Raiders Secure CB Sam Webb with Key One-Year Deal for Depth and Special Teams Impact
The Las Vegas Raiders have officially re-signed cornerback Sam Webb to a one-year contract, reinforcing their defensive depth and bolstering their special teams unit. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC, Webb, who was an exclusive rights free agent, will return to Las Vegas for the 2025 season, providing stability in the secondary after the departure of Nate Hobbs in free agency.
While Webb’s primary role has been on special teams, his presence adds experience and reliability to the Raiders’ defensive backfield. During the 2024 season, he appeared in 11 games, contributing on 13 defensive snaps and playing a crucial role on special teams with 108 snaps. The 26-year-old defensive back recorded one tackle last season, proving to be a solid rotational player.
Webb’s journey with the Raiders has been one of resilience and determination. Originally signing with the team as an undrafted free agent in 2022, he briefly joined the Carolina Panthers, playing one game before returning to Las Vegas in 2023. Now, with a fresh contract, Webb will have the opportunity to further solidify his place on the roster and make an impact in 2025.
As the Raiders continue to reshape their defense, keeping Webb in the fold ensures continuity and adds depth to a secondary that is still looking for key contributors. With a strong work ethic and special teams prowess, Webb could prove to be an under-the-radar asset as the team prepares for the upcoming season.