Raiders Finalizing 3-Year Contract Extension With Star Center Rodney Hudson
By Thomas Carannante
The Oakland Raiders made headlines earlier on Friday when they shockingly released linebacker Brandon Marshall, but perhaps it was in an attempt to save money to make another move.
According to reports, the Raiders and two-time Pro Bowl center Rodney Hudson have agreed to a three-year contract extension.
#Raiders and C Rodney Hudson* agreed to a 3-year, $33.75M extension with over $24M in guarantees, per NFL Network. https://t.co/DKHKaQcxR1
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) August 30, 2019
After adding Trent Brown on a huge long-term deal in the offseason, the Raiders are shrewdly getting their stud offensive linemen under contract for the foreseeable future.
Keeping Derek Carr upright is going to be vital this season, considering Antonio Brown is now in town and establishing the run game with rookie Josh Jacobs is going to be important.
Rodney Hudson has allowed just 2 sacks over the last 4 years! pic.twitter.com/ap0G7mjobE
— PFF (@PFF) February 25, 2019
Hudson spent the first four years of his career with the Kansas City Chiefs before signing with the Raiders. The former second-round pick has started in all but three games since arriving in Oakland and has committed zero false start penalties and just two holding penalties over the last two years.
Head coach Jon Gruden can certainly get behind that kind of production.