Here’s the latest on the RaidersLATEST NEWS: Raiders have recently announced the departure of six players…..’ roster moves:
On **April 25, 2025**, the Las Vegas Raiders officially **waived six players** after the first round of the NFL Draft ([raiders.com][1]):
* **MJ Devonshire (CB)**
* **Ramel Keyton (WR)**
* **Tyler Manoa (DT)**
* **Kana’i Mauga (LB)**
* **Jackson Mitchell (LB)**
* **Isaiah Spiller (RB)**
These players, mostly recent draft picks or lower-tier roster members, were released to make room for incoming rookies ([247footballgist.com][2]). The team’s focus is clearly on reshaping the depth chart and emphasizing performance rather than draft pedigree ([soyfutbol.com][3]).
**Strategic context**: This move follows a broader offseason overhaul, with the Raiders already parting ways with starters like Jack Jones, Tre’von Moehrig, Robert Spillane, Nate Hobbs, Jack Jones, and Ameer Abdullah . The emphasis under the new regime—managed by Pete Carroll and GM John Spytek—is to transition toward younger, high-upside talent while freeing up cap space ([soyfutbol.com][3]).
**What happens next?**
* The six waived players become free agents, able to sign with other teams if there’s interest.
* Meanwhile, the Raiders have signed six new players (Jahfari Harvey, Ketron Jackson Jr., Jaylon Smith, Key’Shawn Smith, Wesley Steiner, Jonathan Sutherland) in an effort to bolster depth and quality ([raiders.com][4]).
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### Summary
* **Day 2 of the Draft (Apr 25)**: 6 players waived to clear roster spots
* **Move rationale**: Roster reset, emphasis on rookies and fresh faces
* **Big picture**: One piece of an offseason-wide rebuild aimed at long-term competitiveness
