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Las Vegas Raiders release cornerback Marcus Peters following Chiefs game, coach exchange

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Posted at 3:55 PM, Nov 27, 2023
and last updated 2023-11-28 01:56:15-05

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Raiders released cornerback Marcus Peters.

NFL says Peters was benched during Sunday's game in the second quarter after a missed tackle and exchange with interim Head Coach Pierce.

The team lost to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, 31 to 17.

This announcement comes around the same time the Raiders released safety Roderic Teamer following a DUI arrest.

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The NFL says Peters struggled this season. He had 43 tackles in 12 starts this season, five pass breakups and one interception, which he returned for a 75-yard touchdown against the Lions.

Before signing a 1-year contract, the cornerback played for the Chiefs, Rams and Ravens.