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Rookies report to TC on July 23. All others on July 28. Below are dates open to the public.

Atlasffa wrote: Mon Aug 10, 2026 9:55 pm

Once again, all over it. Thanks Atlasffa!

If you take away one of the kickers and add up the first two columns that includes Gurd but excludes Matsuzawa and Duzansky that is 51 players. No way we are keeping two kickers but Duzansky could be a ST player and backup LS? But assuming that is not the case that currently leaves 2 roster spots. Of course this list will change over the next 3 weeks but if you aren't showing up in Column 3 you probably missed the cut.

Things that stood out to me...

-Bech with the 1st team
-Thornton listed in the 2nd column along with Dalton
-Tucker Punt and Kick returner
-Zuhn 2nd team RT
-Rogers 2nd team LG
-Mafi 2nd team RG
-Dareke Young making noise
-Ditto Patrick Gurd
-Butler our nose?
-Pegues and Jones fighting for nose?
-Cleveland listed far back
-Laube maybe making this team

And the big question is... will we keep 3 quarterbacks?

Atlasffa wrote: Mon Aug 10, 2026 9:55 pm

Thanks for posting this, I hadnt seen it yet. It seems like none of the rookies are starting, I dont know if that good news or bad news.

Is there a joint practice vs Cardinals?

Or just the scrimmage Thursday night?

More pressers from today

DL coach


Masses

raidersince63 wrote: Sun Aug 09, 2026 2:42 pm It's hard to believe someone actually wishing Maxx had instead power slammed Cousins into the turf just so FM might get the day 1 start so they can pound their chest and say they were right?

No its not hard to believe with that loser being the one saying it.

Raidernation1979 wrote: Mon Aug 10, 2026 6:15 pm Hang on Mendoza hasn’t been perfect?

BUST!!!

Disclaimer: this post is clear sarcasm

Where's the green print to make it official?!

rich72 wrote: Mon Aug 10, 2026 10:28 pm Thanks for posting this, I hadnt seen it yet. It seems like none of the rookies are starting, I dont know if that good news or bad news.

To me it seems the vets are placed with the 1s until they're not.

Maybe a respect/Incumbent Starter thing?

Its the first depth chart. Official or unofficial.

Jack Bechs role?
Jack Bech in 12 the personnel run offers alot.
Add his ability to find soft spots in zones sets up the play action quite well.

Interesting note that Bech was highly regarded as an effective and willing blocker during his college career at both LSU and TCU.

He originally played tight end early in his college career at LSU before transitioning fully to a power slot wide receiver. This gave him a strong fundamental foundation in in-line and perimeter blocking that most traditional college wide receivers lack.

Standing at 6'1" and weighing roughly 214 lbs, his natural size and strength allowed him to effectively overwhelm defensive backs and safeties on the perimeter.

Leading up to the NFL Draft scouting profiles highlighted that his size and strength lent to an effective run-blocking ability. Film analysts routinely praised his effort and physical edge when asked to clear lanes.

His collegiate blocking traits are a major reason why the Las Vegas Raiders valued him, as his willingness to block perfectly fits Klint Kubiak's wide-zone, run-heavy offensive scheme.
In interviews, Bech has even explicitly stated that blocking safeties and creating run lanes is one of his favorite aspects of playing football.

Atlasffa wrote: Mon Aug 10, 2026 9:55 pm

That d-roster reads like a 4-2-5 under where the Edge is a DE but standing?
Or would you call it a 3-3-5 under or something else?

16 to 88 wrote: Mon Aug 10, 2026 10:26 pm
If you take away one of the kickers and add up the first two columns that includes Gurd but excludes Matsuzawa and Duzansky that is 51 players. No way we are keeping two kickers but Duzansky could be a ST player and backup LS? But assuming that is not the case that currently leaves 2 roster spots. Of course this list will change over the next 3 weeks but if you aren't showing up in Column 3 you probably missed the cut.

One interesting note is that Matsuzawa actually has a good chance of making the team as part of the International Player Pathway, which would give us a roster exemption to keep him. Even if he doesn't beat out Gay for the job, he might be stashed for next year.

From Raiders.com:

Open practice

The Silver and Black will be in Allegiant Stadium for an open to the public practice on Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. PT. Tickets are $5 each with all proceeds going to the Raiders Foundation.

The next chance fans have to see the Raiders on the field in Allegiant Stadium will be Aug. 13 when the team takes on the Arizona Cardinals for the first preseason game.

Joint practice

The Silver and Black are heading to Houston for joint practice with the Texans on Aug. 18, followed by the second preseason game on Aug. 20 at 5:00 p.m. PT.

Preseason games

The Raiders kick off the preseason at home against the Arizona Cardinals on Aug. 13 at 5:00 p.m. PT.

A trip to Houston is on deck for the second preseason game when the Raiders face the Texans on Aug. 20 at 5:00 p.m. PT.

Preseason wraps up for the Raiders inside Allegiant Stadium as they take on the San Francisco 49ers on Aug. 27 at 5:00 p.m. PT.

Each game will be featured locally on FOX 5 KVVU-TV and Raider Nation Radio 920AM. The Raiders' preseason game against the Texans will be aired nationally on ESPN.

Roster reduction date

All teams are required to trim their rosters from 90 players to 53 by 3 p.m. PT on August 30.

SkullCrusher wrote: Tue Aug 11, 2026 6:58 am That d-roster reads like a 4-2-5 under where the Edge is a DE but standing?
Or would you call it a 3-3-5 under or something else?

3-3-5 over/under variants. I think Maxx would thrive as a stand up edge in a creative 3-3-5. Qwity Paye should have his hand in the dirt imo

Goodtimes333 wrote: Tue Aug 11, 2026 7:51 am 3-3-5 over/under variants. I think Maxx would thrive as a stand up edge in a creative 3-3-5. Qwity Paye should have his hand in the dirt imo

I agree it does seem backwards in roles for each player.
I guess we'll see how it plays out Thursday.