You pretty much knew the moment Marcus Peters didn’t take the field just before half time against the Chiefs that it was a big deal. The veteran cornerback had started every game this season, hadn’t missed many snaps this season, including playing every snap the previous two weeks. And he didn’t appear to be injured, yet was yanked from the game in favor of recently signed Jack Jones.
Interim head coach Antonio Pierce confirmed following the game that Peters being pulled was not injury related. That it was “coach’s decision”.
Hours later, Peters was released according to Vic Tafur of the Athletic.
Breaking: The Raiders have released CB Marcus Peters. He had a interception return for a TD in Week 8, but was benched last night. The move saves the team $1.5 million in incentives that Peters was on pace to earn.
— Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) November 27, 2023
Peters had become well known for his poor tackle attempts this season. He always appeared contact averse, instead constantly looking to pick the ball off or rip it out. He was only successful at taking the ball away once and gave up a whole lot more catches and missed tackles, so it seemed hardly worth it.
Peters will be subject to waivers.