The Las Vegas Raiders have decided to keep Japanese kicker Matsuzawa on the team's practice squad, according to Kyodo News.
This decision shows that the coaching staff still believes in Matsuzawa's talent, even though he has not yet earned a spot on the active roster. Keeping an international player on the practice squad is an important stepping stone for him to continue developing and await an opportunity to be promoted to the main roster.
Matsuzawa, who impressed during training sessions and preseason games, will continue to work with the Raiders' coaching staff. This is seen as a positive sign for the Japanese kicker's NFL career.
The Las Vegas-based team has not made an official comment about plans for Matsuzawa in the near future, but keeping him on the practice squad indicates that the scouting department still values his potential.
