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Raiders' Jonah Laulu Breaks Out With 3 Sacks in 2 Games

Coaches say the second-year tackle has earned more snaps following Christian Wilkins' exit.

Overview

  • In Week 2 against the Chargers, Laulu posted four tackles (three for loss), two sacks and three quarterback hits in 32 snaps.
  • He has three sacks through two games after taking down Patriots rookie Drake Maye once in the opener.
  • Head coach Pete Carroll says Laulu has “blossomed,” and the staff is evaluating ways to expand his role.
  • The Las Vegas native was a 2024 seventh-round pick by the Colts who was waived on August 27 and claimed by the Raiders the next day.
  • His emergence strengthens a reshaped interior front after Wilkins' release, with Maxx Crosby and teammates praising his work and consistency.