Shortly before the start of the 2009 season, the New England Patriots traded defensive lineman Richard Seymour to the then-Oakland Raiders in a move that completely caught Seymour off guard.

A healthy and productive season from Stokes would make him a major free-agent steal. The Raiders defense will be better for it, and Stokes could earn a bigger payday next offseason.

Malcolm Koonce, a former Stepinac football player and current Las Vegas Raiders defensive end, returned to his alma mater to run a free camp for kids June 21, 2025.