Raiders retain kicker Kansei Matsuzawa on practice squad

The Raiders kept kicker Kansei Matsuzawa on their practice squad despite a difficult preseason performance. Matsuzawa struggled to find consistency, successfully converting only one extra point while missing two others and a 38-yard field goal attempt during his preseason appearances. GM John Spytek noted that the team observed positive development from the kicker during practice sessions and viewed his preseason play as a necessary learning phase under pressure. The roster move is facilitated by the team's use of a practice squad spot reserved for an International Pathway Program player. Matsuzawa, who won the Lou Groza Award at Hawaii last season, remains part of the organization's developmental plans as he adjusts to the professional level.

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