Raiders 53-man roster projection after preseason game No. 3

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OAKLAND, CA – AUGUST 24: Lenzy Pipkins #41 of the Green Bay Packers breaks up the pass to MarcellAteman #88 of the Oakland Raiders in the endzone but gets called for pass interference on the play during the fourth quarter of an NFL preseason football game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 24, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

Wide Receiver (6): Amari Cooper, Jordy Nelson, Martavis Bryant, Dwayne Harris, Marcell Ateman, Seth Roberts

The wide receiver group has seen some movement over the past few days, as Griff Whalen was moved to the injured reserve, and Ryan Switzer was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers. That opened up spots for a couple of guys who may not have made the team is Switzer has performed better this summer.

One of those guys is rookie Marcell Ateman, who has the size to be a real difference maker in the red zone. He and Seth Roberts were saved by the recent moves, but heading into the last preseason game, Johnny Holton is making it very hard for the Raiders not to have him on the 53-man.

Jordy Nelson, Amari Cooper, and Martavis Bryant will be at the top of the depth chart, and Dwayne Harris is going to play in the slot, and be the team’s return man. His spot on the roster is locked in, so keep an eye on Ateman, Holton, and Roberts Thursday night, as they continue to try to cement their place on the roster.

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