November 12, 2008 Tight end John Madsen was released by the Raiders on Wednesday, according to the Contra Costa Times.
Our View:Madsen has only appeared in four games this year and did not hold any fantasy value.
October 6, 2008 John Madsen has returned to Oakland to fill Seth Wand's (placed on IR) spot on the roster, according to the Oakland Tribune.
Our View:Madsen was previously waived on September 19 by the Raiders to make room for tight end Ben Troupe. Madsen is merely adequate as an NFL tight end, and holds no value.
September 24, 2008 John Madsen auditioned for the Ravens, according to the Carroll County Times. He was recently released by Oakland.
Our View:If signed, he would provide little more than adequate depth at tight end.
September 20, 2008 The Oakland Raiders have released tight end John Madsen, according to Scout.com.
Our View:Madsen was a backup who did not have any receptions on the season, though he did make four starts for the team in the two seasons prior to 2008.
March 21, 2008 The Oakland Raiders have re-signed exclusive rights free agent tight end Jon Madsen, according to the Contra Costa Times. Madsen is a backup, who has started four games the past two seasons for Oakland.
