Late on Sunday night the Oakland Raiders made a post-2015 NFL Draft roster move that shocked those in the Bay Area, dropping one of their proven veterans on offense along with their top 2014 wide receivers in the wake of drafting Amari Cooper fourth overall and picking up Fresno State wideout Josh Harper as an undrafted free agent. Releasing former Green Bay Packers receiver and San Jose native James Jones in what was an eye opening move considering Jones performance for the team in his first season in Oakland.
Jones was one of the Raiders leading receivers in 2014, catching six touchdowns and providing leadership in the wide receiver group along with helping out rookie quarterback Derek Carr as a consistent target.