Las Vegas Raiders sign Marcus Peters to one-year deal

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Cornerback Marcus Peters is set to join the Silver And Black.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Las Vegas Raiders signed Peters to a one-year deal following a workout on Monday. The team also confirmed the news.

Peters has spent the last couple of seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. He missed the entire 2021 season due to an ACL tear. However, he was a full-time starter following his recovery last season. Peters was a free agent going into this past offseason.

"He's a guy that I hold in very, very high regard. I had a few conversations with Marcus' agent, who is a good friend. Marcus is a great friend," Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. "He and I have communicated and that will be ongoing. When you talk about true Ravens, guys that have done a lot for the team, for me, for the Ravens over the last four years, Marcus is on that list."

Peters worked out with the Raiders several times and said he felt comfortable joining the team because he felt they believed in him. He posted this video on Instagram shortly after the news broke on Monday.

As for the Raiders, some players like Maxx Crosby are already welcoming Peters to the team.

Raiders veterans report to training camp on Tuesday. That will include new quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo who has been cleared to play after passing a physical on his injured left foot.

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Another person Raider nation is keeping an eye out for is Josh Jacobs. According to the Associated Press, he was unable to reach a deal with the Raiders by last Monday, which was the deadline to reach an agreement on a long-term extension. The Raiders placed the franchise tag on Jacobs on March 6, which means he would play on a $10.1 million deal this season if he returns to the team.

According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Jacobs left Las Vegas on a flight Monday morning and "doesn't plan to return anytime soon."

Since the two sides couldn't agree on a contract ahead of the deadline, if Jacobs does return to the Silver And Black, he is only eligible for a one-year contract for the upcoming season.

On Monday, the Raiders did announce they have signed defensive end Isaac Rochell. In case you didn't know, he and his wife are also famous TikTokers.

Meantime, the Raiders are getting ready for the upcoming season. Their first preseason game is against the San Francisco 49ers, which is scheduled for Aug. 13.

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