Las Vegas Raiders evaluate return specialists following 53-man roster finalization

As the Las Vegas Raiders prepare for their season opener, the team is re-evaluating its return game after settling the 53-man roster. While wide receiver Tre Tucker was previously listed as the primary returner on preseason depth charts, his heavy involvement in the offensive rotation may shift these duties elsewhere. Deven Thompkins, who handled significant return reps during the preseason, was moved to the practice squad following the final roster cutdowns. Running back Dylan Laube, who recorded 33 kick returns during the preseason, remains a candidate for special teams responsibilities under head coach Klint Kubiak. Special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis is tasked with identifying the final personnel for both kickoff and punt return roles as the regular season begins.

• 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Revisiting the Raiders’ return game with the 53-man roster settled