Raiders Preseason Insights & Roster Decisions | Las Vegas Raiders News

The Raiders’ preseason finale ended in a 12-point loss to the 49ers, but it was a goldmine for evaluation. Mike Washington Jr. dazzled with elite running ability, the starting line protected Kirk Cousins and opened lanes, and the defense held firm—no touchdowns allowed, with standout plays from JJ Pegues, Cameron McGrone, and Tre Tucker. Meanwhile, backups struggled: Ian Thomas dropped passes, the reserve line faltered, and Aidan O’Connell looked lost. With final cuts looming, this game gave the front office crystal-clear insights into who’s ready for Week 1—and who might not be. 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/67c65fa9a6ff4be8