And the first surprising cut made by Jon Gruden is…. Obi Melifonwu. But is it really that surprising? Melifonwu has been cursed with injuries ever since he entered the league. The curse didn’t subside even after finally recovering from his hip injury. Gruden and his staff just don’t know who Melifonwu is.
Like I stated in a recent article regarding Melifonwu, the only thing this coaching staff knows about him is how unavailable he is. If that’s what you’re known for, then consider your roster spot as good as gone.
It’s well known that Gruden despises the lack of time he has with his players, so why would he allocate any time towards a player who’s been a ghost on the team?