Former Alabama offensive tackle DJ Fluker has signed with the Las Vegas Raiders. The news was first confirmed by Bleacher Report’s NFL insider, Jordan Schultz.
Fluker last played in the NFL in 2021 as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad.
In total, the Alabama native has played for six organizations in 11 years. Fluker previously played for the Los Angeles Chargers, New York Giants, Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins, Jaguars, and the Raiders.
Fluker has worked effortlessly to return to the NFL. According to Schultz, he has lost 50 pounds from working out in preparation of returning to the NFL. Now, he has the opportunity to make an impact for the Raiders. It will be interesting to see what kind of role he has heading into Week 14 of the regular season.
Comeback complete: Free agent OL DJ Fluker is signing with the #Raiders following last week’s workout, his agent @DerykGilmore tells me.
The former 1st-round pick has lost about 50 pounds and is in the best shape of his life. pic.twitter.com/4ba6hqBbtX
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) December 11, 2023
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