Dec 13, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Jared Odrick (75) waves to the crowd against the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter at EverBank Field. The Jaguars won 51-16. Mandatory Credit: Jim Steve-USA TODAY Sports

The Oakland Raiders could use some help along the defensive line, and Jared Odrick would be a perfect fit.

Oakland Raiders linebacker Khalil Mack is a supernatural being, already establishing himself as one of the NFL’s premiere players at just 26 years young. Despite Oakland recording a league-low 25 sacks, Mack was still dominant enough to win the Defensive Player of The Year award.

But despite all of that, in order to be a serious championship contender, Oakland must fill several gaps on the defensive end, especially on the interior. Jared Odrick is the man for the job.

Jared Odrick made a splash on social media on February 20 when he called out the Jacksonville Jaguars for cutting him by literally giving them the middle finger.

Severing ties is a part of sports, and Odrick’s release may have been rightfully warranted. In 2016, Odrick battled nagging injuries and was reduced to just six games. In those games, Odrick recorded just 12 tackles, a forced fumble and a sack.

Ironically, that one sack is more than Raiders’ nose tackles Dan Williams and Justin Ellis combined.

Perks

When healthy, Odrick has proven to be a solid contributor, posting 29 tackles and 5.5 sacks in his opening season with the Jags. Over his seven-year career, Odrick has notched 23 sacks and 5 forced fumbles. In that span, he’s tallied 15 pass deflections, exhibiting awareness and active hands.

Odrick played both tackle and defensive end during his five seasons with the Miami Dolphins. His versatility would prove valuable to Oakland, allowing defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. to try new looks.

Contract

Coming off a hobbled season, Odrick’s value is brought slightly down, impacting his price tag. If Odrick doesn’t oversell himself, Oakland will provide him with an opportunity to play for a winner. If the numbers are right, the Raiders can come away with a veteran player and still have some cash to spend.