Edgerton Hartwell released; Pakulak punting Friday

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Edgerton Hartwell released; Pakulak punting Friday

The Oakland Raiders released linebacker Edgerton Hartwell yesterday during the fading hours of training camp. Hartwell, 30, was looking to grab a spot on a linebacker unit that has no clear-cut starters after standouts Kirk Morrison and Thomas Howard. The former Baltimore Raven and Atlanta Falcon has played only 13-games the last two years due to [...]


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[MT Raider]

I have been concerned for a long time about our lack of depth at LB and lack of quality play from our starting SLB. Right now, the best we can hope for is a veteran to get cut. However, we really need depth. God forbid if TH or KM went down with an injury; we have no quality players to fill their shoes.

[BlackRain37]

I thought he looked good in the Niner game. He was making stops and was fired up the whole time he was in there. Oh well.

[sanddune]

Can't say I understand why he was released to bring in a back up punter. But I didn't really see him making the team anyways. That being said, we could really use some LBer depth.