Key Takeaways:
- GM John Spytek said the team is working to keep Eric Stokes from free agency
- Stokes was the most consistent performer in the secondary last season
- Former first-round pick started 16 games for the Raiders in 2025
INDIANAPOLIS – Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek said the team is working to keep cornerback Eric Stokes from hitting free agency.
Stokes was the team most consistent performer in the secondary last season after signing a one-year deal for $3.5 million with the Raiders after four injury-plagued seasons with the Green Bay Packers.
We have had good dialogue with Eric about coming back and we will keep working it this week, Spytek said ahead of the NFL Combine.
The former first-round pick started in 16 games for the Raiders in 2025.
I would love to keep him around, Spytek said.
Walk the Plank: Keeping Eric Stokes should be a priority for the Raiders. Not only was he the most consistent player in the secondary, but he is also a tremendous character guy. From training camp to regular season games, Stokes is always engaged with fans, signing autographs and taking pictures. He genuinely cares about the Raider Nation and it shows. In a league where cornerbacks are expensive, retaining a proven performer who loves the game and the fans is a no-brainer.
