Makes return from IR
The Raiders reinstated Thornton (hamstring) from injured reserve Tuesday.
With Thornton's 21-day practice window coming to a close this week, the Raiders elected to move him back on to the 53-man roster. A full participant in each of the Raiders' last nine practices, Thornton looks like he'll be ready to play this Sunday against the Jets, but he may not be in store for a meaningful role in the receiver rotation. He struggled to carve out consistent volume in the passing game as a rookie fourth-round pick in 2025, putting together a 10-135-0 receiving line on 30 targets over 15 appearances.
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Cody White
One catch in Week 7 loss
White caught one of three targets for four yards in Sunday's 35-21 loss to the Rams.
Fernando Mendoza
No action in Week 7
Mendoza did not appear in Sunday's 35-21 loss to the Rams.
Jalen Nailor
Two snags in loss
Nailor caught two of five targets for 14 yards during Sunday's 35-21 loss to the Rams.
Jack Bech
Making return to practice
The Raiders designated Bech (forearm) for return from injured reserve Monday.
Kirk Cousins
Remaining starting quarterback in Week 8
Head coach Klint Kubiak said that Cousins will remain the Raiders' starting quarterback heading into Sunday's game against the Jets, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN reports. "There is no controversy," Kubiak said. "He is playing at a very high level."
Tre Tucker
Strikes for long TD in loss
Tucker secured five of 12 targets for 103 yards and a touchdown in the Raiders' 35-21 loss to the Rams on Sunday.
Kirk Cousins
Just under 300 passing yards in loss
Cousins completed 26 of 44 passes for 295 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions while rushing three times for six yards in the Raiders' 35-21 loss to the Rams on Sunday.
Michael Mayer
Three catches in Week 7 loss
Mayer caught all three targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 35-21 loss to the Rams.
Mike Washington Jr.
Leads team with 27 rushing yards in loss
Washington rushed six times for 27 yards in Sunday's 35-21 loss to the Rams.
Ashton Jeanty
Much more effective as receiver
Jeanty rushed eight times for 15 yards and brought in all eight targets for 61 yards and a touchdown in the Raiders' 35-21 loss to the Rams on Sunday.