Justin Shorter - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Placed on reserve/injured list Shorter (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/injured list by the Raiders on Monday.

Impact It's unclear what Shorter's injury is, but he'll have to reach an injury settlement with the Raiders to have a chance to play in 2026. The fifth-round pick of the Bills in 2023 saw action in seven regular-season contests with Las Vegas last year, playing on five offensive snaps and 81 special-teams snaps. He has yet to record an NFL catch.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Inks future deal with Las Vegas The Raiders signed Shorter to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Las Vegas The Raiders signed Shorter to the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders announce corresponding move to make room for Tyler Lockett The Las Vegas Raiders officially signed Tyler Lockett and waived wide receiver Justin Shorter in a corresponding move.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Let go by Las Vegas The Raiders waived Shorter on Monday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Joins Vegas' 53-man roster Shorter was signed to the Raiders' active roster from the practice squad Friday, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders made painfully obvious practice squad move after Amari Cooper's retirement The Las Vegas Raiders elevated wide receiver Justin Shorter from the practice squad to the active roster after Amari Cooper's retirement.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Back with Las Vegas The Raiders signed Shorter to their practice squad Wednesday.

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

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Las Vegas Shorter was waived by the Raiders on Tuesday.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clear to suit up Week 15 Shorter (back) doesn't have an injury designation for Monday's matchup against Atlanta, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday vs. Bucs Shorter (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially joins active roster Shorter was signed to the Raiders' active roster Friday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Shorter reverted to Las Vegas' practice squad Monday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 8 The Raiders elevated Shorter from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Shorter may get a chance to suit up in a depth capacity Sunday versus the Chiefs. He was also elevated for the team's loss to the Rams in Week 7, a game in which he contributed on special teams and played just three offensive snaps.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with practice squad Shorter reverted to the Raiders' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Shorter was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 20-15 loss to the Rams, failing to record any stats while playing three offensive snaps and 12 snaps with the special-teams unit. The tight end can still be added to the game day roster for two more games before the team would have to officially sign him to the active roster.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 7 The Raiders elevated Shorter from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Shorter signed with the Raiders' practice squad in late August after failing to make the Bills' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He missed all of 2023 due to a hamstring injury, but he could make his NFL regular-season debut Sunday against the Rams, though it would likely be in a special-teams role as he's listed as the fourth tight end on the Raiders' depth chart behind Brock Bowers, Harrison Bryant and John Samuel Shenker.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds work in Vegas Shorter signed with the Raiders' practice squad Thursday.

Impact It appears that Shorter is switching positions after playing wide receiver throughout college and in the NFL, as he was announced as a tight end when the Raiders signed him to their practice squad Thursday. At 6-foot-4 and 223 pounds with a 4.55 40-yard dash time, Shorter becomes a very intriguing vertical threat at TE if he can make it onto Las Vegas' active roster at any point this season.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Buffalo The Bills waived Shorter on Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Once a top recruit coming out of high school, Shorter never put it all together at Penn State and Florida before being taken in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft by Buffalo. He missed his entire rookie season with a hamstring injury and then dealt with a knee issue this summer. Shorter played 52 offensive snaps this preseason but caught just two passes for 15 yards. At 6-foot-4 and 223 pounds with 4.55 wheels, Shorter has a tantalizing blend of size and speed but has yet to realize that potential.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers from knee injury Shorter (knee) returned to practice Monday, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Shorter is now healthy once again after sitting out practice last week due to a knee injury. The 24-year-old will now compete for a roster spot as a backup receiver after missing the entirety of last season with a hamstring injury.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined by injury Shorter (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Impact Shorter spent the 2023 campaign on IR due to a hamstring injury after the Bills selected him in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The Florida product is a sizable target at 6-foot-4 and should be in contention for a depth role in Buffalo's receiving corps if he can get and stay healthy.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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