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Raiders sign CB Chigozie Anusiem, place CB Kyu Blu Kelly on the Reserve/Injured list

Dec 09, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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The Raiders have signed CB Chigozie Anusiem and placed CB Kyu Blu Kelly on the Reserve/Injured list, the team announced Tuesday.

Anusiem was most recently on the Arizona Cardinals practice squad but entered the NFL in 2024 as an undrafted free agent with the Washington Commanders and has also spent time with the Cleveland Browns.

The 6-foot-1, 200-pound cornerback played four years at Cal and two at Colorado State, appearing 84 career games and recording 133 total tackles, one interceptions and 18 passes defensed.

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