The Raiders announced the signing of free agent tight end Qadir Ismail, who has transitioned through multiple positions, starting as a quarterback at Villanova, then becoming a wide receiver at Samford before going undrafted in 2024. After a tryout at the Ravens’ rookie minicamp, Ismail signed with the team and later joined their practice squad following preseason waivers. He is the son of Super Bowl champion Qadry Ismail and has notable NFL lineage, with connections to his uncle Raghib Ismail and Sulaiman Ismail, highlighting a family legacy in professional football.
