Oakland Raiders: Updated Week 1 53-man roster projection
By Nick Ellis
Wide Receiver (6): Antonio Brown, Tyrell Williams, Hunter Renfrow, JJ Nelson, Dwayne Harris, Keelan Doss
Antonio Brown may be the best receiver in the league, and despite the rumors going around about his helmet issue, we can be confident that we will see Brown on the field come week one against Denver. Brown is coming off a season with 15 receiving touchdowns, making him the best candidate to help Carr find the end zone more often.
The Raiders brought in Tyrell Williams as a WR2, and him and Derek Carr have created a solid chemistry. Expect Tyrell Williams to be one of Carr’s favorite targets on the deep ball, especially when defenses double cover AB.
Hunter Renfrow and JJ Nelson have both impressed a ton in training camp, as their speed is often too much for defensive backs to handle. These two will have a big part in the Raiders offense, and could be two of the best kept secrets heading into week one.
Dwayne Harris will have a roster spot due to his kick return and punt return ability, as he is one of the best in the league at what he does. Keelan Doss has impressed as an undrafted rookie, but he will have his hands full with making the team. The next few preseason games will make a huge impact on who gets the last spot at wide receiver.