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Raiders shockingly waive kicker Giorgio Tavecchio

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The Oakland Raiders have already made a big decision about their kicker for the upcoming season.

The Raiders have waived kicker Giorgio Tavecchio, as first reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Michael Gehlkin. The news means the Raiders like rookie Eddy Pineiro for the starting job.

Tavecchio went just 16-for-21 on his field goal attempts last season, which falls below what NFL teams want out of their kicker. He was chosen by the Raiders to replace Sebastian Janikowski last year. It was the 28-year-old’s first career NFL regular season action after years on practice squads.

Pineiro likely winning the job isn’t necessarily a surprise, but what is surprising is the timing of Tavecchio being cut. The move not only came very early in camp, but also on a day when Tavecchio mostly kicked well, according to Gehlken.

Pineiro was an 88-percent kicker at Florida, and known for his strong leg.

Veteran Mike Nugent has also been added to compete with Pineiro.

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