Raiders sign FB Ryan Yurachek, waive Henry Poggi
The Raiders will take a look at another fullback, signing free agent Ryan Yurachek on Friday and waiving Henry Poggi.
Yurachek played tight end at Marshall, where he made first-team All-Conference USA his senior season and totaled 143 catches with 26 touchdowns over four seasons. He signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent last month and was waived last week.
As the Raiders’ roster stands now, Yurachek would be the backup fullback going into training camp behind Keith Smith. That had been Poggi, who signed with the Raiders as an undrafted free agent following rookie minicamp.
The Raiders reconvene for training camp in late July.