Report: Raiders release CB Smith
Cornerback Sean Smith is reportedly being released by the Oakland Raiders and is soon to be on the roll call of the California prison system.
Smith will plead guilty on Tuesday to a felony count of assault with great bodily injury related to an altercation in Pasadena last year, the Los Angeles Times reported. He will be sentenced to one year in jail and three years of probation as part of his plea agreement, the Times reported.
NFL Network reported Smith would be released before the start of NFL free agency on Wednesday.
Parting with Smith will save the Raiders $8.25 million against the salary cap in 2018.
New 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman, who is acting as his own agent, told The MMQB he called Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie about joining Oakland but was told the team wouldn't have the salary cap room for a top-tier cornerback.
Smith signed a four-year, $40 million deal with the Raiders in 2016. That contract included $20 million in guarantees.
Smith turns 31 in July.
--Field Level Media
