Stone Forsythe started his NFL career under coach Pete Carroll in Seattle after the Seahawks selected him in the sixth round in 2021.
Now the offensive tackle out of Florida is getting a second chance under Carroll with the Raiders. Forsythe, 27, was thrust into a starting role after left tackle Kolton Miller suffered an ankle injury in Week 4 against the Bears.
Forsythe held his own his first start in Indianapolis last week. He’ll line up at left tackle again when the Raiders host the Titans on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.
Carroll got exactly what he expected out of Forsythe, who the team signed Aug. 27 after he was cut from Giants camp.
“I thought he did a terrific job, really,” Carroll said. “He played really strong in the run game. He was really accurate with his calls and in his f