The Raiders parted ways with a player that looked to be on the rise this preseason – especially following the Vikings game where he had an interception. According to league sources however it was not his play that ended his tenure with the Raiders but his maturity level. Supposedly it wasn’t a single issue but a series of smaller ones that ended with the Raiders deciding to move on.
Dowling was drafted by the Raiders in the 7th round (247th overall) using the pick obtained via the trade of Terrelle Pryor to the Seattle Seahawks.
League sources say Dowling was cut due to maturity issues, and not his play on the field. #Raiders were trying to trade him last two days
— Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) August 29, 2015
Talked to few more people re Dowling: Series of small incidents built up to where coaches decided to move on; personalities were a bad fit
— Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) August 29, 2015
Remember Jonathan Dowling once played at Florida but was cut for skipping practice and classes and altercation with an asst coach. #Raiders
— Levi Damien (@LeviDamien) August 29, 2015