Josh McDaniels has recruited another former player to Las Vegas. The Raiders are signing tight end Jacob Hollister to a one-year deal, reports NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero (on Twitter).
Hollister was an UDFA pickup by the Patriots when McDaniels was New England’s offensive coordinator, seeing time in 23 games. He saw a larger offensive role during his two seasons in Seattle, collecting 558 receiving yards and six touchdowns between the 2019 and 2020 seasons.
The tight end reunited with Josh Allen in Buffalo last offseason, but he didn’t end up making the team. He later caught on with the Jaguars, hauling in nine receptions in seven games (two starts).
Hollister will be counted on for his blocking and special teams ability with the Raiders. He’ll be joining a depth chart that features Darren Waller and Foster Moreau.
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How about signing positions you need first.
What, you think a billion dollar business doesn’t have the front office staff to handle more than one thing at a time?
He’ll be counted on for his blocking? Or rather lack there of… Dude is 100% a receiving TE. He will try his darndest to block, but that is not his game. I’ve watched him get destroyed far too many times as a blocker.
Every team needs depth and guys who play well on special teams. These can’t all be Davante Adams and Chandler Jones level moves