Raiders receiver Dont'e Thornton's future uncertain after roster changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Dont'e Thornton Jr. faces a critical year with the Las Vegas Raiders as roster changes create competition for playing time. Former offensive lineman Lincoln Kennedy highlighted concerns about Thornton's production and the addition of speedsters Jalen Nailor and Malik Benson. Thornton, a fourth-round pick last season, struggled to establish himself despite his athletic potential. As training camp approaches, Thornton must prove his worth to secure his position on the team.
- •Dont'e Thornton Jr. lacks production and fell down the depth chart in 2025.
- •Raiders added receivers Jalen Nailor and Malik Benson this offseason.
- •Lincoln Kennedy comments suggest Thornton's job may be at risk.
- •Thornton was drafted as a project with raw route-running skills.
- •Training camp will be crucial for Thornton to showcase improvement.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Writing might be on the wall for Raiders WR Donte Thornton
"Former Raiders offensive lineman Lincoln Kennedy believs the writing on the wall for Don’te Thornton Jr.
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