Will Putnam surprised everyone by clinching a spot on the Raiders' 53-man roster as the backup center to Jordan Meredith. A Clemson product, he spent last season on Las Vegas' practice squad after signing as an undrafted free agent. His size and versatility give Las Vegas interior depth and a clear development path behind Meredith, with potential to contribute on special teams and in early-season contingencies.

Will Putnam was waived as part of the Raiders' roster cuts, as the team opted to release several offensive linemen during the finalization of their 53-player roster.