Raiders adjust practice squad roster ahead of season opener against Dolphins

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Raiders adjust practice squad roster ahead of season opener against Dolphins
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The Raiders finalized four roster changes at the start of the week as the team prepares for its season opener against the Miami Dolphins. The organization added defensive tackle Tim Keenan III and fullback/tight end Patrick Gurd to the practice squad. To create room for these additions, the team released defensive tackle Gary Smith and safety Devin Lafayette from the practice squad. Keenan, a seventh-round draft pick by the Rams, joins the roster as a reserve nose tackle option. Gurd returns to the team following his participation in the Raiders' training camp and preseason, where he primarily worked at fullback. Smith and Lafayette, both undrafted rookies, had previously rejoined the practice squad following their initial release during final roster cuts last week.

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  • The Raiders signed DT Tim Keenan III and FB/TE Patrick Gurd to the practice squad.
  • DT Gary Smith and S Devin Lafayette were released from the practice squad.
  • The team is preparing to face the Miami Dolphins in the season opener.
  • Patrick Gurd previously played fullback during the team's training camp and preseason.
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The Detroit Lions have filled 1 of 2 roster vacancies after a plethora of roster moves on Monday.

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Just ahead of the start to game week for the Raiders, they made four more roster moves.

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