As an exclusive rights free agent (ERFA), Charles Snowden’s return to the Las Vegas Raiders was pretty much guaranteed.
Once the Silver & Black offered the 27-year-old defensive end a one-year contract, Snowden’s options were to accept and sign it or sit out the entire 2025 season. Despite his age, the Virginia product had fewer than three accrued seasons in the NFL and that, along with his expired contract, made him an ERFA.
Thus, Snowden returns after playing in 16 games with nine starts in 2024. Injuries and haphazard depth gave the undrafted free agent the opportunity for defensive snaps and the 6-foot-7 and 245-pounder took advantage.