Oakland Raiders Stock Report: 3 up, 3 down from preseason game No. 1

By Kenny King | Aug 12, 2019

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 10: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders looks on during warm ups prior to their game against the Los Angeles Rams in their NFL preseason game at RingCentral Coliseum on August 10, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images) /

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LANDOVER, MD – SEPTEMBER 24: Linebacker Nicholas Morrow #50 of the Oakland Raiders and defensive end James Cowser #47 of the Oakland Raiders celebrate a play in the four quarter at FedExField on September 24, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

Stock down: James Cowser

James Cowser, a third year man out of Southern Utah, came to the Raiders in 2016 as an undrafted free agent. Cowser has been on and off of the practice squad over the past three years, and now with the strength of the linebacker corp increasing, Cowser must fight to earn a roster spot.

In the preseason opener, Cowser recorded one assisted tackle and often looked out of place throughout the game. During the offseason, Cowser was moved from defensive end to outside linebacker to help try and showcase his quickness and tackling ability, however Cowser was unable to capitalize on the opportunity.

This is a linebacker group that is vastly superior than the group from last season, so it is going to be very hard for Cowser to make the roster. He will get more play on Thursday night against the Cardinals, in what could be his final stand with the Raiders.

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