Las Vegas, NV – May 13, 2025
In a pivotal move for the Silver and Black, the Las Vegas Raiders have re-signed defensive tackle Zach Carter to a one-year, $2.5 million contract, per sources close to the organization. The deal marks a significant vote of confidence in the 25-year-old lineman, who now enters a critical phase of his career with a chance to solidify himself as a cornerstone of the Raiders’ defensive front.
Carter, originally a third-round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2022, joined the Raiders last season as a rotational lineman and quickly made an impression with his high motor, versatility, and grit in the trenches. Though his stat sheet may not have exploded in 2024 — recording 21 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and a fumble recovery — his impact was felt in the Raiders’ defensive resurgence late in the season.
“I’m not just back — I’m stepping all the way up,” Carter said in a statement. “This is about more than just proving myself. It’s about showing Raider Nation that I’m built for the big moments, the big stages, and the highest level of this game. I’ve been grinding in the offseason, and I’m ready to take my game to heights it’s never been.”
The Raiders, under new General Manager John Spytek and Head Coach Pete Carroll, have been strategically reshaping the roster this offseason with an emphasis on physicality and depth, particularly in the trenches. Re-signing Carter fits perfectly within that vision, giving the team a young, hungry interior presence who can contribute on early downs and in pass-rush packages.
Team sources indicate that Carter is expected to compete for a starting role alongside veterans and young talents on the defensive line. With training camp on the horizon, all eyes will be on how he capitalizes on this opportunity.
Raiders fans, get ready — Zach Carter is back, and he’s on a mission.
