Raiders offensive line unit shows improvement during preseason play

The Las Vegas Raiders head into the 2026 regular season opener against the Miami Dolphins with a revamped offensive line. Following a series of preseason performances, early team data indicates a marked improvement in the unit compared to 2025. Acquisitions Tyler Linderbaum and Spencer Burford have anchored the starting group, which allowed Kirk Cousins to be pressured on only 5.9% of his snaps during preseason appearances. On the ground, running back Mike Washington Jr averaged 6.1 yards per carry against the San Francisco 49ers, while Ashton Jeanty posted a 5.0-yard average during his lone outing. Coach Rick Dennision has implemented a run-blocking scheme that emphasizes a physical mentality at the line of scrimmage. The team now turns its attention to the regular season schedule, looking to translate this preseason execution into consistent performance during upcoming games.

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