Malcolm Koonce

Career StatsC-

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		56	14.5	85	11
2025		17	4.5	30	5
2024		2	0.0	2	0
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Raiders handed Malcolm Koonce an $11M one-year deal that lands squarely in fair value territory, earning a C CVI that reflects both the market realities for pass rushers and his current production ceiling. At $11M AAV, Las Vegas is paying serviceable starter money for exactly what Koonce has proven to be — a rotational edge rusher who can generate pressure in spurts but hasn't established himself as a consistent weekly impact player. The one-year structure is perfectly calibrated risk management, giving the Raiders flexibility to reassess without long-term commitment while Koonce gets a prove-it opportunity to elevate his game and earn a more substantial payday. With only $1.1M guaranteed, the deal heavily favors Las Vegas if Koonce's production doesn't justify the investment, making this essentially a high-upside rental with minimal downside exposure. This signing represents smart roster building — the Raiders addressed a positional need without breaking the bank, while Koonce gets the chance to bet on himself in what could be a career-defining season.

Performance Analysis

Malcolm Koonce earns a C- grade as a pass rusher who has shown the ability to generate pressure off the edge for the Raiders. His breakout stretch demonstrated the kind of explosiveness and finishing ability that makes a legitimate NFL edge threat. The consistency hasn't always matched the flashes, which keeps the grade in the C- range rather than higher. Las Vegas needs consistent pass-rush production, and Koonce has shown he can provide it in stretches. The question is whether he can maintain that level over a full 17-game season.

Fan Sentiment

A reasonable depth re-signing that keeps a developing pass rusher in Vegas. Multiple headlines covered the move, with one outlet even grading it directly — moderate media interest. Koonce's sack on Shedeur Sanders signals he's still contributing meaningfully on the edge. Fans are cautiously optimistic, hoping Koonce finally stays healthy and develops into a consistent rotational threat. If he avoids injury, this rotational add could quietly outperform its modest value.