# Pola-Mao’s Battle for a Spot | Las Vegas Raiders News

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Podcast: [Las Vegas Raiders News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/las-vegas-raiders-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7433805)
Published: 2026-07-12T15:24:13+00:00
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The Raiders’ defensive backfield overhaul has left Isaiah Pola-Mao in a precarious spot—veteran nickel Taron Johnson and four new draft picks, including rookies Treydan Stukes and Dalton Johnson, have shaken up the depth chart. Pola-Mao, once promising but disappointing last season, now faces an uphill battle to prove he belongs, especially as he’s forced into deep coverage he’s not built for. With the coaching staff viewing nickel and safety roles as interchangeable, and rookies like Dalton Johnson and Jeremy Chinn making waves, Pola-Mao’s future hinges on a strong camp and preseason performance. With just one year left on his deal, he’s got to show he’s still valuable—or risk being cut. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f02b8c134c13841a

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