The Raiders dropped a couple of offensive linemen from their practice squad on Monday, but one of their new pickups should definitely catch the eye of every Seattle sports fan out there. Our former offensive lineman, Amari Kight, just signed with the Raiders, reuniting with ex-Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak, who’s now their coach.
A Top-10 Bust and a Quick Exit
First up on the chopping block for the Raiders was offensive lineman Evan Neal. This dude was a huge name, drafted seventh overall by the Giants in 2022. He started his career at right tackle, then they shuffled him over to right guard, but he didn’t even play a single snap there last season. After ending his Giants tenure with 29 games played, including 27 starts, New York cut him loose after preseason this year. The Raiders scooped him up, but he didn’t get active for any games and hasn’t played in a game since 2024. Just wild how a seventh overall pick can fall out of the league so fast.
They also sent tight end Chris Myarick packing from the practice squad. Myarick at least saw some action, getting activated for two games this season, playing eight snaps on offense and three on special teams. So yeah, big moves for their practice squad, but not exactly lighting up the league with these guys.
That Emerald City Connection Is Back
Now, here’s where it gets interesting for us. In a couple of corresponding moves, the Raiders signed two offensive tackles to their practice squad: Amari Kight and Darian Kinnard. You remember Amari Kight, right? The 25-year-old played for our Seahawks just last season in 2025! He appeared in four games for Seattle before we had to waive him during preseason with an undisclosed injury.
And guess who was the offensive coordinator for the Seahawks last season when Kight was here? Klint Kubiak! Now Kubiak is the coach for the Raiders, and he’s bringing Kight back into the fold. It’s a classic reunion story, and you gotta wonder what Kubiak sees in Kight that might get him another shot at the big time, even if it’s not in green and blue. The other guy they signed, Darian Kinnard, was a fifth-round pick for the Chiefs in 2022, and he’s been a journeyman, even appearing in every game and starting four for the Packers last season.
It’s always cool to see former Hawks get another shot, especially when it’s a reunion with a coach who knows them. Let’s keep an eye on Kight and see if he can make some noise out there, maybe even crack an active roster spot later this season. You never know who’s gonna step up.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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