The Las Vegas Raiders made headlines by claiming cornerback Jack Jones off waivers from the New England Patriots. In a surprising move, the Raiders released defensive end Isaac Rochell shortly after claiming Jones. This decision sparked controversy as it coincided with the team's social media posts recognizing Rochell's brother's service in the Air Force. The addition of Jones to the Raiders' secondary has drawn praise, with former coach Antonio Pierce highlighting Jones' playmaking abilities and expressing confidence in his growth. Meanwhile, Jack Jones himself has expressed enthusiasm about joining the Raiders, describing their secondary as 'elite' and emphasizing his determination to prove himself as a valuable player.
CB Jack Jones' initial thoughts on the #Raiders secondary? "Oh, we elite. We elite. There's going to be some plays made. For sure."
New #Raiders CB Jack Jones, on how he would describe his exit from the #Patriots: "I would say it wasn't the best fit. I can't really speak too much about it, just because I'm not on the coaching staff. I can't call it. Just wasn't the best fit, but I'm glad to be here."
New #Raiders CB Jack Jones: "I mean, I've still got some fire behind me. I kind of feel like I've got something to prove without going out of my way trying to prove it. I just want to show everybody I'm a good player and not just somebody you could just shoo away."
Jack Jones said Pierce put him at WR in high school and that’s why he got college offers. Said Raiders secondary is “elite.” https://t.co/q7xeAHDWkm
Isaac Rochelle responds to Raiders posting video feature on him, then releasing him https://t.co/b0HIFdhJJm https://t.co/w7q384Dt1v
Isaac Rochell’s wife, Allison Kuch, posts ‘emotional’ video after Raiders release https://t.co/LIp7QOF0bU https://t.co/tFWORl9TQg
A look at Raiders cornerback room after Jack Jones addition https://t.co/evwNPrMKKg via @SilverBlakPride
Defensive end Isaac Rochell had a perfect “bad timing” post after being cut by the Raiders https://t.co/nJwxZp8umt
Antonio Pierce said new CB Jack Jones "makes plays on the ball." Coached him in high school and college. On his off-field issues: "Nobody's perfect. But I have seen the growth."
Raiders cut Isaac Rochell on the same day they recognize his brother's Air Force service in an awkward moment on social media, as the NFL player himself says 'this is objectively really bad timing' https://t.co/BUHdubIQVp https://t.co/NkrnpUl6TD
Isaac Rochell called out Raiders for cutting him and then posting about him like he was still with team https://t.co/2VxVKTkcpB https://t.co/I1f4XCHitU
AWKWARD! The Raiders sent out a tweet focusing on Isaac Rochell and his older brother who is in the Air Force... only to then release Isaac just three hours later from the team. https://t.co/eVow0sI3ei
Raiders release Isaac Rochell hours after recognizing brother’s Air Force service https://t.co/Nmy7lT962V https://t.co/nMIg4Y9UBl
Isaac Rochell called out Raiders for cutting him and then posting about him like he was still with team https://t.co/KyNYlRry0k https://t.co/cvYYhQDVnX
Former Raiders DE Isaac Rochell gets cut hours after appreciation post from Raiders 😅 https://t.co/XPkJopSL9j
DE Isaac Rochell said Tuesday he has been released by the Raiders. Rochell has played in eight games this season. https://t.co/DZSySH0OCu https://t.co/tKAhRY2jsG
Raiders cut Isaac Rochell after claiming Jack Jones. https://t.co/6avtgNur7v
The Vikings joined the Raiders in putting a claim in on CB Jack Jones, per source. The Raiders had higher priority in the waiver order and land the former Patriot in their secondary.
Raiders rookie watch: Youngsters key to win https://t.co/cyHlfs0vKg via @SilverBlakPride