One of the Raiders’ seasoned defensive backs could be cut as soon as this week. According to Vic Tafur of The Athletic, the Las Vegas Raiders intend to cut veteran cornerback Marcus Peters.
The 30-year-old, a two-time first-team All-Pro wide out, was likely playing his final game for the Raiders after being benched before halftime on Sunday. Following a botched tackle, interim head coach Antonio Pierce benched Peters during the second quarter of the team’s 31-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: #Raiders are expected to cut Pro-Bowl CB Marcus Peters, via @VicTafur
Peters apparently gave "Minimal effort" on some plays, dating back to costly plays in the losses against the #Bears and #Dolphins this season.
Peters had a pick-6 of Jared Goff earlier… https://t.co/xkHf7zGxMb pic.twitter.com/dkXDP6Cvxa
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) November 27, 2023
At halftime, the two had a little conversation on the sidelines. It seems unlikely that Peters will rejoin the squad for the Week 14 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings.
