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Four surprise cuts for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2020

By Nick Ellis

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - AUGUST 15: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 and wide receiver Tyrell Williams #16 of the Oakland Raiders talk on the sidelines during the first half of the NFL preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - AUGUST 15: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 and wide receiver Tyrell Williams #16 of the Oakland Raiders talk on the sidelines during the first half of the NFL preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – OCTOBER 11: Gabe Jackson No. 66 of the Oakland Raiders defends against the Denver Broncos in the second quarter at O.co Coliseum on October 11, 2015 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – OCTOBER 11: Gabe Jackson No. 66 of the Oakland Raiders defends against the Denver Broncos in the second quarter at O.co Coliseum on October 11, 2015 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

Gabe Jackson

Gabe Jackson is a great guard when healthy, but the problem is, he has struggled with injuries the last two seasons. With an injury-plagued season, Jackson struggled a bit and did not live up to his expectations. While Jackson was hurt, Denzelle Good did a fantastic job filling in for him, and the Raiders rewarded Good with a contract extension.

With that being said, I would be surprised if the Raiders cut Jackson, as he is a great player, but the fact that releasing him would result in no cap hit makes this something to keep an eye on. If the Raiders released Jackson, they would save about $9 million, in addition, they would receive no salary cap penalty for cutting him.

Jackson has the potential to be great, but the Raiders showed that their offensive line could survive without him, and the Raiders could do a lot with that $9 million this offseason. The Raiders offensive line is a good one, and fellow guard Richie Incognito was just wrapped up for two more years, but changes could be coming.

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