Raiders prepare to claim players off waiver wire before final roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 5:31 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Raiders, holding the top position in the waiver order, plan to actively pursue players released from other teams. Head Coach Gary Kubiak indicated that the team is collaborating closely with General Manager John Spytek and scouts during this critical period. The Raiders are particularly focused on bolstering their wide receiver unit, which currently faces depth issues. They are expected to make significant moves before the upcoming finalization of their 53-man roster.
- •Raiders rank first in the waiver order.
- •Kubiak mentions a strong focus on claiming cut players.
- •The team is looking to enhance their wide receiver depth.
- •Current wide receiver situation leaves them with four expected players.
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders top waiver order, will 'look really hard at' claiming cut players
"Expect the Raiders to be busy on the waiver wire on Sunday and at one position in particular.
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