And then there were 53.
Today is a rough day across the NFL, as over 1,000 players are cut by their respective NFL clubs.
Like the other 31 teams, the Oakland Raiders trimmed their roster from 90 to 53, turning in their finalized roster prior to Saturday’s 1:00 p.m. PST deadline.
Next up for the Silver and Black is a dive into preparation for their Week 1 opener against the Tennessee Titans, but in the wake of all the activity today, here are five observations about the Raiders initial 53-man roster.
1. It was a strong showing from the draft class
General Manager Reggie McKenzie selected nine players in the 2017 NFL Draft, and of those nine, eight made the team’s final roster, with the exception being running back Elijah Hood.