Charles Snowden

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		31	4.5	67	8
2025		15	3.0	28	4
2024		16	1.5	39	4
2023		2

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Las Vegas Raiders — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Charles's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL DEs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.1M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the DE market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — unproven production at bargain money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Charles is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 1-year, $1.1M deal keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.

Performance Analysis

Charles Snowden grades as a rotational player among NFL defensive ends — a below-average player at the position. His strongest area is tackles for loss at 0.27 (near the NFL average of 0.30), ranking as near league average for the position. Sack production, at 0.20 compared to an NFL average of 0.34, is where he falls short relative to the position.

Fan Sentiment

Releasing a two-year starting defensive end is a questionable subtraction from an already thin Raiders pass rush. Multiple headlines confirm Snowden was a genuine starter, not just a depth piece, making this a notable loss. The key red flag: cutting a recent starter during rookie minicamp suggests a significant roster philosophy shift or cap emergency. Fans are frustrated, questioning Las Vegas' plan to replace productive veteran production on the defensive line. The Raiders must now rely on unproven youth or incoming free agents to fill the starting edge role Snowden vacated.