Raiders place wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr. on injured reserve

The Las Vegas Raiders placed wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr. on the Reserve/Injured list on September 1, 2026. The injury designation forces the second-year receiver to miss the first four games of the regular season. Thornton struggled to establish a significant role during his 2025 rookie campaign, appearing in 15 games with 10 catches for 135 yards and no touchdowns. Head coach Klint Kubiak characterized the current state of the receiving corps as a work in progress, noting the team is searching for consistent contributors. To address the vacancy, the Raiders signed Cody White to the practice squad. General manager John Spytek and team staff are expected to evaluate current roster performance before determining whether to pursue additional help through trades or free agency.

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