Raiders GM Mike Mayock tries to defend team signing Richie Incognito

The Oakland Raiders have made many major moves over the offseason to improve the roster.

The Raiders added yet another veteran to the mix with the signing of veteran offensive lineman Richie Incognito to a one-year deal. It’s a move that general manager Mike Mayock has voiced that is a prove-it type of deal, according to ESPN.

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“Whenever he’s been focused on activities solely on the field, he’s been fine, and we’ve done a one-year prove-it deal with him,” Mayock said, later adding that it was for the veterans minimum. “And prove it means both on and off the field. There’s some expectations he’s got to meet in both areas. He turns 36 in July. We think he’s going to be a good football player and allow himself to compete for the left guard job. And just as important, he’s got to prove it off the field.”

Incognito last played for the Buffalo Bills from 2015 to 2017 where he made the Pro Bowl in each campaign. Prior to that, he had been with the Dolphins for four seasons that saw his tenure with the franchise end abruptly due to an investigation into the bullying of teammate Jonathan Martin.

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This led to a suspension that saw him not play football in the 2014 season. The opportunity with Oakland could be his last chance to continue his NFL career as there has been a lack of interest in his services due to off-the-field situations. Only time will tell if he can take advantage of the situation with the Raiders.