Collin Johnson is pushing for a Raiders roster spot, leaning on size, contested catches, and a strong special-teams game to separate himself in a crowded WR room. Las Vegas has four roster locks at receiver—Jakobi Meyers, Tre Tucker, Dont'e Thornton Jr., and Jack Bech—and Johnson is contending for the final one or two spots, a battle that training camp has intensified.

Johnson’s path is shaped by a difficult injury history and a resilient return. A torn Achilles with the Giants in 2022 stalled his momentum, but he battled back in 2023 with Chicago and remains a big-bodied, reliable option who can win 50/50 looks when a defense is in good position. His preseason showing against Seattle—two catches for 17 yards—plus standout special-teams work underline his value as a backend roster piece, not just a size-on-the-field story.

The Raiders’ competition plan makes Johnson a plausible 53-man candidate if he continues to contribute on coverage units and can translate his contested-catch ability into meaningful targets in offense. For fantasy, he’s a deep-league stash at best—likely a boom/bust depth option whose upside hinges on injuries to the top five WRs and special-teams-driven roster security.