Raiders Move: Olubi In, Thornton Out | Las Vegas Raiders News

Raiders make a defensive splash by signing linebacker Segun Olubi, just as preseason ends — while placing wide receiver Donte Thornton Jr. on injured reserve. Thornton, a 2025 4th-round pick who showed promise with 10 catches for 135 yards as a rookie, now faces a setback after a solid college career at Tennessee (39 catches, 885 yards, 7 TDs) and earlier time at Oregon. With Thornton sidelined, the Raiders are clearly prioritizing defense as they gear up for the regular season — and Olubi’s arrival signals a strategic push to shore up that side of the ball. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c02b9854923d59b2