We’re still ten days yet before the Raiders re-convene for their first workouts of this offseason. That happens April 15. And yet today they cut ties with offensive lineman DJ Fluker.
Back in 2013, the former Alabama tackle was the 11th overall pick by the Chargers. In fact, he was Tom Telesco’s first top pick as GM of the Chargers. Now as Raiders GM, he’s cleaning out the closet.
Fluker is the second former Telesco first round pick to be released this offseason. Jerry Tillery was released last month.
Fluker was drafted as the answer at right tackle for the Chargers. That lasted two seasons before they moved him inside to guard, didn’t pick up his fifth-year option and let him walk after his rookie contract was up.
He has bounced around a lot since then. A season with the Giants, two in Seattle, and last appearing in an NFL game in 2020 for the Ravens. He was added to the Raiders practice squad late last season and now, without so much as an offseason workout, he’s out.