Interim coach Rich Bisaccia said he thinks the Raiders will have several more players back in time for Sunday’s crucial game at the Indianapolis Colts.
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The Raiders also added two more players to the list — defensive end Carl Nassib and offensive lineman Jordan Simmons — bringing the number of active roster players on the list to 12.
Javin White had been with the Raiders since 2020 when he was signed as an undrafted free agent. He spent most of the time on the practice squad.
John Madden guided the franchise from 1969 until 1978, finishing each season with a winning record and winning the Super Bowl after the 1976 season.
The star tight end is taking positive steps in his effort to return from back and knee injuries that have caused him to miss the team’s last four games.
The wide receiver had three catches in Sunday’s 17-13 win over the Broncos to join a list that previously only included a pair of Hall of Famers.
Running back Josh Jacobs and the much-maligned offensive line delivered on the Raiders’ opening drive in the second half of Sunday’s win over the Denver Broncos.
The Raiders’ depleted secondary received good news, as two players were activated before Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.
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The Raiders have won three straight and four of five in the series, scoring more than 30 points in each of the last three meetings, a run they will look to continue Sunday.
The star tight end has missed the last three games with knee and back injuries suffered against the Cowboys on Thanksgiving.
The Raiders now have four players on the list ahead of Sunday’s home game against the Broncos at Allegiant Stadium, including three in the secondary.
The league revealed the 44 selections from each conference on a prime-time NFL Network special on Wednesday night.
The first-time Pro Bowler believes he and his family were ahead of the rest of the world in their holiday tradition.
The Raiders’ defensive end said his journey from rehab to the Pro Bowl in less than two years is a credit to his determination and support system.