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Raiders Release Former First-Round Pick Phillip Dorsett to Create Roster Spot for Tight End

Raiders Release Former First-Round Pick Phillip Dorsett to Create Roster Spot for Tight End
World Sports · 13:14:17 - Monday, 9 November 2026

The Las Vegas Raiders have released wide receiver Phillip Dorsett, a former first-round draft pick, to make room on the roster for a tight end addition. The transaction was reported on November 7, 2026.

Dorsett, who was selected 29th overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2015 NFL Draft, joined the Raiders as a free agent. The move signals Las Vegas' intention to address depth at the tight end position ahead of upcoming games.

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