Dylan

Parham

Parham has been a starter for the Raiders since the team drafted him in 2022. The former third-round pick appeared in 15 games in 2025. He played exclusively at left guard this year but has previously pitched in at center and right guard. Parham will take on a starting role with the Jets and his versatility will allow them some freedom with other free agent or rookie offensive linemen decisions.

Cappa was a cap casualty for Cincinnati earlier this week. The age-30 guard has 96 career starts during his time with the Bengals and Bucs. Dylan Parham started at right guard for the Raiders last year but missed a handful of games with an injury and was even benched for a week. Cappa could push him for the starting role in training camp. Even if the Raiders stick with Parham, Cappa gives them a second option as Parham heads into a contract year.

Whitehair went down in the third quarter with an ankle injury, marking the third Raiders offensive lineman ankle injury on the day. Kolton Miller was ruled out, but Andrus Peat came back in. Dylan Parham entered the game for Whitehair, though Parham was already not starting due to a foot injury that kept him out the last few games.

The Raiders’ offensive line is one of the team’s core strengths so losing the starting center could be a big deal. The team has also been without G Dylan Parham (foot), who returned to practice in a limited capacity on Wednesday. The offensive line could be compromised if both players are absent on Sunday.

The Raiders’ offense is in a bad state with Davante Adams now a Jet, Jakobi Meyers doubtful to play and no long-term answers at quarterback. Hopefully, Parham can return soon.

The Raiders had multiple lineman listed on the injury report Wednesday, starting with Miller, who was listed as a non-participant due to knee and shoulder injuries. OT Thayer Munford (knee/ankle) was a full participant while OG Dylan Parham (foot) was a non-participant.

Raiders RT Thayer Munford Jr. (knee/ankle) was also absent during the portion of practice open to the media. The news bodes poorly for the unit’s chances of fending off the Broncos’ blitz-happy pass rush in Week 5.

Parham (6’3/311) began at Memphis as a 230-pound TE, moved back to defense for the end of his redshirt year, and then converted to offensive line heading into his second year. Parham ended up starting 51 games over the next four years, earning first-team all-AAC honors at right guard as a fifth-year senior. He comes with a pliable lower half and doesn’t lose the leverage game. Parham takes the lead early in reps by getting under his opponent’s pads and keeps fish on the hook by exploding through his hips and sealing off the play-side with footwork. Parham gained 80 pounds at Memphis to get here, but he’s always going to have the frame of a smaller player. You won’t beat him with leverage or movement, but power players have a way of dislodging his anchor. Considering his athleticism (88th-percentile relative athletic score), average play strength, and a thin frame, we see Parham as a center at the next level.