Raiders review wide receivers ahead of roster finalization
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

The Las Vegas Raiders are finalizing their 53-man roster this week, focusing on the wide receiver position. Head coach Klint Kubiak noted the group faltered during Week 2 of the preseason and emphasized the need for improvement ahead of the regular season. Key players likely to secure spots include Tre Tucker, Jalen Nailor, and Jack Bech. Malik Benson is also expected to make the roster unless he underperforms in the upcoming preseason game. Several players, including Dont’e Thornton and Shedrick Jackson, face uncertain futures with the team as they gauge performance and special teams contributions before roster decisions are made.
- •Raiders set to finalize 53-man roster this week
- •Klint Kubiak emphasizes need for receiver improvement
- •Tucker, Nailor, Bech likely safe for roster
- •Benson's spot is secure unless poor performance
- •Several players unsure about roster status ahead of cuts
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders roster: About the wide receivers
"This is a position to watch in coming days
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