salary and had a cap hit of just over $3MM. With a pro-bowl under his belt and a proven track record, he is likely to command more money.
Where does Las Vegas Stand On Defense
The Raiders now have the third-most cap space in the league, with over 39 million dollars to spend. They have needs at every level of defense. Divine Deablo, Luke Masterson, Darien Bulter, Curtis Bolton and, Kana’i Mauga are the only linebackers currently under contract. Last season was tough for Deablo, as he ended up on injured reserve. Meanwhile, Masterson and Butler got some valuable playing time as undrafted rookies. Bolton was mostly used on special teams. The team has gaps on the interior line, linebacker, and defensive backfield, so it will be interesting to see how they fill these spots during the draft and free agency
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