US EditionRaiders Sign Offensive Lineman Spencer Burford, Adding Depth at Guard
The Raiders signed Burford to improve guard depth after allowing an NFL-high 64 sacks and finishing last in rushing yards per game, aiming to boost offensive line competition.
- On Tuesday the Las Vegas Raiders signed free agent Spencer Burford, adding another interior offensive-line option after his starts in regular season and five playoff games for the San Francisco 49ers.
- After a season of line struggles under Brennan Carroll, the Raiders sought depth as injuries to Kolton Miller forced roster moves, including signing Spencer Burford.
- Limited tackle experience positions Burford to compete for guard snaps, as Pro Football Focus tied him for the worst pass-blocking efficiency among 77 guards with at least 200 snaps.
- The Raiders confirmed Thomas Booker IV signed his $3.7 million tender and will remain on the team after starting 13 games and recording 44 tackles and seven quarterback hits.
- The Raiders recently signed Spencer Burford, adding interior line depth after allowing 64 sacks and ranking last in rushing yards per game.
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Raiders sign offensive lineman Spencer Burford, adding depth at guard
49ers free agent OL Spencer Burford visits Raiders
According to the NFL transaction wire, former San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Spencer Burford, an unrestricted free agent, visited the Las Vegas Raiders as he searches for a new team for the 2026 season. He previously met with the Los Angeles Chargers. Burford is one of two former 49ers offensive linemen currently on the free-agent market, along with Ben Bartch. Bartch reportedly visited the Detroit Lions earlier this week. Burford start…
Raiders Signing OL Spencer Burford
According to Aaron Wilson, the Raiders are signing OL Spencer Burford to a contract on Tuesday. Las Vegas hosted Burford for a visit earlier today. He also recently visited with the Chargers as he mulled his next team. Burford, 25, was drafted by the 49ers with the No. 134 overall pick in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of UT-San Antonio. He played out the final year of his four-year, $4,332,056 rookie contract that included a $840,…
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