Despite being a seventh-round pick, Vadal Alexander served as a key depth piece for the Raiders during his first two NFL seasons. He started five games as a rookie and four last season.
But he appears to be on his way out of Oakland. Jon Gruden said Monday (via Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, on Twitter) the Raiders are likely to move on from the third-year blocker in the next few days.
In addition to being suspended for four games for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances, Alexander did not report to Raiders camp. The Raiders also made significant additions to their offensive line this offseason, using a first-round pick on Kolton Miller and a second-round selection on Brandon Parker.
With two years remaining on his contract, the 24-year-old Alexander would be placed on waivers if the Raiders indeed cut ties with him.
And the Seahawks eagerly wait for the official release…
LOL
As they should, he’s still a young lineman that has the talent to get better with more experience..
The Seahawks could certainly use him, and I wouldn’t be at all suprised to see Seattle put in a claim for him
Patriots possibly too. They have a need for O-linemen. Plus the 4 game suspension fits with the Pats operating plans.
Does anyone know the reasons behind Alexander’s not reporting to camp? He’s expected to be there even though he will be suspended and this can’t be a contract holdout… seems odd.