Kicker Sebastian Janikowski, whose 18-year run with the Raiders is nearing its end, released a lengthy statement Wednesday expressing his “gratitude” toward the team and its fans.
It was Janikowski’s first public comment since the Raiders confirmed they do not plan to bring the kicker back for next season. Janikowski will become a free agent next month, shortly after his 40th birthday. He issued the following statement through the Raiders:
“It hardly seems like 18 years ago that my name was called as a first round draft pick by Al Davis to play for the Oakland Raiders.