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The Raiders, who dropped Kyle Slaughter from the practice squad, are close to returning Marcus Mariota

Raiders are dropping quarterback Kelly Slaughter from the practice squad, reports Tom Pelisero of NFL Media.

The Raiders signed him to the practice squad on September 20 after Dalek Carr started his quarterback and injured his ankle against the Steelers.

With Slaughter’s departure, only Nathan Peterman stays behind the car, but Marcus Mariota is expected to return for practice this week.

Slaughter spent some time on the Raiders roster in this office, but was released in April. He spent time with the Broncos, Vikings, Cardinals, Lions and Bears but did not play in the regular season.