Tuesday the Raiders signed veteran tight end Trevon Wesco to the practice squad.
The 6-3, 287-pounder is in his sixth NFL season. He was originally drafted in the fourth round by the New York Jets back in 2019. He spent three seasons in New York before moving on to the Bears where he played under OC Luke Getsy.
Last season played with the Titans, starting a career high ten games.
Wesco has appeared in 69 career games with 23 starts, compiling nine catches for 134 yards. So, not much of a receiving threat. More of a blocking tight end and special teams player.
He joins a crowded group of tight ends on the practice squad along with Cole Fotheringham and Justin Shorter. While Michael Mayer is on the team’s Non-football illness list.
The Raiders active roster consists of Brock Bowers, Harrison Bryant and John Samuel-Shenker. Bryant appeared to injure his hand in Sunday’s game against the Rams, so Wesco’s signing could be to have ample depth at the position in case Bryant misses some time.