Cornerback Eric Stokes is returning to the Las Vegas Raiders on a three-year deal worth $30 million with $20 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
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 was targeted 55 times, allowing 338 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. Opposing quarterbacks had a 54.5% completion rate and a passer rating of 85.3 against him.
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 (14 starts). He would then play just 12 games from 2022 to 2023. Stokes played in all 17 games for the Packers in 2024 but made only seven starts.
In five seasons, Stokes has recorded 181 tackles, 19 pass breakups and an interception.
ESPN's Ryan McFadden contributed to this report.
