Las Vegas Raiders trim roster to 53 players ahead of regular season

The Las Vegas Raiders finalized their 53-man roster on August 30, 2026, following the league-wide requirement to reduce teams from 90 players. Among the notable roster moves, the team released kicker Kansei Matsuzawa and wide receiver Shedrick Jackson. Matsuzawa struggled during the preseason, clearing the way for Matt Gay to serve as the primary kicker for the upcoming season. Jackson, who played for the team last season, was also released but remains a candidate for the practice squad. Meanwhile, wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr. secured a spot on the active roster and was not placed on the injured reserve list. The organization confirmed these transactions following the league deadline.

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