The frenzy that is the free agency period may have winded down, but this was the question that we were asking: "will the Raiders re-sign Donald Penn?" Penn was scheduled to meet with the New York Giants and the Seattle Seahawks, but you cancel those plans. The Raiders have to terms to re-sign Penn reportedly to a 2-year $14 million deal. Penn was an integral piece to the Raiders' O-line, protecting Derek Carr's blind side.
With signing of Kelechi Osemele prior to the start of free agency, that would've indicated that the writing was on the wall for Penn. Not to mention, both sides couldn't agree to an offer. But, today that has changed and it's good to see that D.P. is coming back. With Penn back, the acquisition of Osemele at the start of free agency, this O-line is going to be insane along with Jackson, Hudson, and Watson (if he stays healthy) or Howard (if Watson gets injured again). This move also gives the Raiders versatility on their draft board because they don't have to address the left tackle position early on since some mock drafts have them taking offensive tackle. Welcome back Penn!
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