Raiders and Richie Incognito eyeing extension

Richie Incognito‘s return from a second full season away from football has gone well. The veteran guard has helped revitalize the Raiders’ rushing attack, despite being a mid-offseason pickup. Although Incognito is 36, the Raiders do not want this to be a one-year partnership. The Raiders would like to extend Incognito for the 2020 season, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports (subscription required). Incognito would prefer that as well. The sides have discussed the parameters of a deal, per Tafur, but since Incognito signed a one-year deal for the veteran minimum in late May, he cannot re-sign with the Raiders until 2020. But despite Incognito being the oldest active guard, the Raiders want to make him part of their first Las Vegas offensive line. Incognito missed the Raiders’ first two games due to a suspension but has thrived since. The former Rams, Dolphins and Bills blocker grades as Pro Football Focus’ No. 8 overall guard. Taking over Kelechi Osemele‘s former post, Incognito has helped Josh Jacobs become p

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