Raiders cut 7th round rookie CB MJ Devonshire after waiver claims

Initially the Raiders entire rookie class made the 53-man roster. But after the team claimed a couple players off waivers from other teams, seventh round CB MJ Devonshire became their first rookie casualty.

Devonshire had his moments in camp, but struggled in preseason play, showing he clearly has some development needed, but has some raw tools to work with. Whether that be with the Raiders or another team should they wish to claim him.

This also means that initially the Raiders will be without both of this year’s seventh round picks because safety Trey Taylor has been placed on partial season IR.

Currently the Raiders have two spots available on their practice squad so it seems very possible Devonshire is brought back to fill one of those two spots.

At the moment, the only cornerback on the practice squad is Sam Webb. And there are just four cornerbacks on the active roster. One of whom is fourth round rookie DeCamerion Richardson. So, Devonshire’s return could be valuable and should he develop quickly, could lead to a return to the active roster in short order.