Emmanuel Lamur Signs With Oakland Raiders
Sean Borman
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According to multiple sources, former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Emmanuel Lamur has agreed to terms with the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders announced the signing Wednesday evening.
"Feels like home." — @EmanLamur
The Raiders have signed LB Emmanuel Lamur: https://t.co/4eYbzKKtnP pic.twitter.com/pfGmM5pd0F
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) March 22, 2018
Lamur joined the NFL in 2012 as an undrafted free agent out of Kansas State. He spent his first two seasons under Mike Zimmer when he was the defensive coordinator of the Cincinnati Bengals. Lamur played a total of three years in Cincinnati, missing the entire 2013 season due to a shoulder injury.
He then reunited with Zimmer in 2016 when he signed with the Vikings as a free agent. In two seasons Lamur registered 30 combined tackles with a pass defended and a fumble recovery. Although he did not start once, he appeared in 32 straight games.
The 28 year-old was predominately a backup linebacker and special teams leader in Minnesota. He’ll presumably have a similar role as a Raider under head coach Jon Gruden.
Following the departure of Lamur, the Vikings have linebackers Anthony Barr, Eric Kendricks, Ben Gedeon, Eric Wilson, and Kentrell Brothers on the roster.