Several Raiders injured in preseason loss to Cowboys
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August 26, 2017 - 8:25 pm
Updated August 27, 2017 - 12:37 am

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick (32) pressures the pocket as Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws a pass in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Oakland Raiders cornerback TJ Carrie (38) gives chase as Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs the ball through the line of scrimmage in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) fights for extra yardage as Oