Raiders Roster Cutdown Decisions | Las Vegas Raiders News

The Raiders’ preseason is over, and the real roster crunch begins as Klint Kubiak and the front office face tough cuts to 53 players before the 2026 season. With a promising but crowded squad, key decisions loom — especially for recent draft picks. Specialists are mostly set: A.J. Cole at punter, Matt Gay at kicker, Alex Ward at long snapper. On defense, six defensive tackles and only four linebackers mean tough choices, possibly sending a rookie seventh-rounder to the practice squad. Cornerback is wide open with rookies stepping up, while safety looks locked in with five. The offensive line may carry nine, including an unexpected standout. Tight end is clear with three, but depth questions linger. Wide receiver needs a boost, possibly from outside. Running back is solid with four, and quarterback could see three kept under the emergency rule — even if one hasn’t proven much. Expect chaos as the Raiders finalize their final 53. 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/6fb80d85f52ae68a