Dec 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones (89) is defended by Oakland Raiders free safety Charles Woodson (24) on a 30-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter during an NFL football game at O.co Coliseum. The Packers defeated the Raiders 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The Oakland Raiders went with younger receivers this offseason -- at the expense of James Jones.
But on Sunday, the Silver and Black were bounced from playoff contention -- at the expense of James Jones.
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Jones has been a revelation for Green Bay all season long. He would've never made it back there if the Raiders made good on his three-year contract, though.
Instead, the San Jose native settled back in with Aaron Rodgers in Titletown after his release.
Oakland should be plenty happy with Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree. But they won't be joining Jones in the postseason this year.
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