The Raiders may be need of a veteran pass-rusher
The pass-rush position was supposed to be a major strength for the Las Vegas Raiders during the 2024 season.
However, things became challenging when the team was forced to put starting pass-rusher Malcolm Koonce on the injured reserve after he suffered a knee injury in practice Thursday. He is out to be out for an extended period of time.
Yes, the Raiders still have superstar pass-rusher Maxx Crosby, but Koonce was a big piece of the puzzle. He was expected to have a big 2024 season after he posted eight sacks in the final nine games last season.
The Raiders have inexperienced pass-rushers Janarius Robinson, Tyree Wilson and Charles Snowden on the roster along with Crosby at the position. But Wilson injured his knee Sunday.
That means they may need to add a veteran. The free-agent class at pass-rusher is not strong. The top available player is Yannick Ngakoue. He was with the Raiders in 2021 and had 10 sacks and was a god tandem with Crosby.
He had four sacks with the Bears last year and many scouts think he is slipping at the age of 29.
Should the Raiders give Ngakoue a call?
