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2024 Fantasy Outlook
The Raiders will boast one of the best defensive lines in the league with a combination of Maxx Crosby, Christian Wilkins and Koonce. Koonce is the least well-known of the group and will benefit from the elite players around him, but he flashed a lot of upside of his own after Antonio Pierce took over as head coach in Las Vegas and seemingly identified him as a player that needed to see more of the field. Through the first eight games of the season, Koonce played between 30 and 40 percent of defensive snaps. After Pierce took over, that mark immediately jumped to at least 40 percent and ultimately settled in around a 60 percent clip. All told, in the nine games after Pierce took over as coach, Koonce tallied eight sacks and 29 total tackles, leaving little reason for the team to bench him. He's earned a significant role along the defensive line and is a prime breakout candidate heading into 2024. Read Past Outlooks
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Out Sunday with knee soreness
Head coach Antonio Pierce said Koonce is out for Sunday's game against the Chargers with knee soreness, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
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Pierce did not expand on Koonce's injury or how it occured, but the defensive end will at least be out against Los Angeles. Janarius Robinson will likely assume the starting defensive end spot for Sunday, accompanying the front of Maxx Crosby, John Jenkins and Christian Wilkins. Koonce's next chance to see the field will be next Sunday against the Ravens.
Pierce did not expand on Koonce's injury or how it occured, but the defensive end will at least be out against Los Angeles. Janarius Robinson will likely assume the starting defensive end spot for Sunday, accompanying the front of Maxx Crosby, John Jenkins and Christian Wilkins. Koonce's next chance to see the field will be next Sunday against the Ravens.
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Limited with knee injury
Koonce was listed as a limited participant for Thursday's practice session due to a knee injury.
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Posts 8.0 sacks in breakout season
Koonce notched 43 tackles (32 solo), including 8.0 sacks, and three forced fumbles in 17 games during the 2023 season.
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Makes big impact Thursday night
Koonce registered three tackles (all solo), including two sacks, and forced two fumbles in Thursday's 63-21 victory versus the Chargers.
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Good to go Monday
Koonce (groin) has no injury designation ahead of Monday night's game against the Packers.
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Dealing with injury
Koonce (groin) was a limited participant during practice Thursday.
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Extension candidate
Koonce is among the next Raiders in line for a contract extension, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
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General manager Tom Telesco has taken his time getting to know his new roster, but Koonce proved himself a productive player in a breakout 2023 season. He posted 8.0 sacks while earning an extensive defensive role for the first time in his career, all while remaining an ace on special teams. Without an extension, Koonce is set to hit free agency following the 2024 season.
General manager Tom Telesco has taken his time getting to know his new roster, but Koonce proved himself a productive player in a breakout 2023 season. He posted 8.0 sacks while earning an extensive defensive role for the first time in his career, all while remaining an ace on special teams. Without an extension, Koonce is set to hit free agency following the 2024 season.