Oakland Raiders newly acquired defensive end Richard Seymour ended his five-day holdout Saturday saying he is “happy to go there.” The Pro-Bowler was traded by the New England Patriots earlier in the week for a first-round pick in the 2011 NFL draft, but Seymour failed to report to the Raiders. Seymour’s holdout created a virtually unprecedented situation leaving both teams shrugging their shoulders.
Seymour said he was “blindsided” by the trade and needed time to process the move. The new Raider cited “reasons more pressing than football” for the delay in joining Oakland. Seymour has four children and is the guardian of his 15-year old cousin, who recently joined him in Boston. Seymour’s family will return to his home in South Carolina as he joins Oakland just one day before their season opener against the San Diego Chargers.
The end of the five-day saga brought about a collective sigh of relief for Raiders coaches, infamous owner Al Davis and even Seymour’s new teammates. Pro-Bowl...
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