Oakland Raiders: Updated Week 1 53-man roster projection
By Nick Ellis
Offensive Line (9): Kolton Miller, Brandon Parker, Rodney Hudson, Jordan Devey, Lester Cotton, Denver Kirkland, David Sharpe, Jonathan Cooper, Trent Brown
The starting offensive line would show Kolton Miller, Richie Incognito, Rodney Hudson, Gabe Jackson, and Trent Brown in a perfect world. Unfortunately, Incognito is suspended for two games, and Gabe Jackson will miss a few games with an injury.
Brandon Parker will stay on the roster, as it is his second season and he can play multiple positions. Although he did not perform well for the team last season, he is still young, and the Raiders will look to develop him before completely giving up on him.
Jordan Devey appears to be the player who will take Gabe Jackon’s spot while he is gone, being another player who can play at multiple positions, whether it is center or guard. Johnathan Cooper was brought in to fill in for Incognito in his absence, and is a proven guard in the NFL. Denver Kirkland is another option for who will replace Gabe Jackson in his absence.
Lester Cotton and David Sharpe could be on the roster for now, but once Jackson and Incognito are back, someone will have to go.