Raiders Reverse Course on Roster Move Just One Day Later

The Las Vegas Raiders have reversed course on a roster decision just 24 hours after making it.

Las Vegas announced Thursday that it has re-signed wide receiver Cody White, one day after releasing him to make room for tight end Carter Runyon on the 53-man roster.

In another unexpected move, the Raiders waived Runyon, who had just been activated from injured reserve Wednesday.

According to Silver and Black Pride, Las Vegas brought back a receiver who made an immediate impact early this season.

White, 27, has caught eight passes for 112 yards and three touchdowns in eight games.

His first three receptions of the season all went for touchdowns, making him just the second NFL wide receiver in the past 30 years to accomplish that feat, joining Torrey Smith in 2011.

However, White's opportunities have diminished considerably in recent weeks.

He has recorded just one reception for four yards over his past three games, and his playing time has declined as other receivers have returned from injuries.

Jack Bech returned from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's victory over the New York Jets, while Dont'e Thornton Jr. has also returned from injury.

Those developments made White appear expendable when the Raiders needed to create room for Runyon.

But Thursday's reversal suggests Las Vegas still values White's contributions, particularly with its receiving corps struggling to produce consistently.

As previously reported, Raiders wide receivers have combined for just 803 receiving yards through eight games, their lowest total at this point of a season since 2010.

White ranks third among the team's wide receivers with 112 yards, trailing Tre Tucker and Jalen Nailor.

His three touchdown receptions also rank second among Las Vegas wideouts, behind Tucker's four.

Runyon, meanwhile, faces an uncertain future after spending the first eight weeks of the season on injured reserve.

The second-year tight end appeared in 13 games last season, primarily contributing on special teams.

Las Vegas already has considerable depth at the position with Brock Bowers, Michael Mayer and Ian Thomas.

The roster reversal comes as the Raiders prepare for Sunday's matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.

With Las Vegas attempting to build on its 38-33 victory over the Jets, maintaining offensive continuity remains important.

The Raiders also received an encouraging performance from their offensive line against New York, allowing just six quarterback pressures.

White's return gives quarterback Kirk Cousins another familiar receiving option as Las Vegas looks to improve to 5-4.