Las Vegas Raiders Depth Chart 2026
2026 NFL Season · AFC West · Klint Kubiak · Record 3-0
Updated · Week 4
The Las Vegas Raiders 2026 depth chart has Kirk Cousins at quarterback (backup: Fernando Mendoza), Ashton Jeanty as the lead running back, Jalen Nailor, Cody White and Tre Tucker at wide receiver and Brock Bowers at tight end. The Raiders are 3-0 in 2026 under head coach Klint Kubiak. Below is the full offense, defense and special teams depth chart as of October 1, 2026.
Raiders Offensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| QBQuarterback | Kirk Cousins | Fernando Mendoza | Aidan O'Connell |
| RBRunning Back | Ashton Jeanty | Mike Washington Jr. | Dylan Laube |
| WR1Wide Receiver (X) | Jalen Nailor | — | — |
| WR2Wide Receiver (Z) | Cody White | Malik Benson | — |
| WR3Slot Receiver | Tre Tucker | Dareke Young | — |
| TETight End | Brock Bowers | Michael Mayer | Ian Thomas |
| LTLeft Tackle | Kolton Miller | Charles Grant | — |
| LGLeft Guard | Spencer Burford | Bryce Cabeldue | — |
| CCenter | Tyler Linderbaum | — | — |
| RGRight Guard | Jackson Powers-Johnson | Caleb Rogers | — |
| RTRight Tackle | DJ Glaze | Trey Zuhn III | — |
Raiders Defensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDELeft Defensive End | Maxx Crosby | Malcolm Koonce | — |
| NTNose Tackle | Folorunso Fatukasi | Thomas Booker IV | JJ Pegues |
| DTDefensive Tackle | Tonka Hemingway | Adam Butler | Jonah Laulu |
| RDERight Defensive End | Kwity Paye | Patrick Johnson | — |
| WLBWeakside Linebacker | Quay Walker | Cody Lindenberg | — |
| MLBMiddle Linebacker | Nakobe Dean | Tommy Eichenberg | Segun Olubi |
| LCBLeft Cornerback | Eric Stokes | Jermod McCoy | — |
| SSStrong Safety | Jeremy Chinn | Tristin McCollum | Dalton Johnson |
| FSFree Safety | Treydan Stukes | Isaiah Pola-Mao | — |
| RCBRight Cornerback | Darien Porter | Hezekiah Masses | Darrell Luter Jr. |
| NBNickel Back | Taron Johnson | — | — |
Raiders Special Teams Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKicker | Matt Gay | — | — |
| PPunter | AJ Cole | — | — |
Raiders 2026 Results
Record: 3-0.
| Week | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | vs Miami Dolphins | W 27-13 |
| Week 2 | at Los Angeles Chargers | W 26-14 |
| Week 3 | at New Orleans Saints | W 35-27 |
Depth Chart Notes & Changes
- Fernando Mendoza was 2026 #1 overall pick, backup QB
- First 3-0 start since 2021; week 4 home vs KC Oct 4
Raiders: 2025 Season & 2026 Offseason
Las Vegas went 3-14 in 2025, finishing last in the AFC West and securing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. In the 2026 offseason the Raiders traded QB Geno Smith to the Jets, signed QB Kirk Cousins, and used the No. 1 pick on QB Fernando Mendoza.
2025 season: 2-15 · 4th AFC West.
Raiders Depth Chart FAQ
Who is the Raiders starting quarterback in 2026?
Kirk Cousins is the Las Vegas Raiders QB1 on the depth chart updated October 1, 2026, with Fernando Mendoza as the backup.
Who is the Raiders starting running back?
Ashton Jeanty is RB1, followed by Mike Washington Jr..
Who are the Raiders starting wide receivers?
The top three Raiders receivers are Jalen Nailor, Cody White and Tre Tucker.
Who is the Raiders starting tight end?
Brock Bowers is the TE1 on the Las Vegas Raiders depth chart.
Who is the Raiders kicker?
Matt Gay is the kicker and AJ Cole is the punter.
What is the Raiders record in 2026?
The Las Vegas Raiders are 3-0 in the 2026 regular season under head coach Klint Kubiak.
How often is this depth chart updated?
Depth charts change every week with injuries, trades and coaching decisions. This page reflects the unofficial depth chart dated October 1, 2026; check the update date above before relying on it.
Unofficial depth chart compiled from public sources including team releases and Ourlads. Depth charts change weekly with injuries and roster moves. See all 32 NFL depth charts.