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USA Today
26-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Two Raiders offensive lineman with a real shot at new NFL Protector of the Year Award
Two Raiders offensive lineman with a real shot at new NFL Protector of the Year Award It's a pretty widely accepted concept that a football team's offense is only as good as the offensive line. Quarterbacks talk about how without time to throw, they can't scan the field and the wide receivers can't get open. And running backs credit linemen for opening holes for them while the rest of us give credit and lay blame for the whether they have room to run. Despite these commonly held beliefs, offensive linemen are never considered for awards like offensive player of the year or MVP and there has never been an individual award that recognized the work the offensive line. Until now. The NFL unveiled the Protector of the Year Award last week. Giving a few Raiders offensive linemen something to strive for. For the past few years, left tackle Kolton Miller has been the Raiders top offensive lineman. So it would seem he would have the best shot at the award. Though, obviously, it would require him to have his best season. Despite being a full time starter since his rookie season and a solid left tackle fo the Raiders the past six years, he has never made the Pro Bowl. And you'd have to figure those who are already established as being the best at their position would have the inside track on being recognized for their efforts. Mainly because it isn't like there are solid stats that come into play for linemen the same way there are for most other positions. Jackson Powers-Johnson would figure to have a decent shot being that he was the top drafted center in last year's draft and is entering his first season as the full time starter at the position. Should he excel right away, he could earn recognition. None of the other offensive line spots for the Raiders have a sure starter. That isn't to say there isn't one on the team, but just who will start where has yet to be decided.
Miami Herald
19-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Raiders LT Kolton Miller not taking part in voluntary offseason program
Las Vegas Raiders left tackle Kolton Miller continues to sit out of the team's voluntary offseason program, hoping to negotiate a contract extension. Miller, 29, was selected by the franchise with the No. 15 overall pick of the 2018 draft. Before the 2021 season, he signed a three-year, $54 million contract extension and is due to earn a $12.2 million base salary in 2025 in the final years of the deal. His current contract contains no guaranteed money for the upcoming season. Raiders general manager John Spytek told reporters Friday that he does not talk about contracts. "I'm just gonna give you our answer and it's gonna be this going forward," Spytek said. "We're not gonna discuss contracts publicly and this is certainly a voluntary part of the offseason program. Guys are free to come and go as they please." Miller has played 109 games (107 starts) with the Raiders. His 80.6 overall Pro Football Focus grade in 2024 was 13th among tackles. -Field Level Media Field Level Media 2025 - All Rights Reserved
Reuters
19-04-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Raiders LT Kolton Miller not taking part in voluntary offseason program
April 19 - Las Vegas Raiders left tackle Kolton Miller continues to sit out of the team's voluntary offseason program, hoping to negotiate a contract extension. Miller, 29, was selected by the franchise with the No. 15 overall pick of the 2018 draft. Before the 2021 season, he signed a three-year, $54 million contract extension and is due to earn a $12.2 million base salary in 2025 in the final years of the deal. His current contract contains no guaranteed money for the upcoming season. Raiders general manager John Spytek told reporters Friday that he does not talk about contracts. "I'm just gonna give you our answer and it's gonna be this going forward," Spytek said. "We're not gonna discuss contracts publicly and this is certainly a voluntary part of the offseason program. Guys are free to come and go as they please." Miller has played 109 games (107 starts) with the Raiders. His 80.6 overall Pro Football Focus grade in 2024 was 13th among tackles.
Reuters
17-04-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Raiders' Kolton Miller skips voluntary workouts in search of new deal
April 17 - Las Vegas Raiders left tackle Kolton Miller has opted not to participate in the team's voluntary workouts in hopes of landing a better contract, according to reports on Wedensday. Miller, 29, has served as the Raiders' starting left tackle since he was selected 15th overall in the 2018 NFL Draft out of UCLA. The 6-foot-8, 325-pound lineman has started 107 of 109 games over the last seven seasons and, per Pro Football Focus, ranked as the league's 14th-best tackle in the 2024 season. Under new coach Pete Carroll, the Raiders began voluntary workouts April 8. Per NFL rules, veterans are not required to participate in such offseason work. However, with the Raiders slated to host a voluntary minicamp April 21-23, Miller's absence becomes more noticeable as new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, new quarterback Geno Smith and the rest of the offensive unit prepares for the upcoming season. The team has a mandatory minicamp from June 10-12. Per Spotrac, Miller signed a three-year, $54 million deal prior to the 2023 season. He's slated to earn $12,255,998 in the final year of his deal with a $50,000 workout bonus. If Miller does not sign a new contract before the 2025 season ends, he will become an unrestricted free agent.
Miami Herald
17-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Raiders' Kolton Miller skips voluntary workouts in search of new deal
Las Vegas Raiders left tackle Kolton Miller has opted not to participate in the team's voluntary workouts in hopes of landing a better contract, according to reports on Wedensday. Miller, 29, has served as the Raiders' starting left tackle since he was selected 15th overall in the 2018 NFL Draft out of UCLA. The 6-foot-8, 325-pound lineman has started 107 of 109 games over the last seven seasons and, per Pro Football Focus, ranked as the league's 14th-best tackle in the 2024 season. Under new coach Pete Carroll, the Raiders began voluntary workouts April 8. Per NFL rules, veterans are not required to participate in such offseason work. However, with the Raiders slated to host a voluntary minicamp April 21-23, Miller's absence becomes more noticeable as new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, new quarterback Geno Smith and the rest of the offensive unit prepares for the upcoming season. The team has a mandatory minicamp from June 10-12. Per Spotrac, Miller signed a three-year, $54 million deal prior to the 2023 season. He's slated to earn $12,255,998 in the final year of his deal with a $50,000 workout bonus. If Miller does not sign a new contract before the 2025 season ends, he will become an unrestricted free agent. --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2025 - All Rights Reserved
