During the previous season, he participated in 16 games for the Raiders and recorded 20 tackles, a sack, a pass defense, and an interception. Pola-Mao played 304 special teams snaps and 130 defensive snaps.
In 2022, Pola-Mao, at 24 years old, signed a free agent contract with the Raiders. He was waived by the team during the preseason, although he was later added to the practice squad.
Over the previous two seasons, he has alternated between their main roster and practice squad.
Pola-Mao has played in 27 games throughout his career, primarily as a key member of the special teams. In all, he has racked up 40 tackles, two sacks, a pass defense, an interception, and three quarterback hits.
