Linebacker Tommy Eichenberg currently wears number 44 for the Raiders. Eichenberg, a second-year player, primarily played special teams as a rookie. Former Raiders running back Marv Hubbard is considered the best player to wear number 44.

Alex Anzalone, Sam LaPorta, Brian Branch, and Jameson Williams are just a few of the Lions looking for extensions, with the last three all looking for longer term ones for their second pro contract. None of those four names will come cheap, either.

Among the week's biggest stories: Tua Tagovailoa comments on Tyreek Hill rebuilding his relationship with his teammates; Russell Wilson named Giants Week 1 starting QB; Star WR Terry McLaurin did not report to Commanders camp and Dolphins OT Bayron Matos was airlifted to a medical facility after suffering an injury late in practice.

CHRISTIAN WILKINS AND THE LAS VEGAS RAIDERS ... I'm not sure we've ever seen something like this: The Raiders are releasing defensive lineman Christian Wilkins and voiding the $35.2 million of guarantees left on his deal after a months-long dispute regarding his rehab from last year's foot injury.

The Las Vegas Raiders and Pete Carroll joined forces after a forgettable 4-13 campaign for the Raiders and Carroll taking a season off from coaching, but not re

The Las Vegas Raiders have shockingly released defensive tackle Christian Wilkins amid a dispute over foot surgery.

With the Raiders finishing with a 4-13 record, Pierce was fired after the season and replaced by Super Bowl-winning head coach Pete Carroll — a hand-picked replacement by minority owner Tom Brady. And while Pierce hasn't received any NFL interest in the months since, he has landed a new gig in an NFL-adjacent profession.

The Las Vegas Raiders need someone to splash, and here is one surprising player who could make or break their 2025 NFL season.