Just over a month from now, we could be looking at an almost completely new offensive line for the Raiders. That’s the way this appears to be headed based on those who are reading the tea leaves on this.
Today at the scouting combine, Vic Tafur of the Athletic asked Raiders GM Tom Telesco about the Raiders line, specifically mentioning center Andre James and right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor and based on Telesco’s response, he came away with a strong feeling both will be headed for free agency.
My early sense is that Raiders are looking to rebuild offensive line. Jermaine Eluemunor and Andre James both hitting free agency.
— Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) February 27, 2024
It was already expected that right guard Greg Van Roten wouldn’t be brought back.
If James is indeed out, it could mean third-year left guard Dylan Parham moves to center. And what that would mean is four of the five offensive line positions will have a different starter than last season. With left tackle Kolton Miller as the lone returning starter.
How the Raiders would go about trying to fill the three vacant offensive line positions is yet to be seen.
They have no viable options on the roster for interior starting replacements. The only possible starting option they have among the offensive linemen under contract for next season is third year former seventh round tackle Thayer Munford.
Doubtful they would forego adding real competition for that starting right tackle spot, so no doubt they will be busy both in free agency and the draft looking to get some viable starters and depth.