Raiders rookies surge in late-camp reps as preseason looms

Day 20 of Raiders training camp featured rookies stacking late-camp reps as they push toward roster spots: Mike Washington Jr. earned first-team backfield reps and delivered in the red zone; QB competition between Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza continued, with Cousins connecting on a 55-yard TD to Tre Tucker and a red-zone strike to Michael Mayer, while Mendoza showed growth and confidence; rookie Trey Zuhn III flashed positional versatility along the offensive line; on defense, Maxx Crosby, Tristin McCollum, and UDFA Cian Slone stood out in pressure drills and Treydan Stukes earned more first-team reps as Rob Leonard praised his speed and instincts, signaling a possible starting role if the trend continues ahead of the preseason.