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Raiders Elevate TE Matt Bushman To Active Roster

After signing with Las Vegas Raiders during NFL Draft weekend and joining their practice squad, former BYU tight end Matt Bushman is set to make his NFL debut.

The Raiders announced Saturday afternoon that they have elevated Bushman to their 53-man roster, replacing TE Nick Bowers. The Raiders take on the Philadelphia Eagles tomorrow afternoon at at 4:05 ET.

The Raiders already have star tight end Darren Waller, but Bushman will get a chance to make his NFL debut. NFL teams release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to kickoff, where only 46 of the 53 players can be active and dressed.