Raiders left tackle could return for Sunday’s game against New York Giants

Raiders left tackle Kolton Miller could be closing in on a return.

The Raiders opened his practice window on Dec. 11 and have until New Year’s Eve to decide whether to activate him to the active roster or keep him on I.R.

The veteran anchor of the offensive line has been on the injured reserve list since suffering a high right ankle sprain and hairline fracture during a Sept. 28 loss to the Bears. Miller is expected to increase his workload this week, with the possibility of playing on Sunday in play.

Even for just one or two games, it would be an opportunity for the Raiders to evaluate an offensive line that now includes rookie guard Caleb Rogers.

“We’d love to get him out (there),” Raiders coach Pete Carroll said. He’ll practice more this week. We’ll see how it goes.”

Roster moves

The Raiders placed interior offensive lineman Jordan Meredith on the season-ending injured reserve list Monday. Meredith has been dealing with an ankle injury.

To replace him, the Raiders signed guard Atonio Mafi, who had been on the practice squad. Defensive end Jahfari Harvey was signed to the practice squad.