Raiders waive former 1st-rounder Abram

The Las Vegas Raiders released former first-round safety Johnathan Abram, the team announced.

The 26-year-old defensive back will be placed on waivers. If he goes unclaimed, he would then become an unrestricted free agent.

The Raiders reportedly attempted to shop Abram prior to the league's Nov. 1 trade deadline but were unable to find a suitable offer.

Las Vegas opted to decline the fifth-year options of Abram and fellow 2019 first-round selections Josh Jacobs and Clelin Ferrell this past offseason.

The Mississippi State product was due to make $2 million in base salary this season, according to Over the Cap.

Abram's rookie campaign in 2019 was mostly wiped out after he sustained an injury to his rotator cuff and labrum in the Raiders' season opener. He bounced back in 2020, starting 13 games. He posted career highs last season with 116 tackles and five tackles for loss.

Abram has tallied 48 tackles and one pass breakup through eight games in 2022.