Las Vegas Raiders
· 2026-07-03
The Las Vegas Raiders signed Tyler Linderbaum to a three-year, $81 million deal, making him the highest-paid interior offensive lineman in NFL history.
The contract includes $60 million fully guaranteed at signing, with an average annual value of $27 million.
The Ravens decided not to re-sign Linderbaum due to their approach to free agency, where they put a value on their own players and don't often deviate from it.
Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic noted that the Ravens never got close to re-signing Linderbaum once he hit free agency.
The team opted to use their salary cap space differently, prioritizing other players like Dre'Mont Jones and Jordan Stout.
The Raiders were aggressive in free agency, landing one of the NFL's top centers in Tyler Linderbaum, and also added Jalen Nailor on offense and Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker on defense.
Tim Brown, former Raiders wide receiver, shared his honest thoughts on the team's offseason, saying they had the best offseason since he was drafted.
Brown praised the team's moves, saying they brought in solid pieces that will help the team win games in critical situations.
Kolton Miller, the veteran offensive lineman, gave an injury update ahead of the 2026 season, saying he's feeling good and excited to be back with the team.
Miller played 250 total snaps before his injury in 2025, leading to an 86.5 PFF grade, and only allowed four total pressures in pass protection and one QB hit.
The Las Vegas Raiders are currently standing 11th in the National Football Conference with an 8-9 record, on a W4 streak, and their next game is against the Miami Dolphins on September 13, 2026.