HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders are releasing cornerback Jack Jones after making an attempt to commerce him, sources confirmed to ESPN on Sunday.
The Raiders will save $3.4 million in wage cap house by transferring on from Jones.
Jones performed in 24 video games with the Raiders after the franchise claimed him off waivers in 2023 following his launch from the New England Patriots, the place he performed just one full season.
In 2024, Jones began 16 video games and totaled profession bests in tackles (69), passes defended (16) and interceptions (3). However Jones gave up 698 yards, 9 touchdowns and a passer score of 108.9 on 88 targets as the closest defender.
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After the departures of Jones and Nate Hobbs, who joined the Inexperienced Bay Packers on a four-year deal, the Raiders’ cornerback room options Jakorian Bennett, 2024 fourth-round choose Decamerion Richardson, M.J. Devonshire, Kyu Blu Kelly, Eric Stokes and Darnay Holmes.
Bennett, Stokes and Richardson play totally on the surface, and Holmes is the staff’s lone nickel cornerback. On the annual league assembly, normal supervisor John Spytek stated the staff had to determine the nickel spot.
“The nickel is a essential spot in Pete [Carroll]’s and [defensive coordinator Patrick Graham’s] protection,” Spytek stated. “… We stress the significance of that place in our protection. They’re requested to do quite a bit, and they are often arduous to search out.”
Anticipate the Raiders to make use of this month’s draft to enhance their depth at cornerback. Las Vegas may goal Michigan cornerback Will Johnson within the first spherical. In the meantime, gamers similar to Maxwell Hairston (Kentucky) and Trey Amos (Ole Miss) might be potential Day 2 picks.
The information of Jones being launched was first reported by NFL Community.
