All the latest practice squad news
The Las Vegas Raiders will likely begin to compile their 16-player practice squad later this afternoon after the waiver claim dust settles.
We know two players the Raiders cut Tuesday when they set their initial 53-man roster who won’t be on their practice squad. Undrafted rookie linebacker Drake Thomas was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Seahawks and veteran wide receiver Phillip Dorsett signed with the Denver Broncos, who the Raiders will visit in Week 1 on September
The Raiders will have an extra spot on the practice squad to fit International prospect, pass-rusher David Agoha. Thus, Las Vegas will add 16 practice squaders players, comprised of both veterans and young players, beginning Wednesday.
This is your place to find all the latest practice squad news that involves the Silver and Black. Check back often.
August 31
6:28 a.m.: The Raiders reportedly are adding rookie linebacker Isaac Darkangelo to the practice squad. He was with the team for about a week in training camp. That means there are two open spots on the practice squad.
The #Raiders are signing rookie LB Isaac Darkangelo to their practice squad, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 31, 2023
August 30
3:52 p.m.: The team has tweeted these names:
#Raiders roster moves:
– The Raiders have added the following players to the practice squad: pic.twitter.com/JSTXMjU1In
— Raiders PR (@RAIDERS_PR) August 30, 2023
3:48 p.m.: The Raiders announced 14 players to the practice squad, including cornerbacks Tyler Hall and Sam Webb. They have three open spots on the squad. The team has said there may be some changes. So nothing official at the moment.
12:57 p.m.: The Raiders are adding former Arizona receiver Antoine Wesley to the practice squad.
The #Raiders have signed WR Antoine Wesley to their practice squad, per source. Wesley had 3 TDs in 4 starts for the #Cardinals in 2021, when they made the playoffs. He spent last year on IR in AZ.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 30, 2023
12:54 p.m.: The Raiders are reportedly adding former New England (yes, he was there with the Raiders’ regime) receiver Devin Ross to the practice squad.
The @Raiders have added WR Devin Ross to the practice squad.
— Vincent Bonsignore (@VinnyBonsignore) August 30, 2023
12:04 p.m.: It appears undrafted rookie guard Curtis McClendon has landed on the practice squad.
He was out there at practice today, so he’s a go on practice squad https://t.co/iPoGckRtJw
— Vincent Bonsignore (@VinnyBonsignore) August 30, 2023
11:07 a.m.: Defensive tackle Matthew Butler, who was waived Tuesday, is back in the program. He was a fifth-round pick last year.
Josh McDaniels confirms that Matthew Butler is back on the practice squad #Raiders
— Adam Hill (@AdamHillLVRJ) August 30, 2023