5 Raiders to watch against the Jaguars

It’s the last Raiders game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum and the home team will do all it can to send its loyal fans home happy.

DE Dion Jordan

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Though Gruden said changes are coming on defense, it’s rare for new players to make an impact at this late stage of the season.

But recently acquired defensive end Dion Jordan could be the perfect remedy for Gruden’s situation. The former No. 3 overall draft pick is entering his fifth game with the Raiders this week. He played 52 percent of Oakland’s defensive snaps against the Titans, slightly more than DE Clelin Ferrell, this year’s No. 4 overall choice.

He’s already made a difference, batting a pass into the air against Tennessee so defensive tackle Maurice Hurst could intercept the ball and nearly run into the end zone. Watch to see if Jordan can show his draft pedigree and find a home in the NFL with the Raiders.

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