Raiders Sign Super Bowl Champion WR to Free Agent Contract

Las Vegas adds Dareke Young, a wide receiver and return specialist from the Seattle Seahawks.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 2:28am

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The Las Vegas Raiders have signed wide receiver and return specialist Dareke Young to a free agent contract. Young was a member of the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, where he played primarily on special teams and had a limited role in the passing game.

Why it matters

The Raiders are looking to add depth and special teams contributors to their roster as they aim to build a championship-caliber team. Young's experience winning a Super Bowl and his skills as a kick returner and special teams player make him a valuable addition.

The details

Young was originally a seventh-round draft pick by the Seahawks in 2022 out of Lenoir-Rhyne. In his NFL career, he has played in 42 games and made 4 total catches. In 2025, his main role was as a kick returner, where he had 10 returns for 322 yards (32.2 yards per return). He also made 9 tackles on special teams that season and 3 more in the playoffs, where he also recovered a fumble.

  • Young was drafted by the Seahawks in 2022.
  • In 2025, Young had his most productive NFL season so far.

The players

Dareke Young

A wide receiver and return specialist who was a member of the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.

Las Vegas Raiders

The NFL team that has signed Dareke Young to a free agent contract.

Seattle Seahawks

The NFL team that Dareke Young played for and won a Super Bowl with.

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What they’re saying

“The #Raiders are signing former #Seahawks WR/KR Dareke Young, per his agents @_SportsTrust.”

— Ari Meirov

The takeaway

The Raiders are adding a versatile player in Dareke Young who can contribute on special teams and provide depth at wide receiver. Young's experience winning a Super Bowl with the Seahawks makes him a valuable addition as the Raiders look to build a championship-caliber roster.