Johnny Townsend P FA Wed 8/14/19 6:59 PM
Johnny Townsend
P FA
Townsend was claimed off waivers by the Giants on Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Townsend was recently waived by the Raiders on Tuesday and didn't have to wait long to find a new team. The Florida product will now battle incumbent Riley Dixon for the starting punter job in 2019.
Johnny Townsend P FA Tue 8/13/19 1:09 PM
Johnny Townsend
P FA
Townsend was waived by the Raiders on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Townsend, a 2018 fifth-round pick by the Raiders, will now search for a role elsewhere in the league. During his time at Florida, Townsend led the nation in average yards per punt with 47.55.
Johnny Townsend P FA Sat 4/28/18 3:34 PM
Johnny Townsend
P FA
The Raiders selected Townsend in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft, 173rd overall.
EDGE Analysis
The ex-Florida punter will take over as Marquette King's replacement in Oakland. Townsend continues an interesting trend in this year's draft as not only the third punter drafted, but as the third punter drafted in the fifth round. He led the nation in average yards per punt at 47.55 and will be an asset in the punting game for the Raiders.