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WRLV40 insightsLatest Oct 31, 2026

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NegativeRoleOct 31, 2026Gang Green Nation

The wide receiver gets work on kick returns in addition to being the team's primary gunner in punt coverage, indicating a role on special teams despite limited offensive production.

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PositiveValueOct 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source identifies Young as a low-cost, out-of-the-box addition for the Rams with elite special teams value; he has 12 coverage tackles (second only to Shaun Dolac's 25) and a 28.5-yard kickoff return average (tops all Rams) since the beginning of 2025, despite never providing offensive fireworks in his five-year NFL career. Young possesses elite athleticism (4.44 forty, 1.54 10-yard split, 37" vertical, 11'7" broad jump, 6.88 3cone) and size (6'2", 224 lbs., 33" arms) but has battled leg injuries, playing in only 49 of 75 possible games. Las Vegas would likely trade him for a late draft pick as a bottom-half roster special teamer set to become a free agent at year's end.

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PositiveValueOct 30, 2026Turf Show Times

The source identifies Young as a low-cost, out-of-the-box trade candidate who could help the Rams on three fronts: offense, kick coverage, and kickoff returns. Despite limited offensive production in his five-year career, Young possesses elite physical traits: 6'2" 224 lbs with 33" arms, 4.44 forty, 1.54 ten-yard split, 37" vertical, 11'7" broad jump, 22 bench reps, 6.88 three-cone, and 4.19 shuttle. Since 2025, his 12 coverage tackles trail only Shaun Dolac's 25, and his 28.5-yard kickoff return average tops all Rams returners. Las Vegas would likely accept a late draft pick for a bottom-half roster special teamer set to become a free agent.

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NegativeUsageOct 30, 2026Silver And Black Pride

Young played only 3 offensive snaps with no targets, indicating he has no meaningful role in the Raiders receiver rotation.

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NegativeProjectionOct 30, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Received an F grade for Week 8 performance.

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NegativeUsageOct 28, 2026Silver And Black Pride

2 receptions; minimal involvement in the passing game; part of receiving corps characterized as 'either decoys or just guys getting cardio on the field,' indicating very limited utilization in Cousins' offense.

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NegativeUsageOct 23, 2026Silver And Black Pride

Young, a Raiders kick returner, has had costly fumbles this season, contributing to the team's special teams struggles despite decent overall EPA ranking.

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NegativeUsageOct 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Young, a kick returner for the Raiders, has had costly fumbles this season, contributing to Vegas' special teams struggles and inconsistent return game performance.

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NegativeUsageOct 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Young played six offensive snaps in Week 6 with no targets, indicating minimal role in the Raiders' passing game.

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NegativeUsageOct 23, 2026Silver And Black Pride

Young played 6 offensive snaps in Week 6 and received no targets, indicating minimal offensive role and opportunity in the Raiders' passing game.

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NegativeUsageOct 17, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

Lost to Las Vegas in free agency, Young has contributed as a kick returner for the Raiders, representing another failed retention by the Seahawks' offseason.

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NegativeUsageOct 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Young played 11 offensive snaps in Week 5 after playing 12 snaps in each of the previous three games, maintaining minimal snap share; he did not record any catches.

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NegativeUsageOct 16, 2026Silver And Black Pride

Young played 11 offensive snaps in Week 5 after averaging 12 snaps over the previous three games, and failed to record any catches. His minimal snap allocation and lack of production indicate a marginal role in the offense.

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NegativeUsageOct 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Raiders wide receiver Dareke Young has returned five kickoffs for 127 yards (25.4 average) but fumbled on a kick return in Week 4 when approaching a traffic jam of blockers and gunners, one of two Raiders return fumbles this season.

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NegativeUsageOct 15, 2026Silver And Black Pride

Raiders wide receiver Young has 5 kick returns for 127 yards (25.4 average) and a long of 32 yards. Young fumbled on a kick return in Week 4 when both return men approached a traffic jam of blockers and gunners, contributing to the Raiders' two fumbles on kick returns this season.

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PositiveRoleOct 14, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

Young was selected with a seventh-round pick (acquired from Denver via Kansas City trade) in the 2022 draft; he played four seasons with the Seahawks and recovered a fumbled punt in the NFC title game against the Rams last January that served as a turning point in the 31-27 Super Bowl-winning victory; after becoming a free agent in March, Young signed with the Raiders with two receptions for 36 yards and five kickoff returns for 127 yards.

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NegativeUsageOct 12, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Young played less than 20% of snaps before the final drive, well behind Cody White (72% snaps) who was the clear third receiver option with Jalen Nailor inactive.

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NegativeRoleOct 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Young was benched from kick return duties after fumbling a kickoff the previous week, replaced by Devin Thompkins and Dylan Laube.

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NegativeInjuryOct 11, 2026Silver And Black Pride

Raiders player was shaken up in the third quarter during the lopsided loss to New England.

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PositiveRoleOct 9, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Listed as potential workload beneficiary from wide receiver injuries; likely to see increased targets and routes in Week 5.

