Raiders finalize 53-man roster projection ahead of cutdown deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 5:52 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders are finalizing their 53-man roster ahead of the cutdown deadline on August 30. Following the conclusion of training camp and preseason games, coaches will make final roster decisions. Key players projected to remain include quarterbacks Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza, and Aidan O'Connell. Running backs Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington Jr. are also expected to make the cut. The team has until the deadline to finalize decisions and announce the official roster.
- •Cutdown deadline is August 30.
- •Kirk Cousins projected as starting quarterback.
- •Ashton Jeanty among running backs making the roster.
- •Coaches must finalize decisions after preseason games.
- •Official roster announcement expected soon.
- 5:52 AMYahoo Sports — Raiders 53-man roster projection as cutdown deadline approaches
"With Raiders training camp and preseason in the books and the cutdown deadline days away, here is my final 53-man roster projection.
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