Raiders cutting DE Carl Nassib

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The Las Vegas Raiders are cutting ties with defensive lineman Carl Nassib in a salary cap move after two mostly unproductive seasons.

ESPN reported Wednesday that the Raiders will cut Nassib in a move that will save them $8 million in room on this year's salary cap as of June.

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Nassib’s biggest impact with the Raiders came off the field last June when he became the first active NFL player to come out as gay. Nassib got strong support from his teammates and the organization.

The Raiders signed Nassib to a three-year, $25 million contract in 2020 but he never took on a big role on defense, playing less than half the snaps on defense each season.

His best highlight on the field came in last season's opener when his strip sack in overtime against Lamar Jackson set up the winning touchdown in the Raiders' 33-27 win over Baltimore.

In 27 games over two seasons with the Raiders, Nassib had four sacks and 13 quarterback hits.

Nassib was due a $7.75 million salary this season, which was too expensive for the Raiders given his production. Las Vegas had restructured his contract last season and will carry a dead cap charge of $1.65 million this season and $4.95 million next season to account for bonuses that hadn't hit the cap.

The Raiders also have added some help for the interior of their defensive line, agreeing on a two-year contract with versatile defensive lineman Bilal Nichols.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 15:  Carl Nassib #94 of the Las Vegas Raiders flexes during warmups before a game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium on November 15, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders