Overview
- The Las Vegas Raiders released wide receiver Cody White on Wednesday, Nov. 4 to open a roster spot and activated tight end Carter Runyon from injured reserve.
- The transaction was processed as the termination of a vested veteran’s contract, which allows White to sign with another team immediately rather than pass through waivers before the Nov. 10 trade deadline.
- White produced an early-season surge with eight catches for 112 yards and three touchdowns but has seen his offensive snaps and targets fall to just one catch for four yards across the past three weeks.
- Coaches and analysts note White’s special-teams value and his prior working relationship with coach Klint Kubiak in Seattle, which helps explain interest from other clubs including the Seahawks.
- Local commentators criticized the move as a questionable roster choice and the Raiders may plan to re-sign White to the practice squad, a step that would limit his game availability unless he is later promoted.