Nearly all of the Raiders former defensive starters who hit free agency have signed new deals, many of whom found new homes elsewhere. For instance, Epps joins former Raiders starting middle linebacker Robert Spillane in New England.

While Roberts will not be the every-down linebacker that Spillane was, with more depth, that could be a net positive for the team. It hurt the Raiders' defense at times last seaso

To replace Robert Spillane at middle linebacker, the Raiders will sign two-time Super Bowl winner and former Steelers LB Elandon Roberts