Fernando Alfaro-Donis· Aug 10, 2026
Alfaro-Donis expects Eric Stokes to serve as the Raiders' No. 1 cornerback in 2026, with the second cornerback spot still unsettled.
“Now that he's gotten paid, the Raiders are depending on him to be their top cornerback in 2026.”
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- Depth Chart CallsEric StokesLas Vegas RaidersAug 10, 2026
Eric Stokes to be 1st on the depth chart
“Now that he's gotten paid, the Raiders are depending on him to be their top cornerback in 2026.”
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