Raiders cut Isaac Rochell on the same day they recognize his brother’s Air Force service in an awkward moment on social media, as the NFL player himself says ‘this is objectively really bad timing’
- The 28-year-old defenseman played for the Chargers, Colts and Browns
- Rochell was cut for Jack Jones, who played five games for the Patriots this year
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The Las Vegas Raiders have released Isaac Rochell, hours after he took to social media to salute his brother’s military service, with the player calling out the NFL team for posting about him as if he was still on the roster at an awkward time online .
Las Vegas cut the 28-year-old defensive end on Tuesday to sign newly acquired cornerback Jack Jones, whose weapons charges were dropped in September.
While Rochell lamented his former employer’s decision to fire him, he made sure to poke a little fun at the situation he now suddenly finds himself in.
Just hours before learning he would become a free agent, the Raiders shared a video and press release about X of Rochell touting his brother’s success and impact in the Air Force, while also wearing the team’s official practice gear .
After announcing the news of his release on social media, Rochell shared his thoughts with fans on how things were stacking up.
The Raiders shot DE Isaac Rochell, 28, after he saluted his brother’s military service on Tuesday, X
Rochell complained about the way the Raiders handled their decision after news of his release broke
Rochell watches before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in October this year
“This is objectively very bad timing,” Rochell wrote as the caption to a repost of the video.
The player also joked about his new-found status on TikTok, explaining that November 14 is an unlucky day for him.
”When I wake up this morning, this shows up on my timeline,” Rochell said of the Raiders’ tribute video to his brother. “Last year November 14, I was released by the Browns and I looked at my wife and thought, ‘Oh, that’s crazy, a year ago today I was released.’ And then I got this text message. You are joking.’
Rochell managed to stay positive and revealed that he is “excited about the next chapter” of his life and career. According to the player, his wife has to give a week in four weeks.
Rochell with his brother Matt, in a family photo shared by the Raiders in a tribute video on Tuesday
The Raiders cut Rochell to make room for former Patriots cornerback Jack Jones
Jones was a fourth-round pick by the Patriots out of Arizona State in 2022 and has played 121 defensive snaps in five games (no starts) this season.
Jones reportedly missed a team curfew before the Week 9 game against the Washington Commanders and made just 10 appearances in Sunday’s loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Frankfurt, Germany.
He has recorded 42 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes defended in 18 career games (two starts).
Jones returned an interception 40 yards for a touchdown against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers on October 2, 2022 at Lambeau Field.