New head coach Jon Gruden and the Oakland Raiders brass continue to clean house in preparation for the 2018 NFL season. Gruden's plan to shape the roster has taken some interesting turns that no one saw coming, especially the latest move to part ways with All-Pro punter Marquette King.

According to Raiders.com, the team has announced the release of King and tight end Clive Walford on Friday.

The Oakland Raiders have released P Marquette King and waived TE Clive Walford, the club announced Friday.

King is widely considered to be one of the best punters in the NFL today. Although he is arguably the most flamboyant punter in league history, his numbers during his time in Oakland are undeniable, via Raiders.com.

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King, originally signed by the club as an undrafted free agent in 2012, has spent his first six years with the Raiders. Over his six-year career, he has played in 80 games, recorded 426 punts for 19,941 yards (46.8 avg.) and pinned opponents inside the 20-yard line 156 times with 33 touchbacks.

Gruden is making a statement by cutting King. There was no problem with his on-field production, but his character likely didn't sit well with the 54-year-old head coach.

The Raiders also recently parted ways with wide receiver Michael Crabtree who could also be lumped into the category of not having the character Gruden was looking for in his players. Crabtree was suspended for an ugly on-field fight with then-Denver Broncos corner Aqib Talib last season. The veteran wideout also seemed to check out late in the season which could've led to Gruden's decision to release him.

At this point, there's no telling how many more cuts Gruden and company may make in the NFL offseason. One thing is for sure, he doesn't care about any potential backlash for making questionable moves.