Writing on the Wall for Raiders’ Former 4th-Round Pick

Outside of Darien Porter and Tonka Hemingway, the Raiders 2025 draft class isn’t off…

By Warren Mitchell · Raiders Beat

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 2:18 AM

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Warren Mitchell writes that wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr.'s future with the Las Vegas Raiders appears in serious jeopardy.
Thornton will not play against the Rams, risking reverting to season-ending injured reserve after October 28.
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak stated that Thornton must "show us something" to earn playing time.

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Warren Mitchell argues that wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. may be nearing the end of his time with the Las Vegas Raiders. Thornton will not be activated for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams, leaving him at risk of returning to injured reserve for the rest of the 2026 season if not added to the 53-man roster by October 28.

Head coach Klint Kubiak publicly stated that Thornton needs to "show us something" in practice to earn playing time. With fellow receiver Jack Bech expected to return soon, Mitchell contends that Thornton has struggled to make an impression and may not play another snap for the team.

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