The Las Vegas Raiders released their first unofficial depth chart of the 2026 season ahead of Thursday night’s preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium, revealing key positional battles across the roster as game week gets underway in Nevada.
Game week has officially arrived in Las Vegas, bringing with it the first structural look at how the roster is shaping up under actual competitive conditions. Depth charts are required ahead of preseason matchups, though team officials and observers alike note that these early hierarchies remain fluid as training camp battles continue.
The Cardinals visit Allegiant Stadium for a Thursday kickoff at 5 p.m.
Offensive Line Shifts and Receiver Standouts in Las Vegas
Much of the initial depth chart aligns with expectations built through training camp practices, but a few notable adjustments stand out along the trenches and on the perimeter. Caleb Rogers holds the backup left guard spot despite logging recent practice reps at right guard, where he has shared time with Jackson Powers-Johnson. Meanwhile, Trey Zuhn III appears as the backup right tackle after opening camp working with the second-team center and third-team right guard groups.
In the passing game, Malik Benson has earned a place as the next man up behind the starters, securing his spot alongside veteran wideouts Dont’e Thornton and Dareke Young.
Defensive Battles at Defensive Tackle and Cornerback
Adam Butler enters as the incumbent starter at defensive tackle, but he has been rotating heavily alongside Jonah Laulu and Thomas Booker, while Tonka Hemingway maintains a steady presence with the first-team unit.
The secondary features a particularly fierce competition. Darien Porter occupies the first-team outside cornerback position, though an open battle is actively unfolding with Decamerion Richardson alongside rookies Jermod McCoy and Hezekiah Masses.
In the secondary’s back end, Treydan Stukes is listed as the primary backup behind safety Isaiah Pola-Mao. Stukes has also spent time at the nickel corner spot currently anchored by Taron Johnson.
Preseason Broadcast Details and What Comes Next
Local fans looking to watch the opening preseason action can catch Thursday’s broadcast on FOX-5 locally, Raiders.com, and in the Raiders app. As the team transitions from practice fields to live game action, these unofficial designations will face their first true test against Arizona.
