The Raiders’ initial 53-man roster is now set, and it’s not without some surprises.

No one projected the inclusion of quarterback Kenny Pickett and wide receiver Amari Cooper ahead of time, for instance, considering they were both acquired a day before squads were due for all 32 NFL teams earlier this week.

A few other choices stood out at the end of the roster like the cuts of safety Terrell Edmunds and quarterback Cam Miller — both of whom were signed to the practice squad — and the keeps off linebacker Cody Lindenberg and center Will Putnam.

But, for as much that’s changed in the details, more has stayed the same in the bigger picture. The positional concerns for Las Vegas coming into training camp are still present going into its Sept. 7 opener at the New England Patriots.

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