The Las Vegas Raiders released former Auburn tight end John Samuel Shenker from their practice squad on Thursday.

Shenker signed with Las Vegas as a rookie free agent in May after going undrafted.

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The Raiders released Shenker when they reduced their preseason roster to the regular-season limit of 53 active players on Aug. 30, then re-signed him for the practice squad.

Shenker was not elevated from the practice squad for any of Las Vegas’ four regular-season games.

The Raiders released Shenker to create a spot for cornerback Rejzohn Wright on the practice squad.

In five seasons at Auburn, Shenker set a school record by playing in 62 games, and he also became the Tigers’ career leader for receptions by a tight end with 68 for 779 yards and three touchdowns.

Shenker’s release came a day after the San Francisco 49ers released former Auburn teammate Marlon Davidson from their practice squad.

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Mark Inabinett is a sports reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter at @AMarkG1.