The Las Vegas Raiders are signing a former New Orleans Saints first-round pick in a bid to help their offense for the upcoming season. The Raiders signed a couple of offensive players on Monday as they prepare for the voluntary portion of OTAs this month.
The Las Vegas Raiders signed Jalen Guyton earlier in the day
As previously discussed on GH, the Raiders signed former Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Jalen Guyton:
According to a statement by the Raiders, on Monday, the team signed unrestricted free agent Jalen Guyton:
Guyton joins the Silver and Black after spending the last five seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers (2019-23). Last season, Guyton played in eight games and posted 10 receptions for 89 yards and one touchdown…
A native of Allen, Texas, Guyton played two seasons at North Texas (2017-18) after spending time at Trinity Valley Community College (2016) and Notre Dame (2015). He played in 26 games for North Texas and posted 103 receptions for 1,580 yards and 15 touchdowns.
After a boost to their wide receiver room Monday, the Raiders turned to the offensive line.
Andrus Peat signs with the Raiders
According to Ian Rapoport with the NFL Network, the Saints are signing Andrus Peat to solidify the offensive line.
Source: Former #Saints starting OL Andrus Peat is signing with the #Raiders. Some added OL help post-draft.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 6, 2024
The New Orleans Saints drafted Peat in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He earned three straight Pro Bowl appearances from 2018 to 2020 and has started in 102 games during his nine-year NFL career. Per Pro Football Focus, Peat earned a 60.2 overall grade in 809 offensive snaps last season and gave up only two sacks in 476 pass-blocking attempts.
NFL and Raiders fans’ initial response to the signing
Here are the best takes of fans reacting to Peat signing with the Raiders.
🔥 good depth for sure
— Jonathan Pesso (@jonathanpesso) May 6, 2024
Not a starter…
— Gatsby (@ZachGatsby) May 6, 2024
Saints fan here, Raiders got themselves an elite lineman. It’s sad to see him go 🙁
— Max (@hello014258) May 6, 2024
Honestly that’s a solid pickup
— Kayvon MVP SEASON (@sterlingshepar8) May 6, 2024
Peat/James/Powers-Johnson are in the interior of the O-line now.
Great news for Zamir White.
— Michael Zimmelman (@MZimmel) May 6, 2024
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