New Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek has wasted no time making tough roster decisions, allowing several key players to leave in free agency during his first offseason at the helm.
Earlier this week, defensive starters Robert Spillane, Tre’Von Moehrig, Nate Hobbs, and Divine Deablo all signed with other teams, and the departures continue for the Silver and Black.
On Thursday, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that defensive end K’Lavon Chaisson agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract with the New England Patriots. Chaisson, a former first-round pick, was claimed off waivers by the Raiders early last season after Malcolm Koonce suffered a season-ending injury.
Under the guidance of defensive coordinator Patrick Graham and defensive line coach Rob Leonard, Chaisson had a breakout year in 2024. He appeared in 15 games, starting four, and posted career-best numbers in sacks, tackles, tackles for loss, passes defended, and forced fumbles.
The LSU product produced more in one season with the Raiders than he did in his four years with the Jacksonville Jaguars, ultimately turning that success into a solid payday with the Patriots. While Tom Brady holds influence as a minority owner in Las Vegas, Chaisson opted to join the franchise synonymous with Brady’s legacy in New England.
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