Raiders sign wide receiver Deven Thompkins as free agent

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Raiders sign wide receiver Deven Thompkins as free agent
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The Las Vegas Raiders have signed veteran wide receiver Deven Thompkins as a free agent. The 26-year-old, who is 5-8 and weighs 155 pounds, has played 36 games over four NFL seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers, and Atlanta Falcons. He recorded 29 receptions and 13 carries, alongside numerous returns. A standout at Utah State, Thompkins set school records for receptions and receiving yards in a season. The Raiders will assess his versatility and speed during the preseason.

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  • Thompkins was signed by the Las Vegas Raiders.
  • He has played for the Buccaneers, Panthers, and Falcons.
  • He recorded 29 receptions in his NFL career.
  • He set school records at Utah State in 2021.
  • His preseason performance could impact his role with the team.
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