The Las Vegas Raiders have made a significant roster move by signing linebacker Jackson Mitchell to a futures/reserve contract. This decision comes despite the team's current lack of a general manager and head coach. Mitchell, who was previously claimed off waivers from the Carolina Panthers, had an impressive college career at the University of Connecticut, where he led the Huskies with 113 tackles in his senior year and ranks third all-time at the school with 438 total tackles over four years.

A futures/reserve contract allows NFL teams to secure players for the upcoming season without impacting the current salary cap and roster limits. Players under this contract do not officially join the team until the next league year begins, allowing teams to finalize their offseason rosters while ensuring that their desired players remain committed to them.