Oct 31, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos inside line linebacker Kenny Young (41) and cornerback Ronald Darby (21) celebrate a play first quarter against the Washington Football Team at Empower Field at Mile High. Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Raiders sign veteran LB Kenny Young

Originally posted on Pro Football Rumors
By Sam Robinson | Last updated 5/9/22

The Las Vegas Raiders are adding another veteran to their inside linebacker mix. They agreed to terms with Kenny Young on Monday, bolstering a position group that features mostly outside additions.

Young joins a cast including 2021 trade acquisition Denzel Perryman and 2022 free agent signings Jayon Brown and Micah Kiser. Young’s travels feature an interesting overlap with Kiser’s, with both having been with the Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos in 2021. Las Vegas also has 2021 third-round pick Divine Deablo at linebacker.

Seeing injuries affect them at linebacker early in the season, the Broncos acquired Young from the Rams via an October trade. After starting seven games at inside linebacker in Los Angeles, Young became an instant starter in Denver and ended up a first-stringer in six games with his new team.

A UCLA product, Young broke into the NFL as a Ravens fourth-round pick in 2018. He was involved in a midseason trade two years before his L.A.-to-Denver venture, being part of the Ravens’ Marcus Peters swap with the Rams. Young, 27, will now have a chance with a fourth team and will have more time to learn a defense compared to his latest relocations.

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