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NegativeRoleOct 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Raiders receiver who is expected to receive increased offensive focus following Jalen Nailor's concussion ruling. The source notes that Kubiak shifted the focus to Benson and Dareke Young after ruling Nailor out for the Patriots game, indicating that Young will have an opportunity to contribute in the wide receiver rotation.

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PositiveInjuryOct 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Dareke Young is off the injury report and slated to play Sunday vs. Patriots after dealing with a shoulder injury.

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PositiveUsageOct 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Young played 12 offensive snaps for the third consecutive game, catching one pass on two targets for nine yards. His minimal snap share and target volume suggest limited offensive role in the Raiders' passing attack.

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NegativeUsageOct 9, 2026Silver And Black Pride

Young played 12 offensive snaps for the third consecutive game in Week 4, recording 1 catch on 2 targets for 9 yards, indicating a consistent but minimal role in the Raiders' passing game.

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PositiveInjuryOct 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Raiders wide receiver Dareke Young is listed as a full participant on Thursday with a shoulder injury, indicating recovery progress.

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NegativeInjuryOct 8, 2026Pats Pulpit

Raiders wide receiver Dareke Young listed as full participant with shoulder injury.

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NegativeUsageOct 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kick returner Dareke Young fumbled in the fourth quarter against Kansas City, which allowed Kenneth Walker III to score on a short field and contributed directly to the Raiders' 30-27 loss. Bleacher Report's Moe Moton cites this turnover as a key difference in the game.

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NegativeUsageOct 6, 2026Silver And Black Pride

Raiders kick returner Dareke Young fumbled in the final quarter against Kansas City, which directly led to Kenneth Walker III scoring on a short field and proved to be a decisive turnover in the game. Bleacher Report's Moe Moton notes that while the Raiders are aggressive and good enough to hang with upper-echelon teams, turnovers like Young's fumble will cost them against playoff-caliber clubs that capitalize on mistakes.

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NegativeUsageOct 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Dareke Young caught one pass on two targets yet failed to make an impact downfield blocking. The source highlights a specific play where Young whiffed on his block on a misdirection toss, exemplifying the wide receiver room's inability to execute beyond catching the football.

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NegativeUsageOct 6, 2026Silver And Black Pride

Young caught one pass on two targets yet failed to make an impact downfield blocking. On a misdirection toss where the Raiders had the numbers, Young whiffed on his block and allowed Delane to make a great tackle, indicating poor blocking and limited receiving production.

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NegativeUsageOct 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Fumbled on the ensuing kickoff after Kenneth Walker's first touchdown, with the ball recovered by Jack Cochrane of the Chiefs. This turnover directly led to the game-sealing touchdown drive and the Raiders' loss.

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NegativeUsageOct 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Raiders kick returner Young had the ball punched out by the Chiefs, resulting in a forced fumble and recovery that led to a 22-yard touchdown run from Walker, contributing to the special teams miscue that sunk the Raiders in their 30-27 loss.

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NegativeUsageOct 5, 2026Silver And Black Pride

Raiders kick returner Dareke Young had the ball punched out on a kickoff return, leading directly to a Kansas City touchdown on the ensuing play; this special teams miscue was identified as one of the key factors in the Raiders' 30-27 loss.

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NegativeUsageOct 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Young fumbled in the fourth quarter at a critical moment, changing the entire dynamic of the game and compounding damage at the worst possible time; Kenneth Walker immediately scored on a 22-yard run to put the Chiefs up 30-10 with just over three minutes left.

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NegativeUsageOct 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Dareke Young fumbled on a kickoff for the Raiders against the Chiefs in Week 4, trailing 23-19 with 3:21 left in the game. The source describes this as the obvious late momentum shift that hurt the Raiders badly, even though they had a chance to tie or take the lead on their final drive.

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NegativeUsageOct 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Young had the ball punched out on a kickoff return late in the fourth quarter, resulting in a Chiefs recovery that led to Kenneth Walker's go-ahead touchdown; this critical fumble turned a 19-17 Raiders lead into a 23-19 Chiefs lead and effectively ended the Raiders' upset bid.

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NegativeUsageOct 4, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Dareke Young had the ball punched out on a kickoff return in the fourth quarter, resulting in a Chiefs recovery that led to a Kenneth Walker touchdown. This critical fumble essentially ended the Raiders' upset hopes by extending the Chiefs' lead from 4 points to 11.

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NegativeUsageOct 2, 2026Silver And Black Pride

Young played 12 offensive snaps for the second straight game in Week 3 but was not targeted, indicating limited offensive involvement and depth-chart positioning behind more productive receivers.

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NegativeUsageOct 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Young played 12 offensive snaps for the second straight game in Week 3 and was not targeted, indicating minimal offensive role and limited fantasy relevance.

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NegativeRoleSep 28, 2026Field Gulls

Young was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders and accounted for 15 combined kick return tackles with Cody White last season; he was second behind Brady Russell in kick return tackles. His departure represents a significant loss of special teams coverage depth for Seattle, with 407 combined special teams snaps lost between Young, White, and Bobo.

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