Oakland Raiders
Kaelin Burnett - #95 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 240 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/06/1989 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, CA |
| College | Nevada |
| Years played | 2 |
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AFC West Spin cycle: Week Four
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Manning, Broncos rout Raiders
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Raiders sign veteran DE Carter
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AFC West Spin cycle: Week Three
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Raiders WR Heyward-Bey released from hospital
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PLAYER NEWS
The Oakland Raiders have re-signed Burnett to an exclusive-rights deal.|||||||
Burnett played six games for Oakland last season, mostly appearing on special teams. He had one tackle on the season.
The Oakland Raiders have promoted linebacker Kaelin Burnett from the practice squad to fill the spot vacated by Aaron Curry's release. The team announced the move Saturday, a day before Oakland visited Cincinnati.|||||||
Burnett was signed by Oakland as an undrafted free agent from Nevada. He is the 27th player on the 53-man roster acquired by first-year general manager Reggie McKenzie in 2012. Burnett joins receiver Rod Streater and running back Jeremy Stewart as undrafted rookies on Oakland's roster.