Raiders sign Joseph, cut McQuistan; Getting healthy after the Bye
William Joseph getting work in during the summer
The Oakland Raiders again signed defensive tackle William Joseph. This marks the third time this season the former New York Giant has landed in Silver & Black. And to make room on the roster, they released offensive lineman Paul McQuistan.
McQuistan has been serving as a back-up mainly since Oakland drafted him in the 3rd round of the 2006 entry draft.
He started six games in 2006, but was benched for the remainder of the season due to poor play. The following season, he played in all 16-games, starting six of them when the Raiders sustained injuries along the trenches. In 2008, he spent most of the campaign on injured reserve.
Oakland got some of their injured players back on the practice field on Monday. Running back Darren McFadden, wide receiver Chaz Schilens and right tackle Cornell Green participated during Monday’s session. All three are expected to be ready for their match-up against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
“This is the healthiest this football team has been, there’s no question, particularly on offense,” head coach Tom Cable commented. “In terms of having them all back and into sync and the energy in the huddle and all those things, it was good to have them back.”
On the defensive side of the ball; end Greg Ellis did not practice, as he had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee last week and Tommy Kelly was exempt due to personal matters.
Contact Author: Victor Cotto – SB Report Columnist
