The Raiders had a huge hole at right tackle heading into free agency. The team was hoping that Alex Leatherwood would fill that spot last year, but he was swiftly moved after a few games and placed at right guard.
So to fill that need prior to the NFL Draft, the Raiders announced that they have re-signed former third-round pick Brandon Parker to a one-year deal.
Welcome back, @bigstuffparker!
We have signed free agent T Brandon Parker » https://t.co/jhc49xoKTg pic.twitter.com/yfCow1wGM4
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) March 21, 2022
Parker has appeared in 54 games for the Raiders, but he became a full-time starter during the 2021 season. He started 13 games, all at right tackle. While it remains unclear if the Raiders plan on adding more veteran help to the offensive line, Parker is someone the team knows and trusts.
The Raiders do not own a pick in the first two rounds of the 2022 NFL Draft. However, they could use one of their top remaining picks on a tackle. Still, it seems likely that the team will open the 2022 season with Parker on the right side.
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