Raiders Potential Free Agent Targets: Logan Ryan

As we continue to look at players around the league who are set to be free agents and who could be good fits for the Las Vegas Raiders when the new league year begins in March, today, we are going to highlight another player in the defensive backfield.

The Raiders need to add talent and depth to the cornerback and safety positions and some veteran leadership. We’ve already highlighted Duron Harmon, who might be on his way out, as he is also a free agent.

One player who could replace him in that position, as well as the role he could provide for the Raiders, is fellow former Rutgers safety Logan Ryan.

And Ryan has experience with Defensive Coordinator Patrick Graham and Coach Josh McDaniels. Even if he doesn’t start or be heavily involved in the rotation, he can mentor the young defensive backs in the room.

Ryan was selected in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, where he spent four seasons and was a two-time Super Bowl champion. In his rookie season, he recorded five interceptions and had 13 in his career with the Patriots.

Then Ryan spent two seasons with the Tennessee Titans, intercepted Tom Brady’s final pass as a Patriot, and returned it for a touchdown. Ryan would sign with the New York Giants in 2020, playing well enough to earn a three-year, $30-million contract.

Although he was eventually released, Ryan signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ryan appeared in nine games for Tampa Bay, intercepted one pass, and recorded 37 tackles.

Ryan now hits the free agent market, and his familiarity with the Raiders’ staff and the front office could come into play. He has always been a cerebral player, making the move to safety under Patrick Graham in New York, and could be a good veteran piece in the defensive backfield, if not a starter.

General Manager Dave Ziegler knows Ryan, who is familiar with the system. He likely wouldn’t break the bank and showed he could still be a high-level defender only a couple of years ago.

Signing Ryan could be a low-risk, high-reward situation for the Raiders.

The NFL Scouting Combine is Feb. 28-March 6, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. March 7, 2023, before 4 p.m. EST, is the club's deadline to designate Franchise or Transition Players.

March 13-15 is the free agent negotiation period. During that time, starting at 12 p.m. EST on March 13 and ending at 3:59:59 p.m. EST on March 15, clubs are permitted to contact and enter into contract negotiations with the certified agents of players who will become Unrestricted Free Agents upon the expiration of their 2022 Player Contracts at 4 p.m EST on March 15.

The 2023 NFL Year and Free Agency period begins at 4 p.m. EST on March 15. The Raiders are expected to be significant players in the free-agent market this season.

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