Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio is faced with some tough roster decisions when finalizing the 53-man roster for the September 5 deadline.
You can overlook the score in Thursday night's 31-21 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 4 of the preseason, which mostly featured reserves battling for a job. Del Rio looked for players capable of adding depth to his starting unit.
Some of the potential backups made the decisions easy, for better or worse, while others put themselves in contention for expanded roles.
Here are some of the issues Del Rio must tackle within the next 24-to-36 hours.
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There’s a lot of buzz surrounding the Oakland Raiders leading up to the preseason finale, and it’s not all positive.
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It sounds exciting, but wait until you hear the noteworthy storylines behind each bullet point.
Head coach Jack Del Rio stands above the chatter to prepare the team for the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, as he should. However, his press conference with the local media on Tuesday ended with some cryptic words about a fan favorite, which led to more ...
This is the final Oakland Raiders stock report before the coaching staff finalizes the roster prior to the regular season.
The Raiders face some difficult cuts September 5 when the active roster drops to 53 players. The final preseason game will likely feature players battling for backup roles, which come into play as injuries accumulate during the season.
This final stock report consists of players capable of stepping in for injured starters or those who need more work before the season kicks off.
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