NFL World Reacts to Kenyan Drake News

In a surprising move given the financial implications,

Las Vegas Raiders Reportedly Kicked Kenyan Drake This Year

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Planned to hit a $3.6 million pay-cap, as well as a $4.4 million hit in 2023.

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The news was first reported by Tom Pelicero of NFL Network.

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Drake, 28, after recovering from a broken right ankle at the end of last season

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was back in the camp. He played three Raiders pre-season games,

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Running 30 yards on 12 carries and caught five passes for 27 yards.

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Drake initially signed a two-year, $11 million contract

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Signed with the Raiders last year as a free agent.

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However, this was under the previous rule of GM Mike Mayock and head coach John Gruden.

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