Raiders release WR Noah Brown ahead of final preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 7:25 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

The Raiders released veteran wide receiver Noah Brown just six days before the roster cutdown deadline. Brown, who joined the team on August 16, caught one pass for 11 yards in his brief stint. His release comes during preparations for their final preseason game against the 49ers. Brown's early departure may allow him to pursue opportunities with other teams ahead of the influx of players on August 30.
- •Noah Brown was with the Raiders for only eight days.
- •He caught one pass for 11 yards in preseason action.
- •The Raiders are preparing for a final preseason game against the 49ers.
- •Brown's release allows him to seek a new team before cutdown day.
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders release veteran WR less than week from cutdown day
"The Raiders didn't feel the need to wait until the cutdown deadline, let alone their final preseason game to cut Noah Brown.
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