In one week, all 32 teams will be reducing their rosters to the league-maximum 53 players.
Here's what you need to know.
When is the 53-man roster deadline?
Teams must reduce their active rosters to a maximum of 53 players by 1 p.m. PT on Tuesday, August 26.
Is the roster final?
This is just an initial roster; changes are expected weekly – if not daily – as players are constantly being evaluated.
What is the difference between waived and released?
Players with less than four accrued NFL seasons are subject to waivers. Any team that claims the player then picks up their existing contract. If no team claims the player, they then become a free agent.
Players with at least four accrued NFL seasons are released, meaning their contract is terminated and they immediately become an unrestricted free agent.
What is the waiver claim period?
Following cutdowns, the Raiders can claim any player who was waived by their previous team. The claiming deadline is Wednesday, August 27 at 9 a.m. PT. At that time, waiver wire claims will be awarded to the team with the highest waiver priority. For the first three weeks of the season, the NFL waiver order will use the first-round draft order, which means the Raiders are sixth for waiver requests.
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When will practice squad be announced?
Practice squad rosters must be formed by 1 p.m. PT on Wednesday, August 27.
How many players can be on practice squad?
Practice squads have a maximum of 16 players. Teams can have a total of 17 if one of those player's is part of the International Pathway Program.
Can the Raiders sign a player from another team's practice squad?
Yes, but that player can only be signed to the Raiders' active roster.
More 2025 dates to know:
September 7 – Season opener: Raiders at Patriots, 10:00 a.m. PT
September 15 – Home opener: Raiders vs. Chargers, 7:00 p.m. PT
November 4 – NFL trade deadline, 1 p.m. PT
View the best photos from the Raiders' Preseason Week 2 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
The locker room prior to the Las Vegas Raiders' arrival for their preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Terrell Edmunds' (48) pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Elandon Roberts' (52) locker in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Amari Gainer's (53) pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden's (49) pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer's (87) pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers' (89) pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson's (8) pads in the locker room prior to the Raiders' arrival for their preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) arrives to the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (36) arrives to the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) arrives to the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) arrives to the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cody Lindenberg (55) arrives to the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Kolton Miller (74), guard Alex Cappa (65), tackle Dalton Wagner (78) and offensive lineman Jordan Meredith (61) arrive to the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) arrives to the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) arrives to the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) arrives to the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) arrives to the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) arrives to the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Charles Grant (60), center Jarrod Hufford (64) and tackle Parker Clements (70) arrive to the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) arrives to the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) runs down the tunnel before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jordan Meredith (61) walks down the tunnel before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) warming up before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cody Lindenberg (55) warming up before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Marquez Callaway (15) warming up before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) warming up before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV (47) warming up before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Cam Miller (5) warming up before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders defensive backs huddle during warm ups before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) warming up before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) takes a selfie with fans before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) warming up before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Treven Ma'ae (68) warming up before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Carter Runyon (46) warming up before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Carter Runyon (46) warming up before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) signs autographs for fans before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll walks down the tunnel before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Cam Miller (5) warming up before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Cam Miller (5) and center Jarrod Hufford (64) warming up before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety JT Woods (40) walks down the tunnel before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Ian Thomas (80) warming up before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) warming up before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tommy Mellott (19) warming up before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) warming up before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) warming up before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) warming up before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) warming up before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) warming up before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) warming up before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) leads a huddle before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety JT Woods (40) warming up before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) warming up before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Tank Booker (73) and center Jarrod Hufford (64) warming up before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders huddle before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders special teams unit huddles before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Dylan Parham (66) is introduced onto the field before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jordan Meredith (61) is introduced onto the field before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) is introduced onto the field before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) is introduced onto the field before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) is introduced onto the field before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) is introduced onto the field before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) is introduced onto the field before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) is introduced onto the field before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Marquez Callaway (15) during the national anthem before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll during the national anthem before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Caleb Rogers (76) during the national anthem before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) during the national anthem before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89), running back Raheem Mostert (31), defensive tackle Treven Ma'ae (68), defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) and cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (36) walk out to the center of the field for the coin toss before the preseason home game against the the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89), running back Raheem Mostert (31), defensive tackle Treven Ma'ae (68), defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) and cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly (36) during the coin toss before the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) kicks off during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) makes a tackle during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Adam Butler (69) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) make a tackle during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV (47) lines up before the snap during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) defends during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) makes a catch during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) celebrates after making a catch during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) receives the snap during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jordan Meredith (61) and guard Dylan Parham (66) line up before the snap during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Raheem Mostert (31) rushes during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) lines up to kick a 41-yard field goal during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) blocks during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) makes a tackle during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) celebrates after making a tackle during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) celebrates with teammates after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) makes a tackle during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (44) makes a tackle during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders special teams attempt to block a PAT during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (3) returns a kickoff during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darien Porter (26) makes a tackle during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) defends during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll on the sidelines during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) runs after making a catch during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) runs after making a catch during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) goes for a catch during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Atonio Mafi (56) blocks during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) lines up to kick a 35-yard field goal during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) receives the snap during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Collin Johnson (17) runs after making a catch during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) runs after making a catch during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) celebrates after making a first down during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Raheem Mostert (31) rushes during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Qadir Ismail (84) runs after making a catch during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) passes during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jaylon Smith (54) lines up before the snap during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) celebrates on the field during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle JJ Pegues (92) pressures the quarterback during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jaylon Smith (54) and safety Chris Smith II (29) make a tackle during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Chris Smith II (29) makes a tackle during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) returns a kickoff during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) hands the ball off to running back Sincere McCormick (28) during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Carter Runyon (46) runs after making a catch during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick (28) runs after making a catch during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Shedrick Jackson (4) runs after making a catch during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) lines up to kick a 50-yard field goal during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) celebrates with Head Coach Pete Carroll after kicking a 50-yard field goal during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tommy Mellott (19) makes a tackle during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cody Lindenberg (55) lines up before the snap during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety JT Woods (40) makes a tackle during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Ovie Oghoufo (90) makes a tackle during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Treven Ma'ae (68) pressures the quarterback during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway (97) pressures the quarterback during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Hudson Clark (38) makes a tackle during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Cam Miller (5) passes during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Shedrick Jackson (4) runs after making a catch during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Chris Collier (35) rushes during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Gottlieb Ayedze (72) blocks during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Laki Tasi (79) blocks during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Cam Miller (5) passes during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (86) makes a catch during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Chris Collier (35) rushes during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) lines up to kick a 30-yard field goal during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Collin Johnson (17) makes a tackle during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (44) makes a tackle during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (27) and defensive tackle Treven Ma'ae (68) make a tackle during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Andre Carter II (99) goes to sack the quarterback during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Andre Carter II (99) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle JJ Pegues (92) and linebacker Michael Barrett (43) go to sack the quarterback during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Michael Barrett (43) celebrates after sacking the quarterback during the preseason home game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium.
