Raiders general manager John Spytek was busy Wednesday, claiming an edge rusher off waivers, signing an offensive tackle and building the team’s practice squad.
Vincent Bonsignore
Raiders reporter
Vinny has covered the Raiders extensively in the past, breaking news on their eventual move to Las Vegas and their thwarted return to Los Angeles. Before joining the Review-Journal, he covered the Rams for The Athletic and the Los Angeles Daily News.
Raiders minority owner Tom Brady, the lead analyst on Fox’s NFL coverage, will be allowed to virtually sit in on Fox production meetings with coaches and players.
The Raiders trimmed their roster to 53 players Tuesday and made some surprising decisions along the way.
The Raiders acquired Browns quarterback Kenny Pickett, who will become the team’s backup after an injury to Aidan O’Connell in the preseason finale.
The Raiders began the process of trimming their roster Monday by waiving or releasing 18 players, including three veteran wide receivers.
Here is one final prediction of what the Raiders’ initial 53-man roster will look like heading into NFL cutdown day Tuesday.
The Raiders No. 1 wide receiver has requested a trade because he is frustrated that talks over a new contract have yet to bear fruit.
Jackson Powers-Johnson has beaten out Alex Cappa and will start at right guard when the Raiders open the season Sept. 7 against the New England Patriots.
Raiders backup quarterback Aidan O’Connell suffered a fractured wrist in the team’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday in their preseason finale.
The Raiders’ starters, including quarterback Geno Smith, made a brief appearance in Saturday’s road loss to the Arizona Cardinals in their final preseason game.
The Raiders’ backup quarterback battle, running back room and secondary depth are three things to keep an eye on in Saturday’s preseason finale.
The Raiders could play some of their starters in their preseason finale against the Cardinals on Saturday with a few jobs still up for grabs.
Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson, who underwhelmed his first two seasons after being the No. 7 pick in the 2023 draft, appears to be turning a corner.
The Raiders know Geno Smith will be their starting quarterback next season. But two players are still fighting to be Smith’s backup.
The Raiders coaching staff and front office met Sunday to discuss how the team’s roster is shaping up. The group has a lot of key decisions to make.