Earlier today, the Silver and Black lost a fan favorite and camp standout in linebacker Javin White. He was signed to the New York Jets’ practice squad, leaving the Raiders’ linebacker core slightly thin.
Javin White went undrafted in last year’s draft, and this season he totaled three solo tackles and one tackle for a loss. Javin White was making strides during the preseason until he injured his knee against the Los Angeles Rams.
So, what is the next step in regards to this move? Well, earlier today the Raiders signed two new linebackers to the team. Those players are Justin March-Lillard and Kyle Wilber. There’s no word if they’re expected to play this Sunday. However, more will be known as we get closer to game day.
While Javin’s energy will be missed on the field, the best of luck is wished to him on his next career move, and if things don’t work out in Met Life Stadium, the Silver and Black will welcome him back with open arms.
Raiders fans, be sure to check out RaiderDamus and his Friday foretelling! Here’s a recent snippet.
Greetings, Raider Nation! It is I, the salt on the rim of your margarita, the 7-Up in your Shirley Temple, and the hot in your toddy, Raiderdamus the Great and Powerful. I come to you today hopeful, fresh off a correct prediction of a Raiders victory over the Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day by the Great Beyond. Due to the overall mediocrity of the AFC, the Raiders are in a prime position to compete for a playoff spot, and this week is one of the weeks they absolutely must win in order to achieve that goal.
But will the Raiders be victorious this week? To that end, I’ve once again contacted the all-knowing Great Beyond and asked him to send me a message regarding this Sunday’s game. Here is the message I was sent:
“In an area that boasts Congress, the CIA, the NSA, the FBI, the DEA and the FDA, the Washington Football Team still manages to be the slimiest, scummiest, least personable organization in the nation’s capital.”
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*Top Photo: Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal
