Trending Now - Raiders Extend Contract With Cornerback Eric Stokes

WHO:

Eric Stokes, cornerback for the Las Vegas Raiders

John Spytek, general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders

Rob Leonard, newly promoted defensive coordinator of the Las Vegas Raiders

Las Vegas Raiders, NFL team

Green Bay Packers, NFL team

WHAT:

Eric Stokes re-signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on a three-year deal worth $30 million, with $20 million guaranteed.

Stokes started a career-high 16 games in the 2026 season, totaling 53 tackles (35 solo), three tackles for loss, and five passes defensed.

Stokes was targeted 55 times, allowing 338 receiving yards and two touchdowns, with opposing quarterbacks achieving a 54.5% completion rate and a passer rating of 85.3 against him.

Over his NFL career, Stokes has appeared in 61 games with 48 starts, totaling 181 tackles, 19 pass breakups, and one interception.

Stokes recorded 55 tackles and 14 pass breakups in his rookie season (2021) with the Green Bay Packers.

WHERE:

Henderson, Nevada, where the Las Vegas Raiders are based.

Covington, Georgia, Stokes' hometown.

WHEN:

Stokes was drafted in the first round (29th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Stokes joined the Raiders on a one-year deal prior to the 2025 season.

The contract extension was announced on March 9th, 2026.

WHY:

Stokes aimed to prove himself after a series of injury-plagued seasons, leading to his desire for a contract extension.

John Spytek expressed regret for allowing talent to test free agency and wanted to retain Stokes after his performance in the 2025 season.

HOW:

Stokes held opposing quarterbacks to a 56.7% completion percentage and 9.7 yards per completion during the 2025 season.

Stokes reflected on his performance and expressed his commitment to continue improving, stating, "Last year definitely put my name back out there... I'm here."

(UPDATED March 10, 2026 01:23 UTC)

In a significant move for the Las Vegas Raiders, cornerback Eric Stokes has re-signed with the team on a three-year deal worth $30 million, with $20 million guaranteed, as announced on March 9. Stokes, who started a career-high 16 games last season, recorded 53 tackles and five passes defensed, and he expressed his commitment to improving after overcoming injuries in previous seasons. General manager John Spytek noted his regret for letting talent test free agency and emphasized the importance of retaining Stokes following his impressive performance in 2025.