NFL Cutdown Day: Alex Leatherwood released; Kenyan Drake Likely Joining Ravens
The Las Vegas Raiders have decided to move on from former Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood after just one season.
Las Vegas, which hired a new general manager and head coach during the offseason, waived the 2021 first-round pick on Tuesday, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per a source.
However, Leatherwood isn't expected to be a free agent for long.
All NFL teams had to get down to the 53-man roster by Tuesday afternoon. They can subsequently sign players to practice squads.
Bills Release O.J. Howard
The Buffalo Bills made a surprise cut when they let go former Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard. The former Tampa Bay Buccaneers first-round pick signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract in Buffalo during the offseason.
He'll keep the $3.195 million that's guaranteed.
Howard had three receptions on four targets in 78 preseason snaps.
Kenyan Drake Update
Unless something surprising happens, former Alabama running back Kenyan Drake will sign with the Ravens.
Drake was told by the Raiders that they would be releasing him on Aug. 22.
Drake was to start the second year of a two-year, $11 million contract with the Raiders, after signing as a free agent.
Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported that the Baltimore Ravens will be hosting Drake on a free-agent visit on Tuesday. The expectation was the Ravens would sign him if “all goes well.”
Other Moves:
- The Eagles announced their 53-man roster, which included undrafted cornerback Josh Jobe.
- The Browns released tight end Miller Forristall.
- The Panthers cut guard Deonte Brown.
- The Patriots released defensive tackle LaBryan Ray.
- The Jets cut center Ross Pierschbacher.
- The Lions let defensive back Saivion Smith go.
- The Colts kept defensive back Tony Brown on their 53-man roster.
- Running back Brian Robinson Jr. remained active on the Washington Commanders roster despite getting shot multiple times in a botched carjacking this week.
This story will be updated as more moves are announced.
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