The Facts: The Raiders informed Janikowski today that they do not plan to bring him back for the 2018 season, a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter. An 18-year run with Raiders comes to an end.
Diehards Line:
Giorgio Tavecchio missed some big kicks when Janikowski was lost with a back injury during training camp. Assuming he returns, Tavecchio will have competition. It just won't be Janikowski, the 17th pick overall in the 2000 NFL Draft who turns 40 next month and is the franchise’s all-time leading scorer.