Raiders to trim roster down to 53 players by Sunday deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

The Las Vegas Raiders are preparing to reduce their roster from 89 to 53 players by 3 p.m. Pacific time on Sunday. Following a month of training camp and three preseason games, several players are vying for spots, with notable performances impacting their chances. Key positions include quarterback, running back, and wide receiver, as roster decisions hinge on injuries and the depth of talent available. Roster cuts are expected to result in some players joining the practice squad while others may be released.
- •Raiders have until Sunday to finalize a 53-man roster.
- •Quarterback group includes Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza.
- •Injury concerns for running back Ashton Jeanty affect roster decisions.
- •Wide receiver Dont'e Thornton is likely to go on injured reserve.
- •Several players are expected to transition to the practice squad.
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Who makes it onto the Raiders’ 53-man roster?
"LAS VEGAS—It is shaping up to be a tough few days of evaluation ahead for the Las Vegas Raiders’ braintrust.
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