The Raiders have officially put rookie safety Johnathan Abram on IR and in a corresponding move signed defensive back Juston Burris. Cornerback Gareon Conley is expected to play in Sunday’s game while wide receiver J.J. Nelson is out with an ankle injury. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden discusses the teams preseason efforts including training camp and joint practices with the rams. He also says that he and General Manager Mike Mayock have to discuss tough calls with the roster size dropping from 90 to 53 players on August 31.
The Raiders are back in Alameda preparing for the final preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks, however the larger story looming over the team is Antonio Brown losing his second helmet grievance. Despite losing the grievance, Brown has a plan for his preferred headgear and was at practice wearing what may or may not be his helmet for the season. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
