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Raiders Waive Holton

Nov 26, 2018 at 01:57 PM

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ALAMEDA, Calif. – The Oakland Raiders have waived WR Johnny Holton, the club announced Monday.

Holton originally signed with the team as an undrafted free agent out of Cincinnati following the conclusion of the 2016 NFL Draft. Holton spent the first 11 weeks of the 2018 campaign on the club's practice squad before being elevated to the active roster and making his season debut in Week 12. Over his first three years, Holton has appeared in 32 games, making one start and totaling 11 receptions for 252 yards (22.9 avg.), adding three scores.

Additionally, the club has released CB Arrion Springs from the practice squad.

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