The Facts: The Raiders notified Janikowski that their all-time games and points leader that he’s not part of their plans for 2018, his agent, Paul Healy, confirmed. Janikowski still remains on the roster, scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent March 14. ESPN first reported the conversation between the Raiders and Janikowski. Janikowski, who turns 40 on March 2, said he’s not done yet. “He plans on getting another job,” Healy said. “Unfortunately, he had this back issue. He’s healthy now, and he’s ready to go.”
Diehards Line:Jon Gruden, rehired last month, was entering his third season as Raiders coach in 2000 when then-owner Al Davis made Janikowski the fourth kicker in NFL history to be drafted in the first round. No specialist has been selected there since. Looking back, Janikowski “couldn’t ask for a better experience (with the Raiders),” Healy said. He soon can explore a new one elsewhere. Impending free agents can enter contract negotiations with other teams beginning March 12.