Overview
- The Raiders worked out 16 free agents on Thursday, Sept. 3, including veteran receiver Marquez Valdes‑Scantling and former No. 7 overall pick Evan Neal.
- Las Vegas has an immediate need at wide receiver after placing rookie Dont'e Thornton Jr. on injured reserve for at least four games, leaving the room short of proven playmakers.
- The tryouts also targeted offensive‑line and pass‑rush depth with visits from Evan Neal, brothers Azeez and B.J. Ojulari, and David Ojabo as the team gauges interior OL and edge help.
- Team and media reports stress these workouts are evaluations rather than signings, and no roster additions were announced after the session; likely outcomes are practice‑squad deals or short‑term depth signings.
- The visits follow final roster cutdowns and the waiver period and signal where Las Vegas believes it may need upgrades before Week 1, which could change snap counts for starters and young players early in the season.