Raiders News: Raiders Release First Preseason Depth Chart

Ryan Ward
Ryan Ward
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Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

With the Oakland Raiders set to take on the Dallas Cowboys in the first preseason game of the year on Friday, the team released the depth chart for the upcoming game with some surprises.

Although there were no surprises in terms of starters at quarterback and running back, a few players have dropped down the depth chart that weren’t expected to.

Here’s a first look at how the Raiders’ roster may look heading into the 2013 NFL season:

OFFENSE ————————————————————————————-

Quarterback: Matt Flynn, Terrelle Pryor, Matthew McGloin, Tyler Wilson

Running Back: Darren McFadden, Rashad Jennings, Jeremy Stewart, Latavius Murray

Full Back: Marcel Reese, Jamize Olawle, Jon Hoese

Wide Receiver 1: Denarius Moore, Brice Butler, Jacoby Ford, Trey Sessions

Wide Receiver 2: Rod Streater, Juron Criner, Andre Holmes, Conner Vernon

Tight End: Richard Gordon, David Ausberry, Mychal Rivera, Jeron Mastrud

Left Tackle: Jared Veldheer, Alex Barron, Willie Smith

Left Guard: Lucas Nix, Tony Bergstrom

Center: Stefen Wisniewski, Alex Parsons, Andre Gurode, Terry Robiskie

Right Guard: Mike Brisiel, Jason Foster, Lamar Mady

Right Tackle: Khalif Barnes, Menelik Watson, John Wetzel

DEFENSE ————————————————————————————–

Defensive End (Right): Lamar Houston, Andre Carter, David Bass

Defensive End (Left): Jason Hunter, Jack Crawford, Ryan Robinson

Defensive Tackle: Langston Walker, Christo Bilukidi, Brandon Blair, Kurt Taufa’asau

Nose Tackle: Pat Sims, S McGee, R Bakers

Weakside Linebacker: Kevin Burnett, Kaluka Maiava, Keenan Clayton

Middle Linebacker: Nick Roach, Miles Burris, Omar Gaither, Billy Boyko

Strongside Linebacker: Sio Moore, Kaelin Burnett, Eric Harper

Cornerback (Left): Tracy Porter, Chimdi Chekwa, Phillip Adams, Mitchell White

Cornerback (Right): Mike Jenkins, D.J. Hayden, Joselio Hanson, Taiwan Jones

Strong Safety: Tyvon Branch, Brandian Ross, Shelton Johnson

Free Safety: Charles Woodson, Usama Young, Reggie Smith, Cory Nelms

Special Teams

Kicker: Sebastian Janikowski, Eddy Carmona

Punter: Chris Kluwe, Marquette King

Kicker Returner: Josh Cribbs, Jacoby Ford, Mike Jenkins, Tyvon Branch

Punt Returner: Josh Cribss, Phillip Adams, Jacoby Ford, Tracy Porter

Long Snapper: Jon Condo

Holder: Chris Kluwe, Marquette King

With a lot of uncertainty moving forward in terms of the immediate future of the franchise, the Raiders will have a few positional battles during training camp and throughout the NFL preseason.

As of right now, Matt Flynn and Darren McFadden have tight grip as starters heading into the preseason, but plenty of other prominent positions may be up for grabs.

Among the most notable players attempting to battle their way up the depth chart are Jacoby Ford and rookie D.J. Hayden. Ford may be the fastest player on the team, but struggles to stay healthy. Rod Streater and Denarius Moore are currently at the top of the depth chart at wideout. Juron Crinner and Brice Butler are also ahead of Ford.

As for Hayden, the Raiders’ top draft pick has also struggled to stay healthy and will not play on Friday in the team’s first preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys. Hayden was already a big question mark in terms of being able to stay healthy and could become a major concern for the team moving forward.

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Ryan Ward is a Senior Editor/Writer and shares duties of being a Social Media Manager on a daily basis at Raiders Newswire. Along with his duties helping run the site, Ward interviews players, coaches and Raiders legends. A Los Angeles native, but born and bred in the UK.