Raiders Rumors: Jordan Poyer Linked in FA; LV 'Almost Certainly' to Pursue DB Help

As NFL free agency quickly approaches, the Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly looking to shore up the back end of their defense by pursuing a Pro Bowler.

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, "The Raiders almost certainly will add defensive back help and could have some interest in veteran Jordan Poyer, who would be a calming presence for a young back end."

A seventh-round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013, Poyer has developed into one of the league's best safeties. He earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2021 and made it to his first Pro Bowl this past season. In 2022, he led the Buffalo Bills with four interceptions while adding 63 total tackles, eight passes defended and a forced fumble.

However, Poyer's age began to catch up with him as injuries to his knee, ribs and elbow forced him to miss five games last season. He will turn 32 in April and has appeared in 139 regular-season games over his 10-year career.

There is a belief that Poyer is looking to cash in with a big-money contract. According to ESPN's Alaina Getzenberg, the Oregon State product "has not been shy about his interest in seeing what options present themselves in free agency after requesting a contract extension prior to the 2022 season."

Poyer would be a significant upgrade to a Raiders defense that had the third-worst turnover differential in the NFL last season. The team's six interceptions tied for the league low with the New York Giants.

One of last year's starting safeties, Duron Harmon, is also set to be a free agent, so it makes sense that Las Vegas would look to fill his spot with an accomplished player such as Poyer.