Stepping into starting role Pola-Mao is set to transition into a starting role at safety following the season-ending injury suffered by Marcus Epps (knee), beginning with Sunday's game against the Browns, Vin... Impact Pola-Mao, a 2022 UDFA out of USC, is entering Year 3 with the Raiders and suited up for 16 regular-season games with the team in 2023, albeit while mostly contributing on special teams. He played more than 50 percent of defensive snaps just once last season, Week 11 versus Miami, and racked up seven tackles (four solo), one interception and one pass defensed in that contest.
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