Silver And Black Pride on Dont'e Thornton

Article5 takeaways from Las Vegas Raiders’ initial 53-man roster
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Dont'e Thornton Jr. making the team after struggling to begin camp and then missing about a month—including all three preseason games—with an injury really highlights how much the group was struggling as a whole. Pair that with an underwhelming rookie season, and it seems like the only reasons the 2025 fourth-round pick has a roster spot are because of his draft slot and lack of other options.
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Thornton's roster spot hinges on draft pedigree and weak WR depth, not performance.

2025 fourth-round pick WR made the 53-man roster despite struggling in camp, missing all three preseason games with an injury, and posting an underwhelming rookie season. His roster spot appears secured only by draft capital and lack of other options in a historically weak WR room; Kubiak called out the position group after the second preseason game. Thornton shouldn't get comfortable as the Raiders are expected to pursue additional wideouts throughout the season.

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