Jon Gruden isn't wasting any time moving on from his predecessors.
The Oakland Raiders announced the release of 2017 second-round pick Obi Melifonwu on Thursday, a move needed to clear up a roster spot for veteran corner Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie.
Melifonwu, 24, appeared in five games as a rookie but missed 11 contests due to knee and hip injuries. He suffered an injury Aug. 9 during training camp and has not been on the field since.
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