Raiders’ Klint Kubiak Shares Encouraging Update on Dont’e Thornton Jr.

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak confirmed that wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. will not be activated from injured reserve for Week 7 against the Los Angeles Rams. Despite being ruled out for the upcoming game, Kubiak shared an encouraging update on Friday, noting that Thornton is making significant progress in practice as he works his way back from a hamstring injury.

Thornton has yet to make his season debut after being placed on injured reserve. With wide receiver depth limited alongside pass catchers Tre Tucker, Jalen Nailor, and tight end Brock Bowers, the article notes the Raiders could potentially explore trade targets such as Philadelphia Eagles receiver Hollywood Brown ahead of the November 10 deadline.