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Raiders cut to 53: Jelani Jenkins says he’s out

ALAMEDA — When the Raiders release their list of players Saturday that were released to reach the mandated roster size of 53, it will include Jelani Jenkins, a candidate to start on the weak side at linebacker.

Jenkins, 25, was the only free agent the Raiders signed in the off-season. The one-year contract worth $1 million was an indication that Jenkins would be in a competitive situation, however, and for most of training camp he ran behind second-year player Cory James.

Jenkins, who played four seasons with the Miami Dolphins, made the announcement himself on social media.