Even with Taiwan Jones returning to health, Raiders needed some help in the return game. They brought in some reinforcement, signing receiver and return specialist Walter Powell off the Buffalo Bills practice squad on Friday morning.
His agents reported the news on Twitter.
A sixth-round pick in 2014, Powell averaged 25.8 yards per kickoff return and 19.7 yards per punt return this preseason. He also returned a punt 54 yards for a touchdown.
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He should give some instant punch to the return game, which was stuck in neutral most of the year.