Tommy Kelly to be released by Raiders

The Raiders are expected to release Tommy Kelly. (Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) The Oakland Raiders will reportedly release defensive lineman Tommy Kelly on

The Raiders are expected to release Tommy Kelly. (Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

The Oakland Raiders will reportedly release defensive lineman Tommy Kelly on Wednesday, according to a report from Gregg Rosenthal of NFL.com.

Kelly is scheduled to make $6.5 million next season after the late team owner Al Davis signed him to a seven-year, $50.1 million deal in 2008. According to Rosenthal, even Kelly expected the move, as General manager Reggie McKenzie looks to clear up more cap space.

To that end, Rosenthal also reports that linebacker Rolando McClain could also be cut at some point before the season begins, and it's still unclear whether the Raiders will also release quarterback Carson Palmer.