The Las Vegas Raiders drafted defensive end Malcolm Koonce in the third round of the 2021 draft, with the expectation that he'd come in and bolster their defensive line even more.

Las Vegas Raiders DE Malcolm Koonce. One of the big disappointments for the Las Vegas Raiders last season was defensive end Malcolm Koonce suffering a season-ending injury before playing a game.

Koonce was unable to capitalize on a career year in 2023 due to injury, but he is expected to be ready for the start of the 2025 season.

Koonce is still expected to be ready for the beginning of Las Vegas' 2025 season after inking a one-year, $12 million extension in early March.

Raiders.com's Eddie Paskal sits down with defensive end Malcolm Koonce to discuss re-signing with the Silver and Black, the defense, his mindset and more on this edition of Upon Further Review.

Koonce entered the season with high hopes after breaking through in 2023, finishing with 43 tackles (32 solo), including 8.0 sacks, and three forced fumbles across 17 regular-season games.

A healthy Koonce is exactly what Las Vegas needs, as their defense will likely be a strong cause in the Raiders winning games in 2025. 3. Isaiah Pola-Mao, Safety ...

Koonce, the Raiders' third-round pick from 2021, couldn't suit up for Las Vegas in 2024, yet the last time he was on the field, he showed out as an impact playmaker on the front seven.

Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher Malcolm Koonce was placed on injured reserve Saturday, knocking him out of at least the team’s first four games. The Raiders signed Charles Snowden off their ...

Tyree Wilson’s Development Could Have an Impact Whether or not the Raiders want to make a big push to keep Koonce will likely depend on how 2023 first-round pick Tyree Wilson performs.

Raiders defensive end stays with team for fifth season The Las Vegas Raiders have signed DE Malcolm Koonce, the club announced Tuesday.

A judge in suburban New York vacated a decades-old armed robbery conviction for Jeffrey Koonce, the father of Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce.