The Raiders are releasing tight end Clive Walford, according to ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter (on Twitter). The former third-round pick is expected to find a new home quickly, Schefter says.
Walford, 27 in October, had 33 catches for 359 yards and three touchdowns in 2016. He also had similar numbers as a rookie. Last year, however, he was not a focal part of the offense thanks to the arrival of Jared Cook. Walford had just nine grabs for 80 yards and zero TDs while Cook put up a 54/688/2 stat line.
Jon Gruden is a proponent of two tight end sets, but he’ll lean on Cook and blocking specialist Lee Smith with some involvement from the newly signed Derek Carrier. By cutting Walford, the Raiders save $1.9MM against $200K in dead money.
Seems like a fit for Detroit on a 2 year incentive deal.
Beat me to it Dio. Honolulu Blue will look good on Clive
Would be a real nice pickup for the Ravens
Or the Vikings, maybe?