The Las Vegas Raiders entered the 2025 offseason with several major questions to answer about their roster. Pete Carroll and John Spytek immediately got to work by trading for Geno Smith, but then they let over half of the starting defense leave in free agency without a contract.
Luckily for the Raiders, however, their defensive line stayed intact and was projected to be healthy. Many thought this group was capable of being a top-five unit, but Christian Wilkins' sudden departure from Las Vegas threw a wrench into that.
While all eyes have been focused on bolstering positions like backup quarterback, defensive tackle, cornerback and safety, fans have glossed over the fact that the Raiders are shockingly thin at defensive end.