JJ Pegues aims for a strong Year 2 with Raiders' new regime
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 9:45 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
JJ Pegues, a defensive tackle for the Las Vegas Raiders, is entering his second NFL season. Pegues, a sixth-round pick in 2025, featured in nine games as a rookie with 11 tackles. Under new head coach Klint Kubiak, the Raiders are changing their culture and approach in training camp. Pegues faces competition at nose tackle, primarily from veterans Benito Jones and Adam Butler. He needs to demonstrate he can be a reliable option during camp and the preseason.
- •Pegues recorded 11 tackles in nine games as a rookie.
- •The Raiders have a new coaching staff under Klint Kubiak.
- •Competition for the nose tackle position includes Benito Jones and Adam Butler.
- •Pegues aims to improve his standing in training camp this summer.
- •The Raiders are shifting to a 3-4 defense, increasing nose tackle importance.
- 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — The Year 2 bar for Raiders defensive tackle JJ Pegues
"Establishing himself as a nose tackle, consistently showcasing power and quickness key for 2025 late-round pick
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