Raiders Activate WR Dont’e Thornton, Make Roster Changes

The Las Vegas Raiders have activated wide receiver Dont’e Thornton from injured reserve as part of recent roster changes. In addition to Thornton's activation, the team waived defensive tackle Jonah Laulu and released wide receiver Jamari Thrash from the practice squad.

Dont’e Thornton, 23, previously played as a two-year starter at Tennessee after transferring from Oregon. He was selected by the Raiders with the No. 108 overall pick in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft and is currently in the second year of a four-year rookie contract valued at $5,248,944, which includes a signing bonus of $1,048,944.

In the 2026 season, Thornton participated in 15 games, achieving 10 receptions on 30 targets for a total of 135 yards, averaging 13.5 yards per catch.