The Raiders’ 2018 draft class, Jon Gruden’s first back with the team, took another hit when the team cut cornerback Nick Nelson on Monday.
Nelson was waived/injured to make room or veteran cornerback Prince Amukamara, who officially signed with the team on Monday.
Nelson was a fourth-round draft pick two years ago. He was considered a solid player, but he was inured late in his college career. He dealt with some injuries with the Raiders and never really took off, playing in just 12 games.
His release was not a big surprise.