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Tre Tucker Tre Tucker Finishes career season
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 12:01 PM
Tucker caught two of six targets for 30 yards and rushed once for four yards in Sunday's 14-12 win over the Chiefs. He finished the regular season with 57 receptions for 696 yards and five touchdowns on 92 targets, adding 11 rushes for 51 yards over 17 games.
Analysis: Tucker set career highs in targets, receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns as a pass catcher this season, pacing the team with 696 receiving yards. The 24-year-old wideout operated as the Raiders No. 1 wide receiver following the trade of Jakobi Meyers to the Jaguars, leaving him and tight end Brock Bowers as the two top pass-catching options in what was a struggling Raiders offense. Tucker will enter the final year of his rookie contract in 2026, and it stands to reason that the team has seen enough out of him this season to continue to feature him as one of the focal points of the Raiders' aerial attack next season. Nonetheless, Tucker and the rest of the skill position players suffered from subpar quarterback this year, capping their true potential. For the Cincinnati product to build upon his success this season, Las Vegas will need to figure how they intend to cure their offensive woes. |
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Jack Bech Jack Bech Held catchless in Week 18
Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 11:35 AM
Bech failed to reel in either of his two targets in Sunday's 14-12 win over the Chiefs. He finished his rookie regular season with 20 receptions for 224 yards on 29 targets over 16 games.
Analysis: Bech struggled to get anything going Sunday, much like the majority of his rookie season with the Raiders. The 23-year-old wideout was not a major part of the Raiders' offensive plans this season, while tight end Brock Bowers and fellow wide receiver Tre Tucker stepped up as the focal points of the team's passing attack. With subpar quarterback play and a struggling offense, Bech was not in an ideal situation to start out his professional career. The TCU product should continue to improve and will hope to see more consistent play at signal caller when he returns for the 2026 season in Las Vegas. |
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Phillip Dorsett Phillip Dorsett Inks future deal with Las Vegas
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 6:48 PM
The Raiders signed Dorsett to a reserve/future contract Monday.
Analysis: Dorsett signed to the Raiders' practice squad in early September after failing to make the team's 53-man roster at the end of training camp. His lone elevation to the active roster came in Week 17 against the Giants, but he ended up being a healthy scratch for that contest. The veteran wide receiver has not appeared in a regular-season game since 2023, but he'll participate in offseason activities with the Raiders in the hopes of earning a spot on the active roster for 2026. |
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Albert Okwuegbunam Albert Okwuegbunam Secures future deal with Las Vegas
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 6:44 PM
The Raiders signed Okwuegbunam to a reserve/future contract Monday.
Analysis: Okwuegbunam spent the entirety of the 2025 campaign with Las Vegas as a member of the practice squad, garnering a pair of elevations in Week 4 and Week 5. The tight end reeled in five of six targets for 36 yards in the team's Week 5 loss to the Colts, and he didn't get another shot with the active roster the rest of the way. With Brock Bowers (knee) and Michael Mayer still under contract in 2026, Okwuegbunam will compete for the No. 3 role at tight end ahead of next year. |
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Chris Collier Chris Collier Staying in Sin City
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 6:42 PM
The Raiders signed Collier to a reserve/future contract Monday.
Analysis: Collier spent the entire 2025 season on the Raiders' practice squad after failing to make the team's 53-man roster at the end of training camp. His lone elevation to the Raiders' active roster came in Week 17 against the Giants, though he didn't end up playing a single snap in a 34-10 loss. Collier will stay in Las Vegas in the offseason, where he'll look to show enough to the organization in OTAs, minicamp and training camp to earn a permanent spot on the active roster for the 2026 season. |
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Brenden Rice Brenden Rice Signs new deal with Las Vegas
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 6:40 PM
The Raiders signed Rice to a reserve/future contract Monday.
Analysis: Rice joined the practice squad in Las Vegas in early December, failing to appear in a contest in his brief time with the team. The wideout will now get a chance to train with the Raiders during the offseason in an attempt to get a shot with the team's active roster in 2026. |
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Kenny Pickett Kenny Pickett Plays first quarter
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 11:25 PM
Pickett completed one of four passes for three yards, no touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 14-12 win over the Chiefs. He added one rush for nine yards.
Analysis: The Raiders planned to rotate Pickett and Aidan O'Connell at quarterback in the season finale. While Pickett drew the start, he only played the first quarter after being picked off and otherwise struggling to move the offense. After having the fifth-year option on his rookie contract declined, Pickett will be a free agent this offseason and will likely be set to compete for a backup role. |
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Michael Mayer Michael Mayer Three catches in victory
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 9:56 PM
Mayer caught three of five targets for 47 yards in Sunday's 14-12 win over the Chiefs.
Analysis: Mayer was able to pace the team with 47 yards while reeling in at least three passes for the fifth time in his last eight contests. The tight end will finish his third campaign in Las Vegas having caught 35 of 50 targets for 328 yards and one touchdown over 13 regular-season contests. Mayer will enter next year as the top reserve option behind Brock Bowers (knee) at tight end with the Raiders. |
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Ashton Jeanty Ashton Jeanty Finishes shy of 1,000 rushing yards
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 8:07 PM
Jeanty rushed the ball 26 times for 87 yards in Sunday's 14-12 win over the Chiefs. He added three receptions on five targets for seven yards.
Analysis: Jeanty unsurprisingly remained the focal point of the offense, logging over 25 total touches for the second time in his last three games. He didn't find much running room, though he did manage two rushes of at least 10 yards. Jeanty ultimately finished his rookie campaign with 1,321 yards from scrimmage while falling only 25 rushing yards short of 1,000. The Raiders secured the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft despite the win and are almost certain to select a quarterback, so Jeanty should have a better supporting cast around him for his sophomore campaign. |
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Raheem Mostert Raheem Mostert Won't play Week 18
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 2:09 PM
Mostert (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Analysis: Mostert drew the questionable tag for Sunday's game after an FP/DNP/LP practice log during Week 18 prep. However, the veteran running back has not been cleared to play in Sunday's regular-season finale, so Zamir White and Dylan Laube are in line for more backfield snaps behind Ashton Jeanty. Mostert appeared in 12 games for the Raiders this season and will end the 2025 campaign with 22 carries for 104 yards along with 12 catches (on as many targets) for 70 yards. |
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Kenny Pickett Kenny Pickett To be in rotation with O'Connell
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 5:08 PM
Pickett and Aidan O'Connell will be the Raiders' available quarterbacks Sunday against the Chiefs with Geno Smith (ankle) ruled out for the contest, Levi Edwards of the Raiders' official site reports.
Analysis: Coach Pete Carroll told Edwards on Wednesday that Pickett likely would start Week 18 while working in a rotation with O'Connell, but Carroll wouldn't commit to a starter as of Friday, instead saying the duo will work in a rotation. Pickett has received run in five games (one start) this season, completing 27 of 41 passes for 185 yards, one touchdown and one interception, turning four carries into 13 yards and losing his only fumble. Meanwhile, O'Connell last played Week 18 of the 2024 campaign. |
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Geno Smith Geno Smith Officially ruled out for Sunday
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 4:47 PM
Smith (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Chiefs.
Analysis: With Smith out for the contest, coach Pete Carroll noted Friday (without naming a QB starter) that Kenny Pickett and Aidan O'Connell would be in a rotation Sunday, Levi Edwards of the Raiders' official site reports. In his first season with the 2-14 Raiders, Smith threw for 3,025 yards to go along with 19 TDs and 17 picks in 15 games. Though the veteran signal-caller currently is under contract with Las Vegas through the 2027 season, it's very possible that the team will be using one of the top picks in the 2026 NFL Draft on a QB. |
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Raheem Mostert Raheem Mostert Officially questionable for Week 18
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 4:38 PM
Mostert (knee/ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Paul Gutierrez of the Raiders' official site reports.
Analysis: Mostert produced a FP/DNP/LP practice log for Week 18 prep while managing knee and ankle injuries, and his status for Sunday's game may not be officially known until the Raiders announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Dylan Laube would serve as the Raiders' main returner on kickoffs and join Zamir White as the rotational backfield options behind Ashton Jeanty if Mostert is not cleared to play. |
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Raheem Mostert Raheem Mostert Sits out of Thursday's practice
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 4:58 PM
Mostert (knee/ankle) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Mostert's absence from Thursday's practice could be a maintenance day, given that the veteran running back was a full participant in Wednesday's session. His participation in Friday's practice will provide clarity on his status heading into Sunday's regular-season finale against the Chiefs. |
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Raheem Mostert Raheem Mostert Logs full practice Wednesday
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 6:42 PM
Mostert (ankle/knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Paul Gutierrez of the Raiders' official site reports.
Analysis: Ankle and knee injuries prevented Mostert from suiting up for the Raiders' Week 17 loss to the Giants. However, his ability to practice in full Wednesday puts the veteran running back on track to play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Chiefs. Mostert has seen limited touches on offense while operating as Ashton Jeanty's backup, with the former logging 22 carries for 104 yards and 12 catches (on as many targets) for 70 yards across 12 regular-season games. |
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Jack Bech Jack Bech Logs full practice Wednesday
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 5:58 PM
Bech (back) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Paul Gutierrez of the Raiders' official site reports.
Analysis: Bech was a late addition to the Raiders' injury report during Week 17 prep, which resulted in him being sidelined for this past Sunday's loss against the Giants. He was able to practice without restriction Wednesday, which puts the rookie second-rounder on track to play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Chiefs. Bech has accumulated 20 catches (on 27 targets) for 224 yards through the first 15 regular-season games of his NFL career. |
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Geno Smith Geno Smith Not slated to start Sunday
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 2:10 PM
Coach Pete Carroll noted Wednesday that Smith (ankle) is not in line to play Sunday against the Chiefs, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Smith emerged from Week 17 action with a concerning ankle injury, and in terms of the QB's availability versus Kansas City, Carroll said, "I hate closing the door on any opportunity, but it's going to be really hard for him." With that in mind, look for Smith to be officially ruled out by Friday, and in that scenario Carroll indicated that he expects Kenny Pickett and Aidan O'Connell to compete for the Week 18 starting nod, adding that he anticipates both signal-callers seeing action this weekend. |
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Kenny Pickett Kenny Pickett Likely to start, split reps Week 18
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 2:03 PM
Coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that Pickett is expected to start Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Levi Edwards of the Raiders' official site reports.
Analysis: However, Carroll suggested that Pickett and Aidan O'Connell could split reps in the regular-season finale, as Geno Smith (ankle) isn't in line to play. The 27-year-old Pickett has appeared in five games this season and has put nothing good on tape, averaging a pitiful 4.5 yards per attempt with one touchdown and one interception across 41 pass attempts. |
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Aidan O'Connell Aidan O'Connell May play off bench Sunday
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 2:03 PM
O'Connell may get playing time off the bench Sunday against the Chiefs, Levi Edwards of the Raiders' official site reports.
Analysis: Raiders head coach Pete Carroll said Kenny Pickett likely will start in place of Geno Smith (ankle), with O'Connell potentially then coming off the bench to play some. Carroll didn't say if he'll take a similar approach at other positions. |
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Dont'e Thornton Dont'e Thornton Four targets in blowout loss
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 8:36 AM
Thornton caught two of four targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Giants.
Analysis: Thornton filled the WR2 role behind Tre Tucker with fellow rookie Jack Bech (back) sidelined for Sunday's contest, but Thornton averaged just 3.0 yards per target while playing 78 percent of the Raiders' offensive snaps. If Bech manages to return for a Week 18 matchup against the Chiefs, Thornton's involvement could diminish. |
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