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Silver And Black Pride fantasy football takes on Dont'e Thornton
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All Silver And Black Pride insights about Dont'e Thornton
PositiveInjuryOct 28, 2026
The fourth-round wide receiver was activated from the injured reserve and will be ready to make his season debut Sunday, clearing the path for potential fantasy relevance pending offensive role and target opportunity.PositiveDepth ChartOct 27, 2026
Wide receiver Dont'e Thornton, a 2025 fourth-round draft pick, was activated from injured reserve to replace Jonah Laulu on the 53-man roster and will make his season debut Sunday against the New York Jets. He suffered a hamstring injury early in training camp.NegativeDepth ChartOct 26, 2026
The Raiders have until Wednesday to decide whether to activate Thornton from injured reserve or keep him on IR for the remainder of the season, indicating an imminent roster decision with significant implications for his availability.NegativeInjuryOct 23, 2026
Wide receiver will not be activated from injured reserve for Sunday's game against the Rams. If not activated by Wednesday, he will be out for the season.NegativeInjuryOct 21, 2026
Second-year wide receiver has chance to be activated from injured reserve this week but must demonstrate readiness; must be activated by next week or will be out for the season.PositiveInjuryOct 21, 2026
The fourth-round wide receiver is in the 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve after a hamstring injury and could be activated this week.PositiveInjuryOct 17, 2026
Nearing activation from IR; Kubiak expressed positive impressions of his progress this week, stating he is 'getting closer' to being activated, 'looking good,' 'getting back into football shape,' and 'putting himself in position' with strong performance in the meeting room.NegativeInjuryOct 16, 2026
Wide receiver Dont'e Thornton will not be activated from injured reserve this week, per head coach Klint Kubiak.PositiveDepth ChartOct 14, 2026
Could possibly be moved to the active roster from injured reserve this week, providing a potential boost to the undermanned Raiders wide receiver room.PositiveInjuryOct 14, 2026
The fourth-round wide receiver is in the 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve after a hamstring injury and could be activated this week, providing a potential return-to-play timeline.PositiveRoleOct 12, 2026
Wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (hamstring) is expected to 'take another jump' in his second week of practice since getting his window opened to return from IR. Kubiak stated: 'He's got to compete in practice and show us that he's ready to go.' Thornton is progressing in his return and expected to increase his role as he ramps up.NegativeInjuryOct 9, 2026
WR on injured reserve with hamstring injury practiced fully all week but will not be activated this week by coach Klint Kubiak; however, he must be activated by the Oct. 28 deadline, creating a timeline for his return to fantasy relevance.PositiveInjuryOct 7, 2026
Reserve wide receiver returning to practice Wednesday after four-game injured reserve stint with hamstring injury that sidelined him through most of training camp. 2025 fourth-round pick has 21-day activation window; can be activated at any time. With Jack Bech on injured reserve, Thornton should get opportunities when ready to play despite quiet training camp and slow rookie season.NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026
The fourth-round wide receiver is on injured reserve; the team is hopeful he can return soon, but no specific timeline has been provided.NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026
Raiders WR on injured reserve, contributing to the team's thin receiver depth situation a quarter of the way into the regular season.NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026
Thornton isn't going to come back on a white horse from the injured reserve list and save the Raiders, indicating he is unlikely to provide immediate fantasy impact upon return.NegativeInjuryOct 2, 2026
Wide receiver Dont'e Thornton is working to return from injured reserve; the team can activate him after Sunday's game against Kansas City. Kubiak said she is not sure of Thornton's timeline for activation.NegativeInjurySep 30, 2026
The fourth-round wide receiver will remain on injured reserve for at least another week, keeping him unavailable for fantasy purposes.NegativeInjurySep 23, 2026
The fourth-round wide receiver will remain on injured reserve for at least two more weeks, sidelining him through at least Week 4.NegativeInjurySep 16, 2026
The fourth-round wide receiver will be on injured reserve for at least three more weeks.NegativeInjurySep 5, 2026
Second-year wide receiver placed on injured reserve, triggering the Raiders' re-signing of linebacker Segun Olubi to the 53-man roster. Olubi had initially not made the final 53 but was brought back after Thorton Jr.'s IR placement.NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026
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.NegativeRoleAug 30, 2026
Receiver Dont'e Thornton remains on the 53-man roster despite not practicing for more than three weeks due to an undisclosed reason, creating uncertainty about his availability and role.NegativeDepth ChartAug 24, 2026
Fourth-round pick in 2025 with a slower-than-expected rookie season; started training camp slow and has been injured for a few weeks. May need to finish the preseason strong to secure a spot on the 53-man roster. Fans voted him most likely to be cut among five Raiders surprise-cut candidates. Camp performance critical to roster survival.PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
