Just two weeks ago, new Raiders head coach Jon Gruden made it sound as if Michael Crabtree would be back with the team this season.
While it wasn't certain then, it appears to be happening now.
In danger of being released to save $7 million, Crabtree will be brought back by the Raiders for the 2018 season, according to The Athletic.
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Back on Feb. 15, Gruden addressed Crabtree's future with the team.
“I got to bump into Crabtree. Hopefully we can get the best out of Crabtree and his career," Gruden told the Bay Area News Group.
The 30-year-old Crabtree is owed $7,687,500 in salary and bonuses in 2018 and $8,250,000 in 2019.
After two productive seasons with the Raiders, 2017 was a substandard season for the former first-round pick. He caught just 58 passes for 618 yards and eight touchdowns.
