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Las Vegas Raiders Set To Lose Injured Wide Receiver

On Tuesday, the Las Vegas Raiders announced they were signing a veteran quarterback familiar with the team. To make the roster move, the Raiders are deciding to waive an injured wide receiver.

The Las Vegas Raiders signed Nathan Peterman

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Aug 12, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Nathan Peterman (14) steps out of the pocket in the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports

As previously discussed on GH, the Raiders signed Nathan Peterman on Tuesday, a player who has previous experience with the team:

Peterman did not see action during his first season with the Raiders but inked a futures contract for the 2019 campaign. He threw five passes in relief. The Pittsburgh product returned to Las Vegas in 2020 on an original-round restricted tender deal but did not attempt a pass.

Peterman spent the past two seasons with the Chicago Bears, going 14-of-25 for 139 yards, one touchdown, and an interception. Peterman latched onto the New Orleans Saints this offseason before returning to the Las Vegas Raiders.

Saturday is a big day for Raiders QBs

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Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

The addition of Peterman won’t make a difference in the battle for the QB1 job. Head coach Antonio Pierce plans to award Aidan O’Connell or Gardner Minshew the title after the Raiders preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday.

The Raiders are waiving Keelan Doss

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Oct 20, 2019; Green Bay, WI, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Keelan Doss (18) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Per a statement by the Raiders, the team waived injured wide receiver Keelan Doss in a corresponding move to the signing of Peterman.

The Raiders signed Doss at the beginning of training camp after Michael Gallup announced his retirement from the NFL. The Raiders initially signed Doss as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He has 17 total receptions for 166 yards in his NFL career.

Per the Raiders statement, if Doss clears waivers, the team plans to add him to the reserve/injured list.

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