# Las Vegas Raiders preseason roster and performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/las-vegas-raiders-preseason-roster-and-performance
> Updated: 2026-08-20T10:00:42.000Z. Sources: 31. Developments: 3.

The Las Vegas Raiders have undergone roster adjustments and training camp developments during their preseason period. Initial moves included signing veteran wide receiver Noah Brown and defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi to address depth, following the placement of linebacker Brennan Jackson on the Reserve/Injured list.

In their preseason debut, the offensive line showed improvement following the addition of center Tyler Linderbaum and offensive line coach Rick Dennison. Individual performances included rookie running back Mike Washington Jr., who recorded a 63-yard performance, and cornerback Hezekiah Masses, who has been noted as a standout performer.

In their second preseason game at NRG Stadium, the Raiders secured a 22-20 victory over the Houston Texans. The game was defined by a significant first-half struggle for rookie quarterback and No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza. Playing the entire first half, Mendoza completed 8 of 15 passes for 86 yards but faced challenges including a sack and an 80-yard pick-six returned by Texans rookie linebacker Wade Woodaz.

Trailing 20-3 at halftime, the Raiders mounted a second-half comeback led by depth players. Aidan O'Connell led a late drive, culminating in a 1-yard touchdown run to seal the win. Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak opted to rest most starters to prioritize developmental repetitions. While Mendoza reflected on the game as a learning experience regarding the “small margins for error at the professional level,” Kubiak declined to officially name Kirk Cousins as the regular-season starting quarterback, stating he does not want anyone to feel “too comfortable in their position.”

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Las Vegas Raiders defeat Houston Texans 22-20 in preseason

The Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Houston Texans 22-20 in a preseason matchup marked by rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza's struggles and a late Raiders comeback.

30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nfl-preseason-week-2-features-raiders-vs-texans

### 2026-08-16: Las Vegas Raiders show offensive improvement in preseason debut

The Las Vegas Raiders' offensive line and young talent, including rookie Mike Washington Jr., showed significant promise during the team's first NFL preseason game.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/las-vegas-raiders-show-offensive-improvement-in-preseason-debut

### 2026-08-15: Las Vegas Raiders make roster moves ahead of Texans preseason matchup

The Las Vegas Raiders are making key roster moves, including signing Noah Brown and Folorunso Fatukasi, as they prepare for preseason matchups against the Houston Texans.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/las-vegas-raiders-make-roster-moves-ahead-of-texans-preseason-matchup

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