"Stokes, 27, was one of the bright spots on an inconsistent Raiders defense last season. In 16 starts, Stokes totaled 53 tackles and five pass breakups. Opposing quarterbacks got into a habit of throwing the ball away from Stokes, hoping to take advantage of cornerbacks Kyu Blu Kelly and Darien Porter."
"Stokes joined the Raiders on a one-year deal last offseason after a four-year stint with the Green Bay Packers, during which he was riddled with injuries, missing 23 games. Drafted in the first round of the 2021 draft, Stokes showed some promise as a rookie, recording 55 tackles and 14 pass breakups in 16 games."
"Stokes was targeted 55 times, allowing 338 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. He also gave up 54.5% completion rate and a passer rating of 85.3. In five seasons, Stokes has recorded 181 tackles, 19 pass breakups and an interception."
Eric Stokes, 27, re-signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on a three-year deal worth $30 million with $20 million guaranteed. Last season, Stokes started all 16 games and recorded 53 tackles and five pass breakups, establishing himself as a defensive bright spot despite an inconsistent Raiders defense. Opposing quarterbacks frequently avoided throwing toward Stokes, targeting him 55 times while allowing 338 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Stokes' coverage metrics showed a 54.5% completion rate and 85.3 passer rating. Previously with Green Bay for four seasons, Stokes struggled with injuries, missing 23 games. Drafted first-round in 2021, he has accumulated 181 tackles, 19 pass breakups, and one interception across five NFL seasons.
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