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Raiders sign Brandon Johnson following Corey Rucker injury

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Raiders sign Brandon Johnson following Corey Rucker injury
Summary

The Las Vegas Raiders have signed wide receiver Brandon Johnson during Mandatory Minicamp on June 9, 2026, after undrafted rookie Corey Rucker was placed on the Reserve/Injured list due to an injury. Johnson, who previously played under head coach Klint Kubiak at the Broncos, offers more experience than the other undrafted free agents on the roster. He has made 26 receptions for 335 yards and 5 touchdowns across three NFL seasons. The coaching staff will continue evaluating wide receiver talent as they prepare for the regular season and finalize their 53-man roster by the end of preseason.

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Status Watch
  • •Corey Rucker injured and moved to Reserve/Injured list.
  • •Brandon Johnson signed after recent release by the Steelers.
  • •Johnson played under Klint Kubiak in Denver.
  • •Raiders must finalize their roster by preseason's end.
  • •Team currently evaluating wide receiver performance.
Latest Updates
  • 7:14 AMYahoo Sports — Las Vegas Raiders just made a roster move, and head coach Klint Kubiak is all too familiar with the player
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The Las Vegas Raiders had to make a roster move after one of their UDFAs was injured during Mandatory Minicamp.

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