Stukes Shines in Raiders' New Defense | Las Vegas Raiders News

The Raiders’ young defensive backs struggled in their first preseason game under heavy man coverage, prompting a tactical shift for the rematch against the Texans. Coaches leaned into zone schemes and complex looks to disrupt Houston’s offense—and it worked. Treydan Stukes, a versatile college safety who played both nickel and safety, shone in his expanded role. He racked up three tackles, including a key behind-the-line stop and a disruptive blitz on QB. Most impressively, Stukes thrived as deep safety, delivering big hits and critical tackles that shut down drives. His physicality—especially a forceful screen pass breakup and timely pressure—showed he’s more than just a rangy defender; he’s a potential game-changer in the secondary. 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/6802228f46419c4b