The Raiders hope Rodney Hudson plays every single offensive snap in 2019. He might be the league's best center, and is the unquestioned leader along the offensive front.
They need a Plan B, even if they never hope to use it. Jon Feliciano was the primary reserve at guard and center, leaving a void upon signing with the Buffalo Bills.
Jordan Devey will fill it. The former Kansas City Chief signed a one-year contract with the Raiders on Thursday, the team announced, adding depth and versatility to an overhauled front.
We have signed OL Jordan Devey: https://t.co/5u4vnE5OgN #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/zEdKAJtIiL— Oakland Raiders (@Raiders) March 21, 2019
Devey spent parts of five NFL seasons with New England, the 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs, primarily as a reserve guard. He played more center over the past two seasons, and has some tackle work on his resume. Devey finished last season on injured reserve with a pectoral issue
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Offensive line coach Tom Cable prizes versatility, especially with a need on the inside. Second-year pro Brandon Parker is expected to be a swing tackle.
Kolton Miller and Trent Brown will be starting tackles, with Hudson at center. Gabe Jackson and Denzelle Good look like starting guards at this time.
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Devey was clean cut Thursday when signing with the Raiders, but he rocked a pretty serious mullet last season in Kansas City.
Anthony Sherman's outfit was a lot, but Jordan Devey is my real MVP. Mullet, Hawaiian shirt with fighter planes and jorts that pre-date Mahomes' cutoffs pic.twitter.com/qzNDGSGD1a— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) July 25, 2018