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Las Vegas Raiders free-agency overview: Revamping defense should be priority

HENDERSON, Nev. -- The Las Vegas Raiders enter 2021 NFL free agency coming off an 8-8 season in 2020 and have 19 unrestricted free agents. Of course, a million times of course, the Raiders should focus their attention on improving the defense as the offense has shown itself capable of being elite. But that doesn't mean Las Vegas should totally ignore concerns at receiver and on the offensive line.

Still, trying to find that elusive game-changing edge rusher while shoring up a young and riddled secondary should be priorities. Here's what to expect from the Raiders when the NFL offseason hits high gear with the start of free agency on March 17:

QUARTERBACK

Under contract: Derek Carr, Marcus Mariota, Nathan Peterman, Kyle Sloter

UFA: None

Game plan: The Raiders need to move either Carr ($22.