Andrew PetersDecember 11, 2023 Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire through Getty Images Free representative offending lineman D.J. Fluker is signing with the Las Vegas Raiders after running out the NFL given that 2020. The previous preliminary choose of Alabama has actually been working to return into the league, and he has actually now landed with the Raiders, his representative informed Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz. Not just is he back on an NFL lineup, however he is obviously in the very best shape of his life, per Schultz, down about 50 pounds and prepared to make his return. Fluker last played in the 2020 season for the Baltimore Ravens, playing 16 video games and beginning 8. The 32-year old has actually run out the league for a number of years and has actually been exercising with groups over the previous couple of months. He took part in Alabama’s 2023 Pro Day back in March. Fluker belonged to the Raiders’ practice team in 2021. Fluker was an elite lineman at Alabama and was chosen 11th general in the 2013 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. He invested 4 seasons with the Chargers, a season with the New York Giants, 2 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks and a season with the Ravens. Throughout his very first 8 seasons, he was a routine starter at ideal deal with and ideal guard. In his return efforts, Fluker exercised with the Carolina Panthers in addition to the Raiders recently. Part of his lack from the NFL was because of an injury and a suspension. Fluker got a six-game suspension ahead of the 2021 season, though he suffered a meniscus injury that needed surgical treatment and was cut by the Miami Dolphins and provided an injury settlement. It’s unclear whether Fluker will see the field in the last 4 video games of the season or function as a member of the practice team to provide him time to prepare after a prolonged duration off the field. The Raiders are going through a training search after shooting Josh McDaniels in November, so there is some instability within the company at the minute. Despite what his function will be, Fluker has actually effectively finished a resurgence to the NFL and is now wanting to end up being the gamer he was years back.
Raiders Rumors: D.J. Fluker to Sign Contract; Lost 50 Pounds Since Last Game in 2020
