The Raiders have added some depth to their offensive line. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports (via Twitter) that the team has signed offensive lineman Oday Aboushi.
The 2013 fifth-round pick has managed to put together a solid five-year career, starting 26 of his 34 games (including 10 starts in 15 games for the Jets in 2014). The six-foot-five, 315-pound offensive guard spent last season with the Seahawks, where he started each of his eight games. He ultimately graded out as the No. 60 guard among 76 qualifiers, per Pro Football Focus, which assigned Aboushi bottom-five marks as a run blocker.
After ending last season on the injured reserve with a dislocated shoulder, Aboushi wasn’t able to garner a whole lot of interest this offseason. We heard back in May that the 49ers had hosted the veteran for a workout, but it’s otherwise been quiet for the 27-year-old.
With the Raiders, Aboushi will be reunited with offensive line coach Tom Cable, who had the same role with the Seahawks last season. While it’s unlikely that Aboushi will beat out Kelechi Osemele or Gabe Jackson for a starting gig, he could compete with Jon Feliciano, Denver Kirkland, James Stone, and Ian Silberman for backup reps.
His name is so much fun to say. Shout it into an empty room sometime- it’s a blast!