Las Vegas Raiders to showcase rookies against Houston Texans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 7:07 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

The Las Vegas Raiders are preparing for their second preseason game against the Houston Texans on August 19. Five rookies are set to take the spotlight, including Jermod McCoy, who struggles to compete for a starting position, and Trey Zuhn III, who showed promise in his NFL debut at right tackle. Entering the game, Treydan Stukes seeks to improve his performance, while undrafted Cian Slone has shown potential with recent stops and a sack. Brandon Cleveland needs to step up within a defense that struggled last week. The game presents crucial opportunities for these players to secure roles on the team as training camp progresses.
- •Raiders play Texans on August 19 in preseason matchup.
- •Jermod McCoy aims to improve after a challenging first outing.
- •Trey Zuhn III performed well at right tackle and seeks increased roles.
- •Cian Slone aims to build on last week's strong performance.
- •Brandon Cleveland must show up to help a struggling defense.
- 7:07 PMYahoo Sports — 5 Las Vegas Raiders’ rookies to watch in preseason game against Houston Texans
"Another opportunity for the young bucks to prove themselves
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