Ranking The AFC Defenses: 9-16

Houston Texans Defense

13. Oakland Raiders 

Raiders Defense
Kirby Lee USA TODAY Sports

Six veteran free agents headed West toward the Black Hole this offseason to try and revamp the Raiders’ defense. Lamarr Woodley, Antonio Smith and Justin Tuck are now manning the D-line, while former 49ers defensive backs Carlos Rogers and Tarell Brown have taken starting roles. But how much do those vets have left in the tank? Can safety Charles Woodson hold up? And what can the team expect out of oft-injured first-round pick D.J. Hayden?

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