Raiders news: Raiders closed a one-year deal worth $33.55 million with 34 year old player

The Las Vegas Raiders defneisvae line is coming togheter. After the big signing of defensive tackle Christian Wilkins, there were soon questions about who the team may try to re-sign.

Adam Butler played well and he was re-signed but John Jenkins started all 17 games for the team in 2023. Well, after testing free agency, Jenkins has decided to re-sign with the Raiders. According to a March 17 X post from the Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson, the choice for Jenkins was between the Miami Dolphins and Raiders but the veteran chose the latter in the end.

John Jenkins, summoned to Dolphins offices last Wed., instead is re-signing with Raiders, per @amberwsports. Dolphins had initial interest in exploring a 3rd Fins stint for Jenkins, but he was positioned to get good $$ ($3.25 M from LV). Miami opted for Benito Jones/Hand instead.

Jenkins had played with the Dolphins in two previous stints, including the two seasons before he joined the Raiders. Las Vegas clearly liked what they got from their defensive tackles last season and was more concerned with upgrading than overhauling. Now that the Raiders were able to lock up a big name like Wilkins and then keep some of their depth, the defensive line could be in for a big year. Jenkins only had 1.0 sack last season but he had 61 combined tackles and does well in run defense. Butler is more of a pass rusher so they’ll likely be swapped out in passing situations.