The Facts: A report earlier Monday night indicated the Raiders were close to reaching a deal with Mariota. They now have done that, according to Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review Journal.
Diehards Line:The Raiders were looking to upgrade behind Derek Carr, with Mariota getting a chance at more than that in case of injury or ineffectiveness. Mariota, 26, lost his starting job to Ryan Tannehill last season. In five seasons in Tennessee, Mariota made 61 starts and went 29-32. He threw for 13,207 yards with 76 touchdowns and 44 interceptions. His career passer rating is 89.6. ... As PFT summed up: "Mariota now has a chance to do to Derek Carr this year what Ryan Tannehill did to Mariota last year."