The Raiders must trim their roster to 53 players by Saturday afternoon, a gut-wrenching exercise for those handing out and receiving pink slips.
It’s no fun for anyone as NFL dreams get dashed possibly for the final time.
Raiders roster cuts are harder this year than the last few, and that’s a good thing. The Raiders have more talent, meaning some good players won’t be around for the regular season.
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Thursday’s exhibition finale played a minor role in the evaluation process, where a body of work is analyzed before choosing a team to carry forward.