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Raiders: Thornton activated, Cousins locked in at QB – AFC West roundup
In Las Vegas, the Raiders activate wide receiver Dont’e Thornton from injured reserve and double down on Kirk Cousins as their starting QB, while the Chargers lose a practice-squad running back.
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There were no games on the AFC West slate Tuesday, but the Las Vegas Raiders still managed to headline the division with a series of roster moves that affect their passing game and further clarify their quarterback depth chart.
Raiders: Thornton returns, Laulu waived, Cousins in control
As reported by Pro Football Rumors, the Raiders activated second-year wide receiver Dont’e Thornton from injured reserve on Tuesday. The 23-year-old had landed on IR with a hamstring injury suffered in training camp and was stashed there during final roster cuts. His return comes just one day before his three-week activation window was set to expire, according to the outlet.
To make room, Las Vegas waived defensive tackle Jonah Laulu, per the same report. At 3-4 in the AFC West, the Raiders are clearly prioritizing additional depth and upside at wide receiver as they try to stabilize their offense heading into the heart of the schedule.
Under center, CBS Sports notes that offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak insists there is “no controversy” at quarterback between veteran Kirk Cousins and youngster Fernando Mendoza. Kubiak is committing to Cousins as the starter while also saying Mendoza will play at some point this season. The storyline now shifts to when, not if, the backup will get snaps behind the established veteran.
Chargers: Giants poach RB from practice squad
For the winless Los Angeles Chargers (0-6), there was a subtle but notable depth change. Pro Football Rumors reports that the New York Giants will place running back Tyrone Tracy on injured reserve and, in response, are signing Gregory Desrosiers off the Chargers’ practice squad. Los Angeles thus loses a developmental piece in its backfield, a group already under the microscope given the team’s start.
Chiefs and Broncos idle but on the radar
The Kansas City Chiefs (5-1) stood pat on Tuesday, but CBS Sports’ Week 8 picks highlight them among contenders in line for possible Halloween “scares,” underscoring the expectations that come with their record. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos (5-2) and Chargers are listed among the teams making practice-squad adjustments on Tuesday, according to Pro Football Rumors, though the specific moves involving Denver and Los Angeles are not detailed in the available summary.