Las Vegas Raiders rookies see varied progress ahead of Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:28 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

The Las Vegas Raiders are concluding training camp as they prepare for their Week 1 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza is mainly working with the second team, while safety Treydan Stukes is getting more first-team reps but remains behind Isaiah Pola-Mao. EDGE Keyron Crawford has returned from injury and made some plays, yet may be behind other established players in a deep position group. Offensive lineman Trey Zuhn III is set at right tackle but is likely to start as a backup. The Raiders' roster will be finalized as the team approaches the cutdown deadline.
- •Mendoza has mixed performances, typically running second team offense.
- •Stukes is competing for a starting spot but is not yet a frontrunner.
- •Crawford returns from an injury and seeks to establish himself.
- •Zuhn III shows versatility, expected to back up at right tackle.
- •Raiders finalize roster ahead of the upcoming season opener.
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — Where Las Vegas Raiders’ 2026 NFL draft class stands in final week of training camp
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