Leo Thompson almost signed with Raiders to replace Josh Papali'i, but ultimately chose Bulldogs over Raiders.
Leo Thompson isn't the first and probably won't be the last big-name player to come close to signing with the Raiders only to balk at the 11th hour.
Thompson elected to sign with the Bulldogs over the Raiders after informing Newcastle that he was heading elsewhere after the 2025 season.
The Raiders had identified Thompson as a replacement for Josh Papali'i in 2026.