Raiders GM John Spytek says the quiet part out loud regarding Las Vegas' biggest roster issue days before the 2026 NFL Draft
Feb 10, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek at press conference at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Las Vegas Raiders may need to walk out of the 2026 NFL Draft with at least two safeties, as GM John Spytek signaled something will have to be done. When you look at this team's roster, there is one glaring hole.
Their biggest issue is undoubtedly having only one behind them with very little experience. But this isn't new-general manager John Spytek addressed the issue with the media on Tuesday. “We have three safeties on the roster now," Spytek said when asked about his thoughts on the safety room and the class during the pre-draft press conference.
"That’s just a math equation that we should add one to, and it’s a very good safety class. Obviously, it’s something we have to attack, and I’m glad the class looks the way it does. ” #Raiders GM John Spytek: "We have 3 safeties on the roster now.
That's just a math equation that we should add one to, and it's a very good safety class. Obviously, it's something we have to attack, and I'm glad the class looks the way it does. " On safety position.
— Justin Churchill (@ChurchillAtoZ) April 14, 2026 Raiders have to address the safety issue in the draft at least once, maybe twice The team must draft at least one safety who can cover and step in if Jeremy Chinn and Isaiah Pola-Mao depart. The Raiders just tendered an exclusive-rights tender to Tristin McCollum , adding some of the same depth they had last season. With three safeties on the roster, they need about three more.