COSTA MESA, Calif. — Kristian Wilkerson made a contested catch on the sideline Monday, and the Las Vegas Raiders players let out a roar. None of them were louder than receivers coach Edgar Bennett.
It’s been an interesting training camp for the Raiders receivers. Michael Gallup, a veteran free-agent signing who spent six seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, surprisingly retired the day before camp, while Davante Adams has missed four straight practices to be with his wife for the birth of their third child. There are some jobs open and plenty more reps were had Tuesday.
“Kristian is making the most of his opportunities,” Bennett said. “He’s been physical, strong, fast, trying to master the playbook and master his techniques.”
With Adams, Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker atop the Raiders depth chart, there are two or three spots open on the roster. DJ Turner may have one locked up due to his special teams skills, and he’s also had a very good camp on offense.
“DJ Turner has really stood out,” Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said. “He’s made some plays down the field, and on some sweeps and some handoffs and obviously on the special teams. … Kristian’s had some moments.”
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