Overview
- The Raiders announced they put undrafted receiver Corey Rucker on the reserve/injured list after mandatory minicamp and added veteran wideout Brandon Johnson to the roster as a replacement.
- Johnson was waived by the Pittsburgh Steelers the day before the Raiders signed him and arrives in Las Vegas on a fresh opportunity to earn a spot.
- Coaching ties helped prompt the pickup: Johnson previously played under coaches who overlap with the Raiders staff, including time linked to Klint Kubiak and past work with wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni.
- Johnson’s NFL production to date has been modest and his special-teams resume is limited, so most outlets project he is more likely to compete for the practice squad than an immediate 53-man roster spot.
- Final outcomes will depend on Rucker’s recovery and performances in training camp and the preseason, when the Raiders will sort roster spots and special-teams roles.