Las Vegas Raiders host 16 free agents for workouts ahead of Week 1

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Las Vegas Raiders host 16 free agents for workouts ahead of Week 1
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The Las Vegas Raiders held workouts for 16 players on Thursday as the team seeks to address roster depth before the regular season begins. The workout sessions focused primarily on offensive line and receiver positions, as well as the front seven, following several recent injuries and roster changes. Notable attendees included offensive lineman Evan Neal, wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and pass rushers Azeez Ojulari, B.J. Ojulari, and David Ojabo. The team has seen multiple receivers placed on injured reserve, including Dont’e Thornton Jr., Justin Shorter, Corey Rucker, and Chase Roberts. Head coach Klint Kubiak previously indicated a need for more help within the receiving corps. While these workouts demonstrate active evaluation, the organization has not signed any of these participants to the active roster.

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  • Las Vegas hosted 16 players for workouts on Thursday.
  • The team evaluated offensive linemen including Evan Neal, Trey Hill, Christian Jones, and Colby Sorsdal.
  • Multiple receivers including Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Ronnie Bell auditioned for the club.
  • Injuries have sidelined key contributors including Dont’e Thornton Jr. and Keyron Crawford.
  • No players were signed to the roster following the workout sessions.
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The Raiders appear to be shopping for reinforcements before Week 1. Las Vegas worked out 16 players Thursday, according to the NFL transaction wire, with the list concentrated heavily at...

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