The free agent safety market just got a bit more interesting, assuming at least that Obi Melifonwu makes it that far after being released by the Oakland Raiders on Thursday.
The release of Melifonwu is quite a surprise from the outside looking in, although the reality is that Jon Gruden in this new chapter for the Raiders franchise is shocking everyone with the moves he (or his team) has made. After all, the safety was a second round pick for the team only last year, and it can’t hurt to keep a player around for at least a couple season after such a high investment, even if they are inconsistent or injured.