Justin Shorter
WR LV (8)
Mon 1/5/26 7:37 PM

The Raiders signed Shorter to a reserve/future contract Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Shorter spent the first seven weeks of the season with the Raiders' active roster, failing to record any stats over five offensive snaps while also logging 81 snaps on special teams. The wide receiver was then subsequently waived and re-signed to the practice squad after Las Vegas added veteran Tyler Lockett in late October. Shorter will now have the opportunity to train with the Raiders during the offseason and potentially earn another shot with the active roster in 2026.

Justin Shorter
WR LV (8)
Tue 10/28/25 8:11 PM

The Raiders signed Shorter to the practice squad Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Shorter has appeared in all seven regular-season games for Las Vegas this season but lost his 53-man roster spot to Tyler Lockett on Monday. Shorter has played five offensive snaps and another 81 on special teams.

Justin Shorter
WR LV (8)
Mon 10/27/25 6:31 PM

The Raiders waived Shorter on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
The move corresponds with the Raiders signing veteran wide receiver Tyler Lockett to the active roster. Shorter was signed to the Raiders' active roster in early September after initially failing to make the 53-man squad at the end of training camp, though he mostly saw the field on special teams. Assuming he clears waivers, the third-year pro will look to join a team in need of depth at special teams and wide receiver.

Justin Shorter
WR LV (8)
Fri 9/5/25 1:09 PM

Shorter was signed to the Raiders' active roster from the practice squad Friday, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Shorter played wide receiver in college at Florida but attempted to convert to tight end in the NFL. The 2024 fifth-round pick of the Bills played in 10 regular-season games with Buffalo last season but saw action almost exclusively on special teams. Now back at wide receiver, the 6-foot-5 Shorter will provide depth for the Raiders following Thursday's announcement from Amari Cooper that the veteran wideout is retiring.

Justin Shorter
WR LV (8)
Wed 8/27/25 4:46 PM

The Raiders signed Shorter to their practice squad Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Shorter was waived by Las Vegas on Tuesday but is remaining with the organization. He's one of two tight ends the team signed to the practice squad Wednesday along with Albert Okwuegbunam.

Justin Shorter
WR LV (8)
Tue 8/26/25 8:03 PM

Shorter was waived by the Raiders on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Shorter was active for all three of the team's preseason contests, reeling in three catches for 22 yards. The wide receiver played in 10 regular-season games with Las Vegas in 2024, but he failed to record any offensive stats in those contests. Shorter will now be placed on waivers, and his experience last season could make him an intriguing target for the rest of the league.

Justin Shorter
WR LV (8)
Sun 12/15/24 1:16 AM

Shorter (back) doesn't have an injury designation for Monday's matchup against Atlanta, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Shorter missed last Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, but he'll be able to return Monday after logging an LP/LP/FP progression during practice this week. The 24-year-old tight end has played primarily on special teams this year and hasn't seen a passing target on 23 offensive snaps over six contests.

Justin Shorter
WR LV (8)
Sat 12/7/24 4:22 PM

Shorter (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Shorter was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, but he ended the week with consecutive DNPs due to a back injury. With Shorter sidelined for Sunday's contest, Harrison Bryant will serve as the Raiders' No. 3 tight end behind Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer. Shorter's next opportunity to play will be Week 15 against the Falcons on Monday, Dec. 16.

Justin Shorter
WR LV (8)
Fri 11/1/24 9:04 PM

Shorter was signed to the Raiders' active roster Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Shorter was elevated to the active roster for each of the team's last two games, failing to garner a target while playing five offensive snaps. He will now likely have an extended stay on the 53-man roster, and he'll look to carve out a larger role for himself as a reserve option behind Brock Bowers and Harrison Bryant at tight end.

Justin Shorter
WR LV (8)
Mon 10/28/24 8:50 PM

Shorter reverted to Las Vegas' practice squad Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Shorter saw playing time on both offense and special teams with Harrison Bryant (elbow) out but failed to record any stats.The 24-year-old could be elevated again Week 9 versus the Bengals if Bryant remains sidelined.