Raiders explore options to enhance struggling return game this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 7:12 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders are focusing on revitalizing their return game ahead of the upcoming season. Special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis is assessing potential contributors during OTAs, as the team seeks to end a long absence of standout kick and punt returns. Notable candidates include Tre Tucker, who has limited experience returning kicks in the NFL despite a strong college record, Dylan Laube, and Dareke Young. The Raiders will reconvene for training camp at the end of July to further evaluate these options.
- •Raiders last scored on a return in 2018.
- •Joe DeCamillis is the new special teams coordinator.
- •Tre Tucker showed promise in college but has limited NFL returns.
- •Dylan Laube led the Raiders in kick returns during the last season.
- •Training camp starts at the end of July.
- 7:12 PMYahoo Sports — An early look at who can reignite the Raiders’ long dormant return game
"Tre Tucker, Dareke Young, rookies Malik Benson, Jonathan Brady can make impact for Joe DeCamillis’ special teams units
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