New Raiders DT Thomas Booker is already getting 1st-team reps
Booker played a total of 11 snaps. The coaching staff was impressed with his participation in limited action. Head coach Pete Carroll rewarded Booker for his showing by giving him first-team reps with the defense on Saturday. It's worth noting starting defensive tackle Adam Butler did not practice, according to ESPN's Ryan McFadden.
Butler and Jonah Laulu have been working as the starters at defensive tackle in base defense. Laulu struggled versus the Seahawks' first-team offensive line on Thursday, earning an overall grade of 28.7 from Pro Football Focus.
For now, Laulu remains the expected starter. But seeing Booker get first-team reps at practice while Butler was sidelined strongly indicates the new acquisition might be the first option off the bench. That puts Booker ahead of the likes of Keondre Coburn and Leki Fotu on the depth chart.
Booker is already gaining influence with Carroll and the coaching staff. If Laulu doesn't start performing more admirably, we could see Booker replace him as the first-choice partner next to Butler.
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