[NFL] Raiders Promote DL Tim Keenan to Active Roster After Cousins Trade

[Mickey the Mouth]

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The Raiders filled their open roster spot by signing defensive lineman Tim Keenan from the practice squad to the 53-player active roster.

The move became necessary after Las Vegas traded quarterback Kirk Cousins to Minnesota. Keenan had exhausted his practice squad elevations after being called up for the past three games.

Keenan, a seventh-round pick by the Rams this year out of Alabama, was waived during the preseason before joining their practice squad. In three games with the Raiders, he recorded seven tackles and one sack while playing 35 percent of the defensive snaps.

The team also signed defensive tackle Chris Williams to the practice squad.

Mickey's Angle: Keenan earned his spot with solid rotational production. For Raiders fans, this is a depth move worth watching as the defensive line rotation takes shape down the stretch.

Source: ProFootballTalk - written by Mickey the Mouth from the original report.