Oakland Raiders: Four players to let walk, cut, and re-sign in 2019

By Brad Weiss | Jan 7, 2019

ALAMEDA, CA - JANUARY 09: Oakland Raiders new head coach Jon Gruden (L) talks with Raiders owner Mark Davis during a news conference at Oakland Raiders headquarters on January 9, 2018 in Alameda, California. Jon Gruden has returned to the Oakland Raiders after leaving the team in 2001. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) /

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OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 11: Brandon LaFell #19 of the Oakland Raiders runs after a catch against the Los Angeles Chargers during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 11, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

Let him walk: Brandon LaFell

Brandon LaFell is another guy the Raiders brought in to provide veteran leadership in 2018, but he just could not stay healthy. There were moments where he shined, as he scored twice over a four-game span, but an Achilles injury ended his season prematurely.

In 2019, LaFell will be 32-years old, and while he could have something left in the tank, being that old at the position, and coming off a devastating injury will be hard to overcome. Oakland is likely to want to get younger at the wide receiver position, so it does not make much sense to offer him a new contract.

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The Raiders are going to revamp this position group, and while LaFell made some impact when he was actually on the field, they likely are not going to bring him back. He is a veteran, and a sure-handed guy, so you can never rule out Gruden taking another flier on him in 2019, but it just does not seem likely.

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