Raiders assess 10 veterans on roster bubble ahead of final preseason cut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 7:53 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders began their final preseason practice on August 23, evaluating veterans who may be at risk of not making the 53-man roster. Among those under consideration are running back Dare Ogunbowale, wide receivers Dont'e Thornton and Noah Brown, and tight end Albert Okwuegbunam Jr. Each player's performance in the coming days will affect their chances of being retained. The deadline for roster decisions is approaching at the end of the week, adding urgency to the evaluations.
- •Raiders practice observed key veterans on the roster bubble.
- •Running back position features Dare Ogunbowale vying for a spot.
- •Wide receiver cohort includes both Dont'e Thornton and Noah Brown struggling for roles.
- •Team has strong tight end contenders, with Albert Okwuegbunam in the mix.
- •Final roster cuts are due in the upcoming days.
- 7:53 PMYahoo Sports — 10 veterans on Raiders roster bubble heading into final week of preseason
"We are a week away from 53-man roster cuts. As we head into that week, here are 10 veterans who are sitting on the Raiders roster bubble.
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