The Raiders have released a former first round draft pick. Offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood has been waived by the Raiders. Now that he is not on the team, Vegas will lose $7.9 million worth of cap space on Leatherwood.
The NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported the news on Tuesday.
Apparently, the Raiders asked every team in the league if they were interested in a trade, but could not find a partner, so were forced to cut him. This is the third first round draft pick from the 2020 and 2021 drafts that will not be on the team anymore (Henry Ruggs III and Damon Arnette).
Leatherwood won two CFP National Championships with Alabama in college. He was the 17th overall selection of the first round in the 2021 NFL Draft. He also played and started in every single game during the 2021 season.
Stay tuned for more breaking NFL content, including preseason moves, contract updates and more news from every team.
Featured image courtesy of USA TODAY Sports
You can “Like” The Game Haus on Facebook and “Follow” us on Twitter for more sports and esports articles from other great TGH writers along with Ben! “From Our Haus to Yours“
Players must be 21 years of age or older or reach the minimum age for gambling in their respective state and located in jurisdictions where online gambling is legal. Please play responsibly. Bet with your head, not over it. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, and wants help, call or visit: (a) the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey at 1-800-Gambler or www.800gambler.org; or (b) Gamblers Anonymous at 855-2-CALL-GA or www.gamblersanonymous.org.
