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Raiders to assess roster cuts in Week 4 finale

8/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak will assess players in Thursday’s finale versus the San Francisco 49ers.
The Raiders must trim the roster to 53 players by the August 30 deadline.
Running back Mike Washington Jr. averages 7.9 yards per carry with two runs over 30 yards.
Injured rookie Ashton Jeanty’s ankle leaves Washington as a possible starter if Jeanty remains out.

History

Historical Context

After the NFL’s 1995 expansion draft—when the Carolina Panthers chose 35 players and the Jacksonville Jaguars 31—existing clubs trimmed rosters to the 53-man limit, a practice that still shapes preseason cuts. Today, Raiders coach Klint Kubiak faces the August 30 deadline, weighing depth and injuries as he finalizes his 53-player roster.

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Story summary

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak will assess players in Thursday’s finale versus the San Francisco 49ers.
The Raiders must trim the roster to 53 players by the August 30 deadline.
Running back Mike Washington Jr. averages 7.9 yards per carry with two runs over 30 yards.
Injured rookie Ashton Jeanty’s ankle leaves Washington as a possible starter if Jeanty remains out.

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