{
  "id": 1498652,
  "title": "Raiders Late-Round Rookie Running With Starters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/raiders-late-round-rookie-running-with-starters",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T14:53:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/raiders-late-round-rookie-running-with-starters-12331437"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Las Vegas Raiders have selected Malik Benson in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Benson, a wide receiver, arrived at the team with unproven talent. Head coach Klint Kubiak has been impressed with Benson's performance, giving him a chance to play with the first-string offense. Kubiak stated, \"Time on task helps everybody get better,\" emphasizing that Malik has earned his reps with the starters. Benson's collegiate career was unique, as he played for four different schools before transferring to the University of Oregon, where he had his breakout season. This season, Benson recorded 43 catches for 719 yards and six touchdowns. He is now competing with other wide receivers for a starting role as the 2026 season approaches.",
  "summary": "The Las Vegas Raiders may have found a late-round gem in the 2026 NFL Draft.",
  "key_points": [
    "Las Vegas Raiders selected Malik Benson in 6th round of 2026 NFL Draft",
    "Head coach Klint Kubiak impressed with Benson's performance",
    "Benson earned reps with starters, competing for starting role"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}