The Raiders are back on the field Tuesday for their second week of organized team activities. Here are three position battles the team will have its eye on.
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The Raiders’ coaching staff has increased the energy at practice, and one rookie has stood out in the first week of organized team activities.
Six key Raiders players from a defense that surrendered the ninth-fewest points in the NFL last season are entering the final year of their contracts.
The Raiders have begun organized team activities, which means fans have questions about how the team is shaping up so far.
Both starting guards Richie Incognito (ankle) and Gabe Jackson (knee) did not participate in Thursday’s Raiders practice. Neither did cornerback Trayvon Mullen (neck/concussion protocol/illness), defensive back Lamarcus Joyner (calf/quad) and wide receiver Tyrell Williams (foot).
The Raiders released a statement that said Jacobs woke up Wednesday with discomfort in his leg, was evaluated and treated for a “superficial skin infection.”
According to a high-ranking league official, the NFL has also considered having the Raiders and Allegiant Stadium host the season-opening Thursday night game.