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Levi Damien

Raiders 53-man roster prediction after first preseason game

Preseason has begun. The Raiders wrapped up the remote part of training camp, and after a trip to Minnesota to face the Vikings to open the preseason, they are back in Las Vegas to prepare for the final two preseason matchups.

With two weeks of camp practices and the first preseason game, let’s update that 53-man roster prediction, shall we.

Quarterbacks (2)

HENDERSON, NEVADA – MAY 29: Quarterbacks Aidan O’Connell #12 and Gardner Minshew #15 of the Las Vegas Raiders run through a drill during an OTA offseason workout at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center on May 29, 2024 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

IN: Gardner Minshew, Aidan O’Connell

OUT: Anthony Brown, Carter Bradley

Running backs (4)

Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell (12) hands the ball off to running back Zamir White (3) against the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

IN: Zamir White, Alexander Mattison, Dylan Laube, Ameer Abdullah

OUT: Sincere McCormick, Brittain Brown

Wide receivers (6)

November 5, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs the football against New York Giants cornerback Adoree’ Jackson (22) during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

IN: Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers, Tre Tucker, Kristian Wilkerson, DJ Turner, Jalen Guyton

OUT: Alex Bachman, Keelan Doss, Terrell Bynum, Jeff Foreman, Ramel Keyton, Tyreik McAllister, Tulu Griffin

Tight. ends (4)

Dec 14, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

IN: Brock Bowers, Michael Mayer, Harrison Bryant, Zach Gentry

OUT: John Samuel Schenker, Cole Fotheringham

Offensive linemen (9)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 02: The Las Vegas Raiders, including offensive tackle Thayer Munford Jr. #77 and center Andre James #68, wait to take the field for a game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Broncos 32-23. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

IN: Kolton Miller, Jackson Powers-Johnson, Andre James, Dylan Parham, Thayer Munford, Andrus Peat, Cody Whitehair, DJ Glaze, Jordan Meredith

OUT: Jalen McKenzie, Andrew Coker, Ben Brown, Will Putnam, Clark Barrington, Dalton Wagner, Cotey Luciano

Defensive interior (5)

Oct 15, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins (95) celebrates after getting a sack against the New England Patriots during the third quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

IN: Christian Wilkins, John Jenkins, Adam Butler, Byron Young, Nesta Jade Silvera

OUT: Matthew Butler, Marquan McCall, Noah Shannon

Edge rushers (4)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 12: Defensive ends Maxx Crosby #98 and Malcolm Koonce #51 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrate Koonce’s strip sack against the New York Jets in the third quarter of their game at Allegiant Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

IN: Maxx Crosby, Malcolm Koonce, Tyree Wilson, Jenarious Robinson

OUT: Ron Stone Jr, TJ Franklin, Charles Snowden, David Agoha, Elerson Smith

Linebackers (5)

Dec 31, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts tight end Will Mallory (86) runs with the ball while Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane (41) defends in the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

IN: Robert Spillane, Divine Deablo, Luke Masterson, Tommy Eichenberg, Amari Burney

OUT: Kana’i Mauga, Amari Gainer, Fred Thompkins

Cornerbacks (6)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 14: Cornerback Jack Jones #18 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates scoring a touchdown after an interception with cornerback Nate Hobbs #39 against the Los Angeles Chargers in the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium on December 14, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 63-21. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)

IN: Jack Jones, Jakorian Bennett, Nate Hobbs, Brandon Facyson, Decamerion Richardson, MJ Devonshire

OUT: Woo Governor, Rayshad Williams, Cornell Armstrong, Ja’Quann Sheppard, Sam Webb

Safeties (4)

Dec 10, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (2) looks to hurdle over Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre’von Moehrig (25) during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

IN: Marcus Epps, Tre’von Moehrig, Isaiah Pola-Mao, Christopher Smith II, Trey Taylor

OUT: Jaydon Grant, Phalen Sanford, Tyreque Jones

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