Raiders releasing beginning CB Jack Jones, sources say

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders are releasing cornerback Jack Jones after trying to commerce him, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Jones performed in 24 video games with the Raiders after the franchise claimed him off waivers in 2023, following his launch from the New England Patriots, the place he performed only one full season.

In 2024, Jones began in 16 video games and totaled a career-best in tackles (69), passes defended (16) and interceptions (3). Nevertheless, Jones gave up 698 yards, 9 touchdowns and a passer ranking of 108.9 on 88 targets as the closest defender.

Following the departures of Jones and Nate Hobbs, who joined the Inexperienced Bay Packers on a four-year deal, the Raiders’ cornerback room options Jakorian Bennett, 2024 fourth-round choose Decamerion Richardson, M.J. Devonshire, Kyu Blu Kelly, Eric Stokes and Darnay Holmes.

Bennett, Stokes and Richardson play totally on the surface, and Holmes is the staff’s lone nickel cornerback. On the annual league assembly, normal supervisor John Spytek mentioned the staff has to determine the nickel spot.

“The nickel is a vital spot in Pete [Carroll]’s and [defensive coordinator Patrick Graham’s] protection,” Spytek mentioned. “… We stress the significance of that place in our protection. They’re requested to do rather a lot, and they are often laborious to seek out.”

Count on the Raiders to make use of this month’s draft to enhance their depth at cornerback. Las Vegas may goal Michigan cornerback Will Johnson within the first spherical. In the meantime, gamers reminiscent of Maxwell Hairston (Kentucky) and Trey Amos (Ole Miss) could possibly be potential Day 2 picks.

The information of Jones being launched was first reported by NFL Community.