Raiders evaluate 16 free agents, spotlighting depth issues on line and receiver corps
The Las Vegas Raiders held a 16-player workout on Thursday, focusing on offensive line and wide receiver positions where injuries have left the roster thin.
On Thursday the Las Vegas Raiders organized a workout that included 16 players, a move that underscores lingering roster gaps ahead of the season opener. Notable invitees were former Giants top-10 draft pick Evan Neal, 32-year-old wideout Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and a trio of pass-rushers—Azeez Ojulari, B.J. Ojulari and David Ojabo—along with former 49ers receiver Ronnie Bell.
The offensive line trial list featured guards Evan Beerntsen, center Trey Hill and tackles Christian Jones and Colby Sorsdal, suggesting the team is still weighing options despite the health of Kolton Miller and Jackson Powers-Johnson. The receiver group is strained after rookie Dont’e Thornton Jr., Justin Shorter, Corey Rucker and Chase Roberts were placed on IR, prompting the Raiders to test Valdes-Scantling and Bell.
Front-seven depth is also in question after rookie Keyron Crawford suffered a season-ending ankle injury and Brennan Jackson landed on IR, leading to looks at the Ojulari brothers, Ojabo and linebacker Dasan McCullough. No contracts are guaranteed, but the workout signals the Raiders’ intent to address their most pressing needs.
Why it matters
The workout reveals the Raiders' urgent need to bolster key positions before the regular season begins.
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