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Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Blake Martinez, who joined the team just over a month ago, announced his retirement on social media Thursday.

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Martinez, 28, announced his decision four days after leading the Raiders with 11 tackles in Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

"I had an amazing journey with some incredible franchises, and made lifelong friendships," Martinez wrote on Instagram. "I have chosen to step away from this career at this time to focus on my family and future passions!

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I am excited for this new journey and appreciate all the fans and organizations that have supported me throughout the years!"

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Martinez missed practice on Wednesday for what the Raiders described as personal reasons. The team tweeted congratulations to Martinez, adding, "Good luck on your new journey."

The Raiders placed linebacker Divine Deablo (forearm) on IR on Monday, and Pro Bowler Denzel Perryman (hip, rib) and Darien Butler (hip) were limited in practice Thursday.

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Also, Jayon Brown has not played since Week 4 because of a hamstring issue. The Raiders also waived strong safety Johnathan Abram, a first-round pick in 2019, on Tuesday. Also, Jayon Brown has not played since Week 4 because of a hamstring issue. The Raiders also waived strong safety Johnathan Abram, a first-round pick in 2019, on Tuesday.

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- The Las Vegas Raiders has now placed a pair of Pro Bowl pass-catchers -- tight end Darren Waller and slot receiver Hunter Renfrow -- on injured reserve Thursday. - The Las Vegas Raiders has now placed a pair of Pro Bowl pass-catchers -- tight end Darren Waller and slot receiver Hunter Renfrow -- on injured reserve Thursday.

Waller and Renfrow will both miss at least four games, starting with Sunday's home matchup against the Colts, and will not be eligible to return until the Raiders (2-6) play the Rams on Dec. 8. Waller and Renfrow will both miss at least four games, starting with Sunday's home matchup against the Colts, and will not be eligible to return until the Raiders (2-6) play the Rams on Dec. 8.

Both Waller (three years, $51 million) and Renfrow (two years, $32 million) signed offseason extensions, but neither has been able to stay on the field this year. Both Waller (three years, $51 million) and Renfrow (two years, $32 million) signed offseason extensions, but neither has been able to stay on the field this year.

hey were supposed to team up with All-Pro receiver Davante Adams, Pro Bowl running back Josh Jacobs and Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr to elevate the Raiders' offense under new coach Josh McDaniels. hey were supposed to team up with All-Pro receiver Davante Adams, Pro Bowl running back Josh Jacobs and Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr to elevate the Raiders' offense under new coach Josh McDaniels.

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Swirl inside the raiders

Swirl inside the raiders

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Blake Martinez, who joined the team just over a month ago, announced his retirement on social media Thursday.

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Blake Martinez, who joined the team just over a month ago, announced his retirement on social media Thursday.

Martinez, 28, announced his decision four days after leading the Raiders with 11 tackles in Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Martinez, 28, announced his decision four days after leading the Raiders with 11 tackles in Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

"I had an amazing journey with some incredible franchises, and made lifelong friendships," Martinez wrote on Instagram. "I have chosen to step away from this career at this time to focus on my family and future passions!

"I had an amazing journey with some incredible franchises, and made lifelong friendships," Martinez wrote on Instagram. "I have chosen to step away from this career at this time to focus on my family and future passions!

I am excited for this new journey and appreciate all the fans and organizations that have supported me throughout the years!"

I am excited for this new journey and appreciate all the fans and organizations that have supported me throughout the years!"

Martinez missed practice on Wednesday for what the Raiders described as personal reasons. The team tweeted congratulations to Martinez, adding, "Good luck on your new journey."

Martinez missed practice on Wednesday for what the Raiders described as personal reasons. The team tweeted congratulations to Martinez, adding, "Good luck on your new journey."

The Raiders placed linebacker Divine Deablo (forearm) on IR on Monday, and Pro Bowler Denzel Perryman (hip, rib) and Darien Butler (hip) were limited in practice Thursday.

The Raiders placed linebacker Divine Deablo (forearm) on IR on Monday, and Pro Bowler Denzel Perryman (hip, rib) and Darien Butler (hip) were limited in practice Thursday.

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