Simpson was waived by the Raiders on Saturday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Simpson appeared in three games for the Raiders this season, starting two of them. The 25-year-old saw the field for the first time Thursday since Week 2, filling in for Alex Bars (knee) at left guard. If Bars is to miss extended time, the Raiders will likely rely on Dylan Parham to fill in.
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John Simpson: Waived by Las Vegas
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Simpson was waived by the Raiders on Saturday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Simpson, a fourth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, started every game for the Raiders in 2021. However, he has primarily played a reserve role this year. He will be a candidate to land with a contender in need of offensive line help via waivers.
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Raiders' John Simpson: Suits up Thursday
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Simpson (ribs) is listed as active for Thursday's game against the Cowboys.
Simpson approached the contest viewed as a game-time decision, but he'll be available Thursday and thus is slated to handle his starting left guard duties Week 12.
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Raiders' John Simpson: Dealing with rib injury
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Simpson (ribs) is questionable to return Sunday against the Bengals.
Simpson has started every game this season at left guard, so his absence would be a big blow to the Raiders' offensive line. If he is unable to return, Jordan Simmons will likely replace him for the remainder of the contest.
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Raiders' John Simpson: Ready to go Monday
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Simpson (shoulder) is active for Monday's game versus the Saints.
Simpson entered Monday questionable after suffering a shoulder injury during the practice week, but he'll be on standby Monday since the Raiders' offensive line is pretty banged up.
