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Oakland Raiders: 5 veterans in danger of being cut this summer

By Justin Fried

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 23: Wide receiver Ryan Grant #11 of the Indianapolis Colts makes a touchdown-catch off a 5-yard pass from quarterback Andrew Luck #12 (not pictured) against cornerback Ronald Darby #21 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 23: Wide receiver Ryan Grant #11 of the Indianapolis Colts makes a touchdown-catch off a 5-yard pass from quarterback Andrew Luck #12 (not pictured) against cornerback Ronald Darby #21 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on September 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 16: Ryan Grant #11 of the Indianapolis Colts runs the ball as Jaylon Smith #54 of the Dallas Cowboys makes the tackle from behind at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Oakland Raiders (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

1. Ryan Grant, WR

Much like Lawson, the Raiders signed Ryan Grant to help add depth to a unit that was underwhelming in 2018. And much like Lawson, Grant could be cut before he even has a chance to contribute in the regular season for his new team.

With the additions of Antonio Brown and Tyrell Williams, the Raiders appear to have their best duo of wide receivers since Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree. But after that, the remainder of the unit is up in the air.

Grant is in the mix for the slot role and even opened up OTA’s with that job, but the likes of rookie fifth-round pick Hunter Renfrow and fellow free agent signing J.J. Nelson are also candidates for the No. 3 wide receiver job.

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And if the Raiders are to select solely based on upside, Grant seems like the most likely cut candidate.

Nelson is a proven deep threat who could take the top off defenses, but his hands have been a concern throughout his NFL career. Nonetheless, his game-breaking potential is much greater than his 28-year-old adversary.

Renfrow is more of a sure-handed, undersized slot option who thrived in clutch situations while at Clemson. He has the potential to be a high-volume slot receiver for the Raiders and is a virtual lock to make the roster at this point.

Grant is a bit different than the other two in that he’s more of a big slot option but he just doesn’t have the upside or potential that the team could be looking for. And with Brown, Williams, Renfrow, and core special-teamer Dwayne Harris essentially locks for the roster, the spots are limited.

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After a disappointing season in Indianapolis last year, Grant could once again find himself looking for work come September.

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