Jon Gruden's roster reshaping continues. The Raiders cut popular punter Marquette King on Friday in a move that was reportedly a Gruden-led one intended to send a message to the rest of the roster.

Gruden is reportedly not a fan of King and his antics both on the field, and on social media. His message is clear; stay in line and don't create unnecessary noise, or you're out. 

This notion clearly has some legs as King has undoubtedly been one of the best punters in the league over the past few seasons. He was a second team All Pro selection in 2016, and ranked sixth in yards per punt and third in net average in 2017.

Since he gained the starting role in 2013, King is second in the league in total punts (426), eighth in gross average (46.8 yards), eighth in net average (40.8), third in punts inside the 20-yard line (168) and first in punts inside the 10-yard line (65).

King was just two years into a five-year, $16.5 million contract and his release saves Oakland nearly $3 million against the cap in 2018.

His departure means the Raiders will have an entirely new kicking unit after long-time kicker Sebastian Janikowski was also released back in February.

The duo have formed arguably the best kicker-punter tandem in the league over the past five years.

Kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson was also traded to the Patriots last week. Colby Wadman is now the only punter on the roster.

It appears that King won't be on the open market for long though, as the Vikings reportedly made contact with him just minutes after his release from Oakland. 

The release of such a widely popular player always leaves a slightly unsavoury taste in the mouth. The way King was informed of his departure only adds to that feeling...

After reporting to the team facility to try and meet some of his new coaches, something he didn't have to do, it seems as though he was ushered into GM Reggie McKenzie's office and informed of his release. 

Gruden may not be a fan of King's personality, but nobody has ever questioned the 29-year-old's commitment to the game, nor his desire to help his team win. Everyone around the league was shocked and disappointed by this decision, including another former punter who refused to be a stereotypical quiet special teams guy; Pat McAfee.

The former Colts All Pro took a not so subtle shot at Gruden and the Raiders while wishing his friend the best of luck going forward. 

It wasn't just fellow punters union members that jumped to the defence of King though, as a series of media members and NFL alumni took to social media to support the now free agent punter.

King will be missed by silver and black faithful in Oakland, but he'll bring joy to another fanbase soon enough. Moments like the one below from the Pro Bowl aren't delivered by many NFL players, and that's why (almost) everyone loves Marquette King!

Maybe Gruden just isn't a fan of trick shots. It's not exactly clear where the intense head coach draws the line on off field distractions being too much though; maybe he should check up on his franchise QB...