Raiders Release Cappa, Clear Cap Space

0:00Here's more NFL news for March 7th. The Las Vegas Raiders finished the 2025 season with just three wins, earning the number one overall draft pick after one of their worst. Years Ever. A big part of the problem was their shaky offensive line and clashing ideas from leaders Pete Carroll and John Spytek. Now under new coach Clint Kubiak, the team kicked off the offseason by releasing Guard Alex Kappa, a move fans are calling smart. Kappa came over after a rough 2024 with the Cincinnati Bengals, but the previous regime signed him anyway because of his past blocking. For Tom Brady during a Super Bowl run in Tampa Bay, the decision backfired hard as he struggled right away and lost his starting spot as the season dragged on. Raiders fans felt the pain from their league worst offense, partly because capitoled valuable playing time from promising young lineman Jackson, Powers Johnson. It was a clear mismatch that hurt the team's rebuild and left supporters frustrated with the old front office choices.

1:00This release clears $5 million in salary cap space for the Raiders, who already ranked third in the league for available money. They're also expected to cut quarterback Geno Smith soon, freeing up even more room to build around their future. Kubiak acted early in the offseason, showing he's focused on long-term fixes ahead of rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza's debut. Things like this, signal a fresh start, and have Raider Nation optimistic about turning things around. This episode is supported by our sponsor. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly, built for nighttime listening, so L. I. S. O. L. I. S. O. L. I. Sully pillow dot com.