Fluker had been teasing a possible comeback on social media, but the odds were stacked against him. The veteran played 16 games for the Ravens in 2020, including eight starts.
Fluker last signed with the Dolphins practice squad on April 20, 2021. The former Bama standout did not end up playing for Miami.
The Panthers had previously been linked to Fluker, but the veteran ultimately signed with the Raiders. Fluker will look a lot different in Las Vegas than during his last NFL stint. The former Seahawks starter revamped his entire diet to lose 50 pounds.
“New Raiders OL DJ Fluker revamped his entire training regimen to incorporate strength training, cardio and clean eating to lose the 50 pounds,” Schultz added. “It’s a great example of perseverance and self-belief! Now, he’s back in the NFL and back with the Silver & Black.”
As for Seattle, the team has their own problems on the offensive line. The Seahawks headed into the season hoping the unit could be a strength led by young tackles Charles Cross and Abe Lucas.
Injuries and inconsistent play have plagued the Seattle offensive line throughout the season. Seattle Sports’ Brock Huard believes the guard play has been the unit’s biggest weakness.
“I know there’s been movement at tackle, but by and large Jason Peters has done a nice job, (Jake) Curhan before him filled in for Abe Lucas, and Abe has done a nice job the last couple of weeks being back,” Huard said during a December 14 edition of “Brock & Salk.” “(Left tackle) Charles Cross is, again, one of those young studs and is a difference-maker for you in the years ahead. But the guard to guard has just not been good enough.”
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