Las Vegas Raiders finalize initial 53-man roster for NFL season
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 4:38 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders set their initial 53-man roster as the NFL prepares for the start of the regular season. Head coach Klint Kubiak and the front office finalized the group following several personnel moves, including the trade of offensive lineman Jordan Meredith to the New York Jets. Running back Ashton Jeanty made the roster despite an ankle injury sustained during training camp, while rookie offensive lineman Atonio Mafi earned a spot after a strong preseason. The team opted to carry three quarterbacks, Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza, and Aidan O’Connell, alongside six wide receivers and five safeties. Tight end Carter Runyon is headed to injured reserve with a designation to return, and rookie edge rusher Keyron Crawford was placed on season-ending injured reserve. The team remains eligible for waiver wire claims as they prepare for their upcoming Week One game against the Miami Dolphins.
- •The Raiders traded reserve offensive lineman Jordan Meredith to the New York Jets.
- •Quarterbacks Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza, and Aidan O’Connell occupy the three roster spots.
- •Atonio Mafi secured a position on the offensive line after his performance against the San Francisco 49ers.
- •Rookie edge rusher Keyron Crawford was placed on season-ending injured reserve with an ankle injury.
- •The team carries five safeties into the season including Jeremy Chinn and Dalton Johnson.
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"After a busy day across the league, the Las Vegas Raiders and the rest of the NFL have officially locked in their 53-man rosters.
"The biggest news of cutdown day in Tampa was that rookie Jalon Daniels has won the backup quarterback job behind Baker Mayfield.
"The Broncos have set their active roster and the practice squad. Here are a few quick takeaways.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 4:38 PM5 takeaways after Broncos set active roster and practice squad
The Broncos have set their active roster and the practice squad. Here are a few quick takeaways.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 2:00 AM6 takeaways after Broncos set initial 53-man roster
The Broncos set their initial 53-man roster on Sunday. Here are six quick takeaways.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 1:15 AMWinners and losers from Broncos’ initial 53-man roster
The Denver Broncos initial roster is set! Check out our winners and losers from the first 53.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 1:15 AMBuccaneers set initial 53-man roster
The biggest news of cutdown day in Tampa was that rookie Jalon Daniels has won the backup quarterback job behind Baker Mayfield.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 11:45 PMMeet the initial 53-man roster for the Raiders
After a busy day across the league, the Las Vegas Raiders and the rest of the NFL have officially locked in their 53-man rosters.
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