Roman Hemby, Deven Thompkins elevated from practice squad

Rookie back out of Indiana provides immediate depth alongside the fifth-year receiver.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 52m1 min read

We have elevated RB Roman Hemby and WR Deven Thompkins from the practice squad. https://t.co/1kw0EOvQTl Via @Raiders on X

What happened: Running back Roman Hemby and wide receiver Deven Thompkins were elevated from the practice squad on Saturday.

Why it matters: Hemby, a rookie out of Indiana, provides immediate depth in the backfield. Thompkins, a fifth-year veteran out of Utah State, adds special teams experience after returning 12 kickoffs for the Falcons in 2025.

What to watch: The roster additions are finalized ahead of the weekend slate.

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@Raiders 2026-10-10T20:20:21.791164+00:00

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