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Oakland Raiders: Way-too-early 53-man roster predictions

ByJustin Fried|
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 02: Tahir Whitehead #59 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after a play against the Kansas City Chiefs during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 2, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 02: Tahir Whitehead #59 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after a play against the Kansas City Chiefs during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 2, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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CINCINNATI, OH – DECEMBER 16: Darren Waller #83 of the Oakland Raiders slips out of a tackle by Jessie Bates #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at Paul Brown Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)

Tight Ends

Roster:Darren Waller, Foster Moreau, Luke Willson, Erik Swoope(4)

Cuts:Derek Carrier, Paul Butler(2)

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The tight end position battle will also be an intriguing one to watch as not only are roster spots up for grabs, but the starting job is as well. With 2018 receiving leaderJared Cookdeparting via free agency, Oakland will be looking for someone new to stand up and take the reigns.

Expect the Raiders to give converted wide receiverDarren Wallerevery opportunity to be that guy and serve as the team’s top receiving threat. Meanwhile, rookieFoster Moreauis a lock and will likely serve as the team’s top in-line blocker following the departure of veteranLee Smith.

Former Seattle Seahawks tight endLuke Willsonis a versatile veteran who’s started 45 games in his career while the recently signedErik Swoopebrings receiving potential with a basketball background.

Derek CarrierandPaul Butlerget the boot and become victims of the numbers game. Carrier simply never stood out in limited opportunities last year while Butler could be a candidate for the practice squad.

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