Raiders release WR Ryan Grant to elevate LB Justin Phillips

Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group Ryan Grant, an off-season free agent signing by the Raiders, was released Wednesday. ALAMEDA — The Raiders released wide receiver Ryan Grant Wednesday in order to elevate linebacker Justin Phillips from the practice squad.

Grant had just four receptions for 14 and was inactive in favor of J.J. Nelson in Sunday’s 34-14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. In Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Grant had one reception in five targets for a loss of two yards.

With Grant’s release, the Raiders have five wide receivers on the roster — Tyrell Williams, Hunter Renfrow, Nelson, Dwayne Harris and Keelan Doss. Harris, who missed the Vikings game with an ankle injury, is…