Could the Raiders extend the contract of RT JermaineEluemunor?
In a recent article, Brad Spielberger of Pro Football FocusHe also wrote about players who could be eligible for extensions prior to the end of the season.
JermaineEluemunor is on the list. Eluemunor has held the right tackle spot for the Raiders this year. Here’s what Spielberger had a to say about Eluemunor’s performance and his future with Raiders.
“He’s allowed just a 3.0% pressure rate on true pass sets over the span, trailing only Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson and Tampa Bay Buccaneers right tackle Tristan Wirfs.
Eluemunor has historically been a solid pass protector at swing tackle, but he’s also earned a 74.9 run-blocking grade in 2022 that’s a career best by more than 10 grading points, and his 15.7% positively graded run-block rate is the fourth-best mark among right tackles on the season.”
Spielberger suggests in the article that both sides would benefit from a $7.5 million two-year extension. Eluemunor, as a swing tackle, would be a great deal at that price. If he starts at right tackle it would be one of the best in the league.
Eluemunor’s performance this season has been impressive and he could be an option for right tackle next year. If they are able to sign him to a fair deal, it would be smart for the Raiders not to keep him away in 2023.
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