The Las Vegas Raiders drafted defensive end Malcolm Koonce in the third round of the 2021 draft, with the expectation that he'd come in and bolster their defensive line even more.

Las Vegas Raiders DE Malcolm Koonce. One of the big disappointments for the Las Vegas Raiders last season was defensive end Malcolm Koonce suffering a season-ending injury before playing a game.

Koonce was unable to capitalize on a career year in 2023 due to injury, but he is expected to be ready for the start of the 2025 season.

A healthy Koonce is exactly what Las Vegas needs, as their defense will likely be a strong cause in the Raiders winning games in 2025. 3. Isaiah Pola-Mao, Safety ...

Koonce, the Raiders' third-round pick from 2021, couldn't suit up for Las Vegas in 2024, yet the last time he was on the field, he showed out as an impact playmaker on the front seven.

The Raiders hope they’ve found their QB/OC pairing for the foreseeable future and that it will bring about more consistency on offense.

Koonce is still expected to be ready for the beginning of Las Vegas' 2025 season after inking a one-year, $12 million extension in early March.

Raiders.com's Eddie Paskal sits down with defensive end Malcolm Koonce to discuss re-signing with the Silver and Black, the defense, his mindset and more on this edition of Upon Further Review.

Koonce entered the season with high hopes after breaking through in 2023, finishing with 43 tackles (32 solo), including 8.0 sacks, and three forced fumbles across 17 regular-season games.

After what was a quiet first two years for Koonce since entering the league back in 2021, his rapid development has provided large expectations in 2024 under defensive-minded HC Antonio Pierce.

What makes 2025 such a different year for Crosby is that he has one of the best supporting casts around him he's had in his career in the silver and black. Running mate Christian Wilkins should have a ...

The Raiders could move edge rusher Tyree Wilson inside to defensive tackle to fill the void left by Christian Wilkins, who could miss significant time with an injury.