The Raiders moved quickly in making a free agent addition earlier this month. Shortly after Germaine Pratt was released by the Bengals, the veteran linebacker agreed to a one-year Vegas deal. 
For the most part, free agency around the NFL has quieted down with the break between spring practices and training camp looming. The Raiders find themselves near the top of the league in terms of cap space at the moment, however, so further additions could be in store. Head coach Pete Carroll recently spoke on that point.
“You’re either competing or you’re not,” Carroll said (via ESPN’s Ryan McFadden). “We ain’t letting up now. There’s no time to turn away from having a chance to get a little bit better. So, we’ll be on it.”
The cap impact of the Pratt deal is not yet official, but it will of course not hinder Vegas’ ability to make other moves on the open market. The Raiders currently have just over $36MM in cap space, once again finding themselves in position to make multiple moves deep into the offseason. In years past, they have avoided doing so; Carroll’s comments certainly leave the door open to a different approach, though.
As McFadden notes, cornerback would represent a clear target in the event the Raiders were to pursue a signing. The team has plenty of uncertainty in the secondary at this point, with starting spots and depth roles up for grabs at the cornerback spot. Vegas recently hosted Shaquill Griffin on a visit, a sign of interest between team and player. Adding Griffin would give the Raiders a veteran of 82 starts and a contender to handle a large workload in 2025.
In addition to Griffin, the likes of Jaire Alexander, Rasul Douglas and Asante Samuel Jr. are unsigned at this point. Fellow corner Jalen Ramsey remains a high-profile trade target, although no Vegas links have emerged on that front. Nevertheless, the team will have the financial wherewithal to make one or more notable additions at that position or others this summer.
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