Arrion Springs – Noteworthy – Transaction
CB Arrion Springs was signed by the Raiders to the practice squad Wednesday (Nov. 21). He had been released by the Browns from the practice squad Nov. 13. Springs is a 5-foot-11, 208-pound cornerback that was originally signed by the Kansas City Chiefs this past offseason as an undrafted free agent out of Oregon. Springs has spent the 2018 regular season between the Chiefs’, New Orleans Saints’ and Cleveland Browns’ practice squads.
Johnny Holton – Noteworthy – Transaction
WR Johnny Holton was signed by the Raiders from their practice squad Wednesday (Nov. 21). Holton, a 6-foot-1, 190-pound receiver originally signed with the team as an undrafted free agent out of Cincinnati following the conclusion of the 2016 draft. Holton made the active roster following his first training camp and appeared in 31 games over his first two seasons, making one start and totaling 11 receptions for 252 yards (22.9 average), adding three scores. Holton has spent the 2018 campaign on the club’s practice squad, where he participated in a short stint as a converted cornerback.
Justin Ellis – Noteworthy – Injury – Transaction
DT Justin Ellis was designated for return from reserve/injured by the Raiders Thursday (Nov. 22). He is eligible to be activated to play immediately, but can practice for a maximum of 21 days.
Saeed Blacknall – Noteworthy – Transaction
WR Saeed Blacknall was signed by the Raiders to their practice squad Wednesday (Nov. 21). He had been waived by the Raiders Monday. Blacknall appeared in his first NFL action in Week 11 after being elevated to the club’s active roster.