Raiders' Brown to play right tackle, Miller staying at left

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden clarified what his offensive line will look like in 2019 after a busy offseason.

Trent Brown, who signed with the Raiders at the start of free agency, will play at right tackle while Kolton Miller will remain at left tackle, Gruden told reporters Friday, according to NFL.com's Herbie Teope.

"We like that as a launching pad for us," Gruden said. "Trent played very well at right tackle for San Francisco, he played left tackle very well for New England. That gives us some versatility. That's how we're going to start the show."

The Raiders made Brown the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history this offseason, signing him to a four-year, $66-million deal that included $36.75 million guaranteed. He played at left tackle last season for the New England Patriots but did play predominately at right with the San Francisco 49ers in 2017.

Miller is entering his second NFL season after the Raiders drafted him 15th overall in 2018. He struggled as Oakland's starting left tackle last year, allowing a league-high 16 sacks and the second-most quarterback pressures (65) among all offensive lineman, according to Pro Football Focus.

Gabe Jackson and Rodney Hudson are expected to remain at right guard and center, respectively. The left guard position will be an open competition, Gruden said.

Oakland's offensive line will be busy in 2019; its AFC West rivals boast some of the league's best pass-rushers including Von Miller, Joey Bosa, and Frank Clark.

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