3 surprising cut candidates for the Oakland Raiders
By Nick Ellis
The Oakland Raiders brought in a ton of talent this past offseason, and that could lead to some surprising cuts this summer.
Heading into training camp, the Oakland Raiders coaching staff will be able to see who is worthy of a roster spot. Obviously there will be some position battles, and some players are going to end up getting cut, whether it be due to a lack of skill, discipline, or being out of shape.
Take into consideration that these are only surprising candidates, meaning we will not be including any of the running backs currently in a battle for the roster spot, or any of the players on the bottom of the depth chart. These are players that were expected to make a difference on the field, but may not even get the chance to see it.
Unlike last year, the Raiders have a ton of depth at multiple positions this summer, having added talent via free agency, through trades, and a solid draft class. With four of the first 40 picks in the 2019 NFL Draft, starters are going to come from this class, leaving some veterans looking for a job.
Let’s take a look at three players that could be surprising candidates to get cut.