On September 26th, the Oakland Raiders released longtime fullback Marcel Reece.
Even though Jamize Olawale had emerged (and had earned an extension), it was a surprise to see Reece let go. Especially after the team had kept Reece on the roster through the offseason and through the preseason, knowing he would be suspended the first three game of the year.
Then after his suspension was lifted, he was cut. Reece was yet to release a statement of any kind about being cut, until tonight:
To the Nation,
I would just like to take a quick minute to say THANK YOU.