Fatukasi’s Late Surge Could Shake Up Raiders Defense | Las Vegas Raiders News

The Raiders are making a bold move by switching to a three-four defense, but they’re dangerously thin on the inside of their defensive line—until Foley Fatukasi walked in late. Signed August 15th after the first preseason game, Fatukasi is already getting first-team reps and has eight NFL seasons under his belt, despite missing most of last year with a shoulder injury. He shined in the preseason opener against the Texans, earning top PFF grades and proving he can stop the run—a glaring need for this team. With starters Adam Butler and Tonka Hemingway struggling to hold down the fort, Fatukasi could be primed for Week One action. His arrival highlights just how far the Raiders have to go in rebuilding, even as they’ve made smart moves elsewhere. The defensive line? That’s still a work in progress—and Fatukasi might be the key to fixing it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0fea9a0d0d854339