3 Raiders who lost their jobs in the 2024 preseason

Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it's over!

The Raiders' preseason is officially behind us, which means we now just sit out this weird two-week lull and wait for the regular season to begin. Release day is next week, though players will likely be released as early as Saturday morning. Here's the first of what's sure to happen the least two insights into the people who earned their jobs with the Raiders in the preseason.

1. Tyree Wilson, DE

He didn’t even play on Friday night, so it’s not like Wilson’s Work Job is in jeopardy. At least not yet. But Wilson's disappointing preseason was one of the Raiders' most talked-about stories that had nothing to do with the quarterback. Other guys were more productive – Matthew Butler finally managed to get Brock Purdy for the team's first sack of the *entire* preseason, which probably isn't that big of a deal, but certainly reads like one! Right now, Wilson's role is in much more immediate danger; it's not like the defensive line is lacking talent. It wouldn't be a surprise if he has to earn playing time early in the season.

2. Zach Gentry, TE

It's not even that Gentry did anything wrong, he just didn't do anything right. His only target was a seven-yard pass, which is a tough sample size in his defense. Teams just never have that many tight ends, and the Raiders basically only had one spot available. Whoever makes the team alongside Brock Bowers, Michael Mayer, and Harrison Bryant probably won't play a big role anyway, so it was an uphill battle to begin with. Maybe he'll be a practice squad player, but Gentry hasn't done enough in the preseason to contribute much more this year.

3. Jalen Guyton, WR

Guyton's night wasn't that bad, but it wasn't Tyreik McAllister's night. Special teams play such a crucial role in who gets the last few spots on the roster and who doesn't, and McAllister's 81-yard return touchdown seems like the kind of play that makes a decision easier. The battle for the last few spots in the Raiders' wide receiver room was one of the more interesting stories to watch during their last preseason game, and Guyton just didn't make the plays the other guys made.