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Johnathan Hankins Just one week in and the Raiders defensive line is hurting. Defensive tackles Justin Ellis and PJ Hall both got banged up in the opener which has prompted the Raiders to bring in veteran defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins to shore up the position.In his Wednesday press conference Jon Gruden said there was a “distinct possibility” the team adds a defensive tackle to the mix Oakland Raiders T-Shirt , perhaps even more than one. When asked about Johnathan Hankins in particular, he got a sly smile on his face and all but confirmed the 6-3, 320-pounder was joining the team. Then upon entering the locker room, the evidence presented itself.Hankins is a 26-year-old former 2nd round pick. He spent his first four season with the New York Giants, starting 41 games. Last season he started 15 games in Indianapolis. The Colts had signed him to a 3-year Oakland Raiders Hats , $30 million deal, but cut him last March after just one season.As for another possible addition, Gruden mentioned former Broncos tackle Clinton McDonald. With the Raidrers playing the Broncos this week, that could be a smart move. Hankins’s addition would mean either Ellis or Hall will head to IR or they will cut another player. Low man on the totem poll at the position is Brian Price who the team added last week and who was inactive Monday night.Follow @LeviDamien Earlier in the week the Raiders released veteran linebacker, Derrick Johnson after only six games.In a corresponding move they promoted undrafted free agent linebacker Oakland Raiders Hoodie , Jason Cabinda.Cabinda, played four years as a Penn State Nittany Lion, starting in 36 of 43 games.As a senior he received second team all Big 10 honors.Cabinda made a name for himself in Happy Valley with his toughness and leadership qualities.Some of the strengths of Cabinda’s game are his ability to take on and shed blocks and his aggressive play. Cabinda earned himself first team reps with Raiders during the preseason.He was eventually cut and then signed to their practice squad.Because of his impressive play throughout the summer, the Raiders feared he could be signed to another teams active roster.“Cabinda had generated a lot of interest from other teams. We didn’t want to lose him. It was a tough decision and we got to try and improve our run defense. We are going to give Cabinda a shot,” said Gruden.Cabinda will join a group of linebackers who have been underwhelming to say the least.The Raiders run defense ranks 29th in the league Cheap Customized Oakland Raiders Jerseys , and as Gruden said Cabinda was signed to improve in this area.In the week four preseason game against Seattle, Cabinda played the entire game and finished with a team high 10 tackles.He showed up well in both the run and pass game.In college, Cabinda was known as a “thumper,” he demonstrates why on this play from the preseason.On this play he display’s his ability to diagnosis a screen pass and quickly get to the ball.He finishes the play with another big hit.The final clip, again shows his aggressive nature quickly getting to the ball carrier.It’s hard to get overly excited about film from a week four preseason game Womens Kolton Miller Jersey , but if there is anything to take away from the small sample size we have on Jason Cabinda it’s that he is an aggressive, reliable tackler.For years, the Raiders have struggled to find a guy they can count on in the middle of the defense.Hopefully, Cabinda can take advantage of his opportunity and help turn the defense around.