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Roman Hemby
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Raiders set first 53-man roster under HC Klint Kubiak
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The Raiders have officially set their first 53-man roster under head coach Klint Kubiak. Las Vegas waived quarterback Jacob Clark, defensive tackle Brandon Cleveland, offensive lineman Braeden Daniels, long snapper Tyler Duzansky, tight end Patrick Gurd, defensive end Jahfari Harvey, running back Roman Hemby, offensive tackle Niklas Henning, receiver Shedrick Jackson, offensive tackle Isaiah Jatta, safety Devin Lafayette, defensive tackle Treven Ma’ae, kicker Kansei Matsuzawa, offensive tackle Kamar Missouri, cornerback Caleb Offord, cornerback Devyn Perkins, center Will Putnam, defensive end Cian Slone, linebacker Zavian Sorey Jr., defensive tackle Gary Smith III, cornerback Greedy Vance, offensive tackle Dalton Wagner, and receiver E.J. Williams. The Raiders released receiver Phillip Dorsett, receiver Brandon Johnson, linebacker Buddy Johnson, linebacker Cameron McGrone, tight end Chris Myarick, running back Dare Ogunbowale, tight end Albert Okwuegbunam Jr., linebacker Segun Olubi, and receiver Deven Thompkins. Receiver Chase Roberts has been waived with an injury designation. Finally, defensive end Keyon Crawford and tight end Carter Runyon were both placed on injured reserve. But Runyon has been designated to return, which means he’ll be eligible to play in Week 5
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Miles Sanders worked out for the Raiders
Veteran running back Miles Sanders missed most of last season with a knee injury, but he’s trying to get back on the field ahead of the 2026 campaign. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Sanders worked out for the Raiders on Monday. Fowler adds that Sanders has been fully cleared after having surgery to address his injured knee. Sanders played four games for the Cowboys last year before being shut down. He had 20 carries for 117 yards and a touchdown along with eight catches for 30 yards. Sanders spent the previous two seasons with the Panthers and the 2019 second-rounder opened his career with four seasons in Philadelphia. He has 4,462 career rushing yards and 1,274 receiving yards. The Raiders have Ashton Jeanty at the top of a running back group that also includes 2026 fourth-rounder Mike Washington, Dylan Laube, Chris Collier, and Roman Hemby
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With size, physicality, Roman Hemby can make run at Raiders’ roster spot
Undrafted rookie has decisiveness to excel in both zone and power schemes and has opportunity to land depth role
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Waiver: Roman Hemby added, Josh Cameron dropped
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Does Roman Hemby Have a Chance to Make Raiders Roster?
Former Indiana running back Roman Hemby went undrafted in April despite leading the National Champion Hoosiers in rushing with 1,120 yards in 2025 before the Las Vegas Raiders signed him as an undrafted free agent to reunite him with quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who was the No. 1 overall pick in 2026. The Raiders will be hoping that the 23-year-old can find some more magic at the NFL level due to his connection with Mendoza. The 6-foot, 200-pound back also led Maryland in rushing in his three seasons as a starter, and he averaged 4.9 yards per carry with 29 total rushing touchdowns in his five collegiate campaigns with the Terapins and Hoosiers. Hemby has plenty of experience, can be trusted with ball security, and is a strong downhill runner. However, he's not a physical specimen and may lack the athleticism necessary to become much more than an RB2/3 at the NFL level. In a best-case scenario, Hemby will make the Raiders' regular-season roster and compete for complementary touches with Mike Washington Jr. and Dylan Laube behind starter Ashton Jeanty. At best, Hemby should be viewed as a late-round dart throw at RB in rookie-only dynasty drafts later this year
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5 Undrafted Free Agents with best chance to make Las Vegas Raiders’ 53-man roster
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Even after making 10 selections during the 2026 NFL draft , general manager John Spytek was busy adding 17 undrafted free agents to the roster. Of course, the Raiders are a long way away from having to settle in on a 53-man roster , but let’s take an early look at a few UDFAs who have a good chance to make the cut, considering who is in front of them on the depth chart. Wide receiver is one of the biggest remaining holes on Las Vegas’ roster after the draft. Many expected the club to prioritize the position, but Spytek didn’t add a wideout until the sixth round (Malik Benson). That gives any receiver on the roster a fighter’s chance to make the team during training camp, especially a UDFA who caught passes from Fernando Mendoza last season. Williams managed to haul in 36 receptions for 438 yards and six touchdowns last season, and the 6-foot-3, 205-pound receiver has the frame to fill the void at ‘X’ potentially. Along the same lines, Roberts stands at 6-foot-3 and 209 pounds. He doesn’t have the immediate chemistry with Mendoza, but the BYU product is the better prospect and was more productive than Williams, giving him a leg up if the competition is between the two of them. Roberts had 54 grabs, 802 yards and six touchdowns for the Cougars last season. Another former Hoosier who could find a home in Las Vegas. Hemby toted the rock 230 times and racked up 1,118 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns to be the National Champions’ leading rusher, ahead of San Francisco 49ers ’ third-round pick Kaelon Black. Meanwhile, the Raiders have their first two backs in the fold with Ashton Jeanty and fourth-round pick Mike Washington Jr., but the third spot is very much up for grabs. Hemby will have to beat out Dylan Laube and Chris Collier , and special teams could be the deciding factor, especially since Laube can contribute as a returner. The Indiana product doesn’t have much return experience, but he did return 16 kickoffs in college, including nine last season. Defensively, one of the biggest surprises from the Raiders’ draft was that they didn’t prioritize adding a nose tackle, as Spytek didn’t take a defensive tackle until his last pick of the draft (Brandon Cleveland). That’s good news for Smith, who ranked fourth among Big Ten defensive tackles with an 82.3 run defense grade from Pro Football Focus last season. The 6-foot-1, 323-pound d-lineman also finished third with 24 “ defensive stops ” against the run in 2025. The front office moved on from Daniel Carlson this offseason, replacing Carlson with Matt Gay during free agency. However, Gay made just 73.9 percent of his field goal attempts last season and was in the low 80s during the 2024 and 2023 campaigns. That leaves the door open for Matsuzawa, who hit 93.1 percent of his field goals this past fall. Plus, an elite nickname like ‘The Tokoyo Toe’ has to count for something, right?
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ESPN expects a breakout season for Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty
The Las Vegas Raiders offense has a new system coming in with head coach Klint Kubiak. Kubiak is coming off leading an offense that helped the Seattle Seahawks win the Super Bowl. With him joining the Raiders organization, there are expectations for the offense to improve after struggling since moving to Las Vegas. Kubiak has weapons on the offense that he has a chance to maximize their talents. One of those players in running back Ashton Jeanty. Jeanty is coming off a rookie year where he had 1321 yards from scrimmage and ten touchdowns. The former Boise State Bronco now has a running back friendly system that could lead to a huge season for the young running back. Ben Solak from ESPN believes it will be a breakout season for Jeanty based on the scheme alone. ”Under Kubiak, expect to see more 12 (one RB, two TEs, two WRs) and 13 personnel (one RB, three TEs, one WR), more under-center formations and the inclusion of free agent acquisition FB Connor Heyward . That’s all good news for a running back looking for a jolt. “I’m excited for Jeanty’s Year 2. I think the offense and the line will be better (would be tough to be worse!), and as such, I expect a much more productive season on a down-to-down basis.” If Kubiak can get the best out of Ashton Jeanty, it will take a load off either quarterback who starts games this season. Plus, he in the passing game is an added bonus, and if Kubiak can find a way to keep him involved when throwing the ball, it might become the season fans were expecting when Jeanty was drafted sixth overall. In other Raiders links : UDFA film breakdown from TDL : The Tape Don’t Lie crew deep dives into UDFA signees RB Roman Hemby and edge rusher Cian Sloan. F irst looks at Fernando Mendoza, Mike Washington in official Raiders uniforms : Mendoza and Washington participated in the NFLPA Rookie Premiere, and fans got a first look at the two in Silver and Black. When will Fernando Mendoza start for the Raiders?: CBS Sports gives their prediction that Mendoza could start for the Raiders in 2026
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Raiders sign WR Jonathan Brady, put WR Justin Shorter on IR
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The Raiders signed WR Jonathan Brady and placed WR Justin Shorter on IR
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Roman Hemby - Signing with Las Vegas
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Hemby is slated to sign with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports. Hemby is set to reunite with fellow national champion Fernando Mendoza in Vegas. The duo won the 2025 title in January, with Hemby leading the team in rushing. The running back also led Maryland in rushing for the three seasons he was a starter. The 23-year-old's 840 career touches provide a wealth of football experiences. That experience shows that he does not fumble the football, does not drop passes and runs downhill with acceleration and strong contact balance. The most likely reason Hemby was not drafted is his lack of advanced field vision and inability to make many moves. All in all, Hemby's durability, experience and connection to Mendoza may mean he has a shot to supplant Mike Washington or Dylan Laube as the second running back option behind Ashton Jeanty
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