The Las Vegas Raiders have made a significant move by re-signing defensive tackles Adam Butler and John Jenkins on one-year deals, bolstering their defensive line.
Source: DT Adam Butler back to #Raiders on a one-year deal.
Butler had five sacks for Las Vegas last season.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 16, 2024
Butler was a key player on the Raiders defense once Antonio Pierce took over as head coach. He had three sacks in the season’s final three games, giving him five overall.
Butler, who originally joined the Raiders as a reserve/future signing following last season, has a rich career history. He was one of the former Patriots signings, having spent the first four seasons of his career in New England. He then moved to Miami in 2021 before joining the Raiders.
Butler will play a key role in the Raiders defensive line rotation.
Breaking: DT John Jenkins is re-signing with the @Raiders 1yr for 3.25m #Raiders #NFL #JohnJenkins #Freeagency
— Amber Wilson, Esq. (@amberwsports) March 17, 2024
Jenkins was brought back on a one-year $3.25 million deal. Last year, Jenkins compiled 61 tackles, four tackles for a loss, one sack, and one fumble recovery for a touchdown.
Oct 15, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) in the third quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports
Jenkins is a former third-round pick of the New Orleans Saints in 2013. He spent three years with the Saints before joining the Seattle Seahawks, New York Giants, Miami Dolphins, and the Chicago Bears.
Jenkins will be another crucial factor on the Raiders’ defense. He is expected to eat up blockers and stop the run.
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