March 4, 2026, 3:23 p.m. PT
Free agency is just days away from kicking into gear. And the Las Vegas Raiders are sitting with among the most cap space in the league, poised to burst off the starting line. Perhaps no position will see the Raiders more aggressive in upgrading than their interior offensive line. And there are some intriguing options set to hit the market they could go after and make perhaps their biggest splash.
The needs aren’t limited to one position either. They could go after either center or guard. Or maybe both. They have Caleb Rogers and Jackson Powers-Johnson on the interior, but it remains to be seen whether JPJ will play guard or center and the decision could largely depend on who they can get in free agency.
These players should be of particular interest come Monday.
1. C Tyler Linderbaum (26)
The unquestioned top of the Raiders wishlist this free agency has to be Linderbaum. The former first round pick has been to three straight Pro Bowls. The 25-year-old will cash in and the Raiders will have no hesitation in being the team that gives him the bag to be the man in the middle for the next several years for expected top pick QB Fernando Mendoza.
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Despite going into his eighth NFL season, Edwards is still in his 20s. He’s coming off consecutive seasons as a full time starter at left guard for the Bills after posting 45 starts over four seasons with the Rams before that, earning a ring as a full time starter following the 2021 season.
3. C Connor McGovern (28)
He and Linderbaum are probably the only two priority centers heading for free agency, so they should both be somewhat in demand. Most of McGovern’s career has been at guard, including last season, but his one Pro Bowl season was at center in 2024. And with such a thing center market, you’d figure that’s what teams will want him for. Including the Raiders, if they aren’t able to land Linderbaum.
4. G Isaac Seumalo (32)
The former Oregon State star has spent his entire NFL career in the state of Pennsylvania. His first seven seasons were in Philadelphia, getting a Super Bowl ring in his second season. He was also the full time starting right guard on the Eagles 2022 Super Bowl squad. The past three years he was a full time starter in Pittsburgh. It was with the Steelers in 2024 that Seumalo headed to the Pro Bowl as the team’s left guard. He has started 61 games the past four seasons.
5. G Alijah Vera-Tucker (27)
This Oakland native and former 14th overall pick had three of his five NFL seasons cut short by injuries, including missing all of last year with a torn triceps. When he plays, he is dominant. If his injury issues are behind him, the Raiders could land themselves a very talented guard and might just get him for a bargain.
6. G Wyatt Teller (31)
Teller is two seasons removed from making his third straight Pro Bowl. He became the full time starting in Cleveland midway through his second season and never let go. Seven years and three Pro Bowls later, he’s hitting the market. A calf injury hurt his production last season, so you’d expect his play would improve from that.