A year ago, Richie Incognito was watching football from his house. It turns out, the life of retirement did not suit the offensive guard. In the offseason, the polarizing lineman signed with the Oakland Raiders on a one-year deal.
Though 36 years old, the Raiders are eyeing an extension for Incognito, according to Vic Tafur of The Athletic. He and the team would like to team up for the Raiders' move to Las Vegas, as the two see each other as a fit.
“It’s been a great fit for me,” Incognito said Thursday, via Tafur, “and it’s been really good for them too.”
Since sitting the first two games of the season, due to a prior arrest, Incognito has started the last eight games for the Raiders. In doing so, he is defying expectations in playing some of the best football of his career.
According to Pro Football Focus, Incognito has allowed just one sack on the season. They grade him out at a high 74.3. He has taken seven penalties on the year.
Previously, Incognito was a Pro Bowler for the Buffalo Bills. However, that ended in 2017, when he flip-flopped between retirement before choosing to end his career. A bombardment of disturbing off-the-field issues followed, including threatening to shoot employees of a funeral home as he allegedly tried to sever his father's head for research purposes.
While a standout left guard, Incognito is more recognized for his involvement in the bullying of former Miami Dolphins teammate Jonathan Martin, which resulted in a three-month-long suspension and release.
Despite prior issues with teammates and civilians, Incognito has earned high marks from those within the Raiders' organization for his professionalism and temperament.
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