The Raiders defensive line went through major struggles in both efforts to sack the quarterback, and to stop the run. Although, they were without one of their key figures on the defensive line with the absence of Justin Ellis.
Last season, Ellis looked to be the team’s tone setter inside at defensive tackle, as well as mentoring rookie’s Maurice Hurst and P.J Hall. After a productive offseason and training camp last summer, ‘Jelly’ went down in the home opener against the Los Angeles Rams, landing him on injured reserve.
Now entering the 2019 season, Ellis looks to get back to his true form, and be the anchor in the middle of the Raiders defensive line.