What happened
The Las Vegas Raiders added to their defensive front Wednesday by signing free agent defensive tackle Benito Jones, matching the "defensive depth" signal from @RapSheet and the club's official announcement. Jones joins the roster after spending the past two seasons with Miami, and the move was paired with the Raiders waiving/injuring DT Brodric Martin.
Why it matters
This is a depth move, but it matters for a Raiders roster still shaping its front ahead of the 2026 season and offseason work. It gives the Raiders another experienced interior option as they sort rotation spots before OTAs and the full schedule release.
The data edge
Jones enters his sixth NFL season. Per the Raiders, he is listed at 6-foot-1 and 335 pounds, with 83 career tackles, 3.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss and three passes defensed. In 2025, he appeared in 14 games with eight starts and posted 15 tackles, 1.0 sack, two tackles for loss and one pass defensed. No betting line movement data was available for this signal.
What to watch
Watch whether Jones stays as a depth piece or pushes for a larger early-down role during OTAs and training camp. The next roster clues should come from additional spring transactions and updated depth-chart usage.