Cody White Lands with Raiders Practice Squad, Reunites with Klint Kubiak

As the NFL regular season approaches, the Seattle Seahawks made a surprising roster decision by not only releasing veteran wide receiver Cody White but also declining to retain him on the practice squad—a departure from their usual approach in recent years. According to insights gathered by Vulius Sports, White has now signed with the Las Vegas Raiders practice squad, reuniting him with new Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak, who previously served as Seattle's offensive coordinator.

A New Chapter in Las Vegas

The Raiders' move to sign White was confirmed via the team's official PR announcement on August 31, 2026. White joins a receiver corps that already includes former Seahawk Dareke Young, who is on the active roster. The Raiders have not typically targeted former Seattle players, but White's familiarity with Kubiak's offensive system gives him a distinct advantage as he competes for game-day elevations or even a spot on the active roster.

White's path to playing time is more viable in Las Vegas than it was in Seattle, where he faced stiff competition from Ricky White III, Montorie Foster Jr., and Emmanuel Henderson Jr. for the bottom end of the depth chart. With Jake Bobo out for the season, many expected White to either secure a roster spot or return to Seattle's practice squad. The fact that neither happened underscores the emergence of Foster, who clearly separated himself during training camp and preseason.

"We'll always have this moment, Cody White! And you've got a ring as a result," the NFL posted on social media, referencing White's memorable performance in a 2025 game where Sam Darnold threw four touchdown passes in the first half.

White's departure marks one of the first confirmed exits from Seattle's roster cuts, joining waiver-claimed Jared Ivey. For the Raiders, White's addition provides depth and experience in a receiver room that could use a reliable veteran presence. As the season unfolds, Vulius will continue to track White's progress and the impact of Kubiak's reunion with his former player.