How you feeling about it?
Sunday, in a somewhat unexpected weekend move, the Las Vegas Raiders reportedly decided to release young starting cornerback Jack Jones, according to NFL Media.
The #Raiders are releasing CB Jack Jones, sources say, after Las Vegas attempted to trade him. An intriguing option for a CB-needy team. pic.twitter.com/KciN550fPz
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 6, 2025
The move will likely become official Monday afternoon. Earlier Sunday, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that the Raiders were trying to trade Jones before a release. But, now, it appears he will had to waivers. The Raiders were hoping that a team would emerge and trade for Jones to keep him from the waiver process. Technically, that can still happen before Monday.
The Raiders claimed Jones off waivers in November, 2023 when the New England Patriots and Bill Belichick gave up on him midway through his second NFL season. The Patriots drafted Jones, 27, in the fourth round in 2022.
Jones had his moments in 2023, but struggled in 2024. He has ball skills (he had three Pick 6s in 24 games with the Raiders) but he was inconsistent, Jones started 16 games in 2024.
Jones is being cut despite the Raiders having a need at the position. The Raiders will likely choose between newly signed Eric Stokes, Jakorian Bennett and Decamarion Richardson as the outside cornerbacks. They could also address the position in the draft and free agency.
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