Raiders open practice window for WR Dont’e Thornton

Dont’e Thornton Jr. is back at practice. What can he give the Raiders?

The Raiders opened the practice window Wednesday for wideout Dont’e Thornton Jr., mired this season on injured reserve as he works his way back from hamstring pain.

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The Las Vegas Raiders have opened the 21-day practice window for wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr. as he nears a return from injured reserve.

Raiders open practice window for WR Dont’e Thornton

The Raiders are getting one of their young offensive players back on the field.

Raiders WR Dont'e Thornton Returns To Practice

Dont’e Thornton is one step closer to returning to the field. The Raiders second-year wide receiver returned to practice today, according to the team’s website. Thornton landed on IR during final roster cuts after suffering a hamstring injury during training camp. That means he’s eligible to be activated at any time, but since the Raiders now have 21 days to add him to the roster, there’s a good chance they’ll slow play his return. “I just want …

Raiders WR Dont'e Thornton Jr. returns to practice

Presented by Raiders WR Dont’e Thornton Jr. returns to practice Oct 07, 2026 at 12:13 PM Raiders.com Staff Copied! Wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr. returned to practice Wednesday, marking his first time on the field since training camp. Thornton was placed on injured reserve on Aug. 31 due to an injury sustained during camp. The second-year receiver was selected by Las Vegas Raiders in the fourth round (108th overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft and …