Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio were forced to trim their roster down to the NFL-mandated 75-player maximum on Tuesday, September 1st.
According to Raiders.com, Oakland has waived eight players including wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins and running back Trent Richardson, and also released three other players, waived/injured cornerback Jimmy hall, and placed projected starting right tackle Menelik Watson on injured reserve.
Though one preseason game remains for the Oakland Raiders, some depth players have already solidified their spot on the roster, while others are still in need of an opportunity to earn their keep on the team.