The Las Vegas Raiders signed rookie defensive tackle Tim Keenan III to the active roster from the practice squad on Tuesday. The move came after the team traded starting quarterback Kirk Cousins to the Minnesota Vikings, freeing up a spot on the 53-man roster.
Keenan, a seventh-round pick by the Los Angeles Rams in April, joined the Raiders' practice squad before the season. He had been elevated to the game-day roster for the previous three weeks, recording seven tackles and a sack in that span.
The 6-foot-2, 320-pound lineman saw a season-high number of snaps during Sunday's 38-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Coaches have been impressed by his work ethic despite the team's run defense struggles.
The Cousins trade also cleared the way for 2026 No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza to make his first regular-season career start at quarterback. General manager John Spytek and head coach Klint Kubiak met with media Tuesday to discuss the deal.
Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal
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