Raiders Add Durable Free Agent G Greg Van Roten
HENDERSON, Nev.--The Las Vegas Raiders General Manager Dave Ziegler and Coach Josh McDaniels had a major signing today that certainly will make their Silver and Black roster more competitive.
The Raiders added another significant player by signing free agent guard Greg Van Roten.
His career is marked by not only ability but availability. He is a tough player who can use his excellent technique to manhandle people.
Per the Raiders' press release:
Raiders Sign G Greg Van Roten
HENDERSON, Nev. – The Las Vegas Raiders have signed free agent G Greg Van Roten, the club announced Friday.
Van Roten joins the Raiders after spending last season with the Buffalo Bills (2022), where he appeared in 16 games with four starts at center. Van Roten entered the NFL in 2012 as an undrafted free agent with the Green Bay Packers (2012-13) and has played for the Carolina Panthers (2017-19) and New York Jets (2020-21).
The eight-year veteran lineman has appeared in 93 career games with 54 starts. Van Roten played in all 17 games for the Jets in 2021, starting 10 contests at guard. He started all 27 games he appeared in for the Panthers from 2018-19, playing both guard and center.
A native of Mineola, N.Y., Van Roten spent four years at Penn (2008-11) and was named a first-team All-Ivy selection as a senior. He started all 30 games for the Quakers during his final three college seasons.
The Raiders' offseason workout schedule is as follows:
OTA Offseason workouts: May 22-23, May 25, May 31-June 2, June 12-15
Mandatory Minicamp: June 6-8
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