The Las Vegas Raiders officially moved defensive lineman Tim Keenan to their 53-player active roster today. This isn’t just a routine roster shuffle, folks. This move was clearly earned, driven by Keenan’s performance and the fact he was out of practice squad elevations after three straight call-ups.
Keenan Makes His Case
Let’s break it down: Keenan, a rookie defensive lineman, has been getting some serious reps. In his three games elevated from the practice squad, he put up seven total tackles and one sack. Seven tackles and a sack while playing 35 percent of the snaps? That’s making an impact when you get the chance. The kid was a seventh-round pick out of Alabama by the Rams earlier this year. They waived him out of preseason, but he latched onto their practice squad before the Raiders scooped him up on September 7. Now, just over two months later, he’s earned his spot on the main roster. You gotta love seeing a player grind his way up like that.
The Ripple Effect on the Raiders’ Roster
This move opened up because the Raiders had an open roster spot, which became available after they traded quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Vikings. So, while a big name like Cousins leaves, it clears the path for a developing player like Keenan. In related news, the Raiders also announced they signed defensive tackle Chris Williams to their practice squad, continuing to build depth on that defensive line. Keenan’s ascent means the Raiders are getting fresh talent and a player who’s already proven he can contribute in limited snaps. It’ll be interesting to see how much more action he gets now that he’s a full-fledged member of the squad. What’s next for Keenan? He’ll need to keep delivering to solidify his place and show that these early numbers were just a preview of what he can do.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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