The Las Vegas Raiders' new regime took a handful of gambles during the 2025 NFL free agency period. They let high-dollar players like Robert Spillane, Nate Hobbs and Tre'Von Moehrig leave without contracts in favor far cheaper options.
New general manager John Spytek also attacked the NFL Draft, bringing in a franchise-record 11 players. Competition is the name of the game under head coach Pete Carroll, which makes the offseason program critical for the Silver and Black.
Unfortunately, the team has been missing one of its key defenders, defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. He is still recovering from a broken foot that he suffered in Week 5 of last season against the Denver Broncos.
Veteran safety Jeremy Chinn also missed a Raiders OTA practice last week for an undisclosed reason. Fans were worried about this news, especially because the team gave him a $16 million deal in free agency this offseason.
Fortunately, The Athletic's Tashan Reed reported on Wednesday that Chinn was back at practice after his brief absence. Wilkins was still gone, however, as was veteran defensive tackle Adam Butler.
Chinn played for the Washington Commanders last season after spending the first four years of his career with the Carolina Panthers. He recorded 117 tackles in 2024, including seven for a loss, and he added five pass deflections and an interception.
Las Vegas will be replacing starting safeties Tre'Von Moehrig and Marcus Epps from last season, so Chinn will be leaned on heavily by coach Carroll and defensive coordinator Patrick Graham.
The Raiders have one final OTA workout on Thursday before mandatory minicamp begins next Monday. After that three-day camp, the team will break for the summer.
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