The Raiders released Snead on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Since bursting on the scene with 69 receptions for 985 yards and three touchdowns in his first NFL season with the Saints in 2015, Snead has seen his production drop off in the years that have followed. After inking a one-year deal with Las Vegas this offseason, Snead wasn't expected to fill a major role in the pass-catching corps, but he asked for his release after he got less playing time than he anticipated. Over his seven games with the Raiders, Snead played just 36 snaps on offense and hauled in three of five targets for 32 yards.