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Raiders set first 53-man roster under HC Klint Kubiak

Pro Football TalkAug 31, 2026, 3:26 AMSource ↗

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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5 potential surprise cuts on Las Vegas Raiders’ roster during training camp

Yahoo Sports NFLJul 15, 2026, 8:39 PMSource ↗

E.J. Williams

Raiders may cut 5 players during training camp

Corey Rucker

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What does Las Vegas Raiders’ undrafted free agent pay breakdown tell us about 53-man roster battles?

Yahoo Sports NFLJun 5, 2026, 1:29 AMSource ↗

Corey Rucker Chase Roberts E.J. Williams

The guaranteed money in undrafted free agent contracts for the Las Vegas Raiders provides insight into which players are most likely to make the 53-man roster. Corey Rucker and Chase Roberts appear to have an advantage over E.J. Williams and Jonathan Brady due to higher guaranteed money. However, familiarity with quarterback Fernando Mendoza could also play a role. Rucker is among the highest-paid UDFAs, but competition for roster spots, particularly at edge rusher, remains fierce

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5 Undrafted Free Agents with best chance to make Las Vegas Raiders’ 53-man roster

Yahoo Sports NFLMay 19, 2026, 1:43 AMSource ↗

E.J. Williams Chase Roberts Roman Hemby

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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Justin Shorter

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