Despite not seeing much time with the Raiders last season, David Irving generated some interest in free agency this year. But the former Cowboys regular opted to re-sign with the Raiders. That deal did not end up lasting too long.
The Raiders released Irving on Friday. This is not the first time such a transaction has occurred. Las Vegas signed Irving midway through last season but cut him on multiple occasions, shuttling him to its practice squad. With practice squads not forming until September, Irving is back in free agency.
Irving played in two games last season, logging just 45 snaps, and has suited up for just four over the past three years. Suspensions have dogged the 27-year-old D-lineman, but he has avoided any bans since his most recent reinstatement last fall. The ex-Cowboys starter worked out for the Colts and Lions this offseason as well. While more interest may develop, Irving is nearly four years removed from his last season of consequence.
The 6-foot-7 pass rusher did log seven sacks in eight games in 2017; that has likely continued to generate interest. It will be interesting to see if the former Chiefs UDFA can land with a fourth NFL team.
Las Vegas added several defensive line pieces this offseason, signing Yannick Ngakoue and using a third-round pick on fellow defensive end Malcolm Koonce. Former top-five pick Solomon Thomas and Quinton Jefferson are also now with the Raiders. Like Irving, each has experience working at both D-end and D-tackle.
Drugs wrecked him.
This smells like there will be a news report in a month about Mr Irving. One of those that gets a passing mention but is not main news because he is not actively on a roster.
Hope I am wrong…
Funny how this drug addict can’t stay sober yet moves from team to team without an outcry from the media? Another guy is out of the league with ZERO criminal record signs on a team and you’d think he shouldn’t be afforded the chance and a disruption? That’s why the NFL/Media are upside down!
Get off my lawn!!!!
Back to Dallas. Jerry Jones on line one.
Not happening.
If David Irving decided that he wanted to be a QB, I doubt he’d have an invite to anyone’s training camp
If Tim Tebow decided that he wanted to be a TE, I doubt he’s have an invite to anyone’s training camp.
Wait … what?
But Tebow did get invited
Maybe he didn’t make the voluntary workouts.
Skipping voluntary OTAs just made it easy for the Raiders coaches to decide who to cut to reduce an overcrowded DL. Spot can be used for someone who wants to play, and practice at another position.
You could not be more spot on…
How many times have we heard Jon and Mike talk about wanting players that want to play and work and practice.
Doubtful skipping ‘voluntary’ workouts had anything to do with him being cut
I think skipping OTAs had everything to do with it. Irving was no sure thing to make the roster after all the additions there. He needed to complete to be able to allow the coaches to trim an overloaded position. Not showing up allowed other players to show they wanted the job, and apparently the coaches agreed they had enough there to let the guy who failed to compete go.
Irving last media headline will read: An NFL spokesperson reports that police responded to the home of David Irving, troubled NFL player today. Irving found dead of what has been initiated ruled as a drug overdose. Funeral arrangements are pending an autopsy.