Fansided · Aug 30, 2025
ESPN analyst highlights Raiders' training camp gamble they must get right
Las Vegas Raiders v Arizona Cardinals - NFL Preseason 2025 | Christian Petersen/GettyImagesAs the offseason wore on, the best configuration for the Las Vegas Raiders' starting offensive line seemed obvious. Then, as training camp started, things were turned on their proverbial head. Assumed starting center Jackson Powers-Johnson was shockingly playing with the second team.
In his stead, guard Jordan Meredith was seeing the first-team snaps at center. As camp progressed, projected starting right guard Alex Cappa missed time due to injury, so Powers-Johnson shifted over to right guard with the starters while Meredith remained at center.
