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Oakland Raiders: 8 Lessons From The 53-man Roster and Depth Chart

By Pete D. Camarillo

Aug 12, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oakland Raiders tackle Menelik Watson (71) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 12, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oakland Raiders tackle Menelik Watson (71) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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September 1, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders running back George Atkinson (34) catches the football against Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Steve Longa (59) during the fourth quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
September 1, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders running back George Atkinson (34) catches the football against Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Steve Longa (59) during the fourth quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Bonus: Players who moved on

Not every player can make the roster or practice squad.

Back to Thorpe and Atkinson III. Both players got claimed off of waivers earlier this week.

Thorpe joins the Indianapolis Colts, after three seasons and 28 appearances with the Silver and Black.

Atkinson III got claimed by the Cleveland Browns. He should bring them value as a returner and back runner.

Further, Oakland dealt safety Dewey McDonald to the Seattle Seahawks for a 2017 conditional pick.

After hearing these names in training camp and seeing them in preseason, you always hope they land somewhere once they are cut. It is good to see Thorpe, Atkinson and McDonald find new situations.

The Oakland Raiders begin their season at 10 A.M. PST in New Orleans, on Sunday.

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