HENDERSON, Nev. — Christian Wilkins' release early in training camp raised all sorts of questions about how the Raiders' interior defense would make up the difference.

Las Vegas' tackles have for the most part made those concerns moot.

That includes Jonah Laulu, who already has three sacks in two games. He had one in 17 games as a rookie last season.

“He has just blossomed," coach Pete Carroll said. "He had enough plays on film coming off of last year that he caught my eye like a potential guy that might really be a factor. So I was really excited about him in the offseason, and he did everything right.”

Carroll might not be all that shocked that Laulu is making a strong impact early this season, but outside of the Raiders facility, he wasn't on many radars.

Indianapolis drafted him i

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