Thornton has a clear development pathway under head coach Klint Kubiak, an offensive-minded play caller, and newly hired wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni. The source states that if there's a coach who can develop and guide a raw but talented Thornton, it's Kubiak and his staff. Azzanni, a 50-year-old assistant with a maniacal focus on fundamental techniques, uses relentless drill repetition to instill attention to detail and fundamentals that sharpen both physical and mental attributes. Azzanni noted in early August that Thornton has a great attitude, is working hard, and has shown improvement with some good plays in training camp, evaluating him day-by-day as the installation continues.NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026
Despite his elite size (6-foot-5) and speed (4.30-second 40), Thornton does not play to his physical profile. With confidence waning in 2025, he played more like 5-foot-8 teammate Tre Tucker than imposing himself on defenders; he fails to consistently outleap and out-physical cornerbacks at the catch point. The source notes that engraining belief in his size and speed advantage, playing stronger without getting locked up, and aggressively outleaping defenders for the ball in flight are must-dos in Year 2. Additionally, his route running is underdeveloped—he runs primarily straight-line deep routes rather than the full route tree demanded by offensive-minded head coach Klint Kubiak.NegativeInjuryAug 23, 2026
Thornton has missed multiple consecutive practices and preseason games due to being banged up with no definitive return timetable as of mid-August 2026. Head coach Klint Kubiak stated he expected Thornton to return but the wideout was working on the sideline. Thornton appeared in street clothes on the sideline for both the preseason opener (Aug. 13) and the second exhibition game vs. Houston, missing critical opportunities to showcase himself to the new coaching staff ahead of the August 30 roster cutdown.NegativeRoleAug 23, 2026
The Year 2 bar for the 6-foot-5, 4.30-second 40-yard dash fourth-round pick (108th overall, 2025) is simply making the team, a stark downgrade from typical second-year expectations. Despite flashes in offseason and early regular season (including a clutch long catch vs. New England in Week 1), Thornton's confidence dipped severely as the 2025 season progressed; in weeks with substantial snaps (Weeks 2, 7, 16), he was targeted 11 times for just three receptions, 32 yards, and zero touchdowns. Career rookie stats: 15 games (5 starts), 30 targets, 10 receptions, 135 yards, 0 TDs across 399 offensive snaps with a 10 percent drop rate (3 drops).NegativeDepth ChartAug 21, 2026
Dont'e Thornton Jr. is mentioned as a receiver competing for targets behind Tre Tucker in the Raiders' 2026 receiving corps, suggesting he is not a primary option.NegativeInjuryAug 18, 2026
Receiver Dont'e Thornton didn't practice and has been out for more than a week, indicating an extended absence from team activities due to injury or illness.NegativeBustAug 17, 2026
Raiders receiver who drew plenty of praise during training camp a year ago but had a disappointing regular season and is widely considered on the roster bubble this summer. The source uses Thornton as a cautionary example that training camp hype doesn't always translate to regular season success, particularly when players are facing weak competition (the Raiders' own roster). Thornton has been injured and missed several practices early in the current training camp.NegativeInjuryAug 15, 2026
Wide receiver has missed several practices and the first preseason game due to injury, but head coach Klint Kubiak expects Thornton to return at some point during the preseason, indicating the injury is not expected to be long-term.NegativeInjuryAug 14, 2026
Second-year wide receiver dealing with an undisclosed injury for approximately one week but expected to play in the preseason, per coach Klint Kubiak.NegativeInjuryAug 14, 2026
Second-year wide receiver was out of the preseason game after being out for an undisclosed reason for about a week.NegativeBustAug 12, 2026
The fourth-round pick is projected to be cut; ESPN's Ryan McFadden noted that Thornton has been working with the second- and third-team offenses while being nonexistent whenever on the field and has had a hard time creating separation from defenders.NegativeDepth ChartAug 11, 2026
Thornton is listed with the second-team offense in the wide receiver room on the initial depth chart.NegativeRoleAug 4, 2026
Fourth-round pick from the 2025 draft failed to live up to preseason hype in his rookie season and may also be considered a tough fit for Kubiak's offense, adding to the Raiders' WR depth concerns alongside Bech's development questions.NegativeBustAug 1, 2026
Fourth-round WR prospect has elite measurables (6-foot-5, fast) but significant on-field limitations: rough route running, plays small despite height (doesn't go up for contested catches), and converted just 3 of 15 contested catch opportunities (20%) last season per Pro Football Focus; source was disappointed by rookie campaign and doesn't expect a turnaround, predicting he could be left off the 53-man roster at the end of training camp.NegativeBreakoutAug 1, 2026
While Thornton has the physical tools (height, weight, and speed) that would appeal to Al Davis, his route running is rough and there are other aspects of his game that are concerning. The source acknowledges there's a chance he breaks out into a top receiver, but views it as unlikely given these limitations.NegativeBustJul 31, 2026
Fourth-round draft pick from last year who has not contributed despite receiving significant playing time opportunities; may not fit Klint Kubiak's offensive scheme; the source identifies him as the most likely cut candidate among the Raiders' potential releases, citing his lack of readiness and the team's depth at receiver.NegativeBustJul 31, 2026
Fourth-round draft pick from last year who hasn't contributed despite receiving significant opportunities; may not fit Klint Kubiak's offensive scheme; identified as the most likely cut candidate among the Raiders' potential releases, with the source noting the team has many young receivers competing for roster spots.