Raiders add Georgia alumni Nakobe Dean, Quay Walker to bolster defense
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 11:52 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders have signed former Georgia teammates Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker as part of their offseason roster improvements. Both players contributed to Georgia's 2021 national championship team before forging their NFL careers. Dean, who played for Philadelphia, won a Super Bowl two seasons ago, while Walker was a regular starter with Green Bay. Raiders coach Klint Kubiak noted that the trio's shared background fosters strong team chemistry. Injury concerns for Dean have persisted, but he is participating fully in training camp. Defensive coordinator Rob Leonard praised both players for their leadership and intensity. The Raiders are looking to improve after finishing 25th in points allowed last season and last in scoring.
- •Raiders sign Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker from Georgia alumni
- •Dean won a Super Bowl with Philadelphia two seasons ago
- •Walker played four years with Green Bay, starting 57 games
- •Defensive coordinator praises Dean and Walker's intensity
- •Injury issues have affected Dean, but he's now practicing fully
- 11:52 PMYahoo Sports — From Georgia to the NFL: Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker join forces with Eric Stokes
"When the Raiders were looking to improve their roster in the offseason, two of their moves were to bring in a pair of former Georgia teammates accustomed to playing at a high level. Dean played for Philadelphia, winning the Super Bowl two seasons ago, and Walker was at regular playoff participant Green Bay. “It helps a lot to where like we got our own little things that we used to say throughout UGA,” Stokes said.
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