Oakland Raiders
Joselio Hanson - #23 - CB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 9"/ 185 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/13/1981 |
| Birthplace | Inglewood, CA |
| College | Texas Tech |
| Years played | 9 |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | 1 | 2 |
Eagles cuts include CB Hanson, DT Dixon
The Eagles released veteran CB Joselio Hanson, DT Antonio Dixon and P Mat McBriar on Friday.
Eagles will use more of Hanson
Eagles CB Joselio Hanson was thought to be a roster casualty at one point, but he has looked good in the slot.
Eagles re-sign CB Hanson
The Eagles appear perfectly fine with a surplus of cornerbacks, re-signing Joselio Hanson to a two-year deal.
Eagles cut CB Hanson, several other veterans
The Eagles have announced their cuts, and there are a few well-known players in the group.
Samuel, Justice out for Eagles vs. Cowboys
The Eagles have ruled out CB Asante Samuel and ORT Winston Justice for their NFC East battle with the Cowboys on Sunday night.
CB Samuel out for Eagles
Eagles CB Asante Samuel is inactive for tonight's game vs. the Texans, who will be without No. 1 TE Owen Daniels.
Eagles CB Samuel out for Sunday
The Eagles have ruled CB Asante Samuel out with a sprained MCL, and he will not make the trip to Chicago. CB Joselio Hanson will start in Samuel's place.
PLAYER NEWS
The Oakland Raiders have signed recently released cornerback Joselio Hanson to bolster their secondary.|||||||
Oakland released 2011 third-round pick DeMarcus Van Dyke on Monday to make room for Hanson on the roster. Hanson had been released last week by Philadelphia after spending six seasons as the Eagles nickel cornerback.
The NFL suspended Hanson four games on Wednesday for violating the league's ban on performance enhancing substances.|||||||
He will be eligible to return for Philadelphia's Dec. 13 game against the New York Giants. Hanson has 29 tackles and one interception this season.
Hanson re-signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, agreeing to a one-year contract Tuesday.|||||||
The 26-year-old Hanson was the team's nickel cornerback last year, appearing in all 16 games and making four starts. He recorded a career-high 45 tackles, one sack and a fumble recovery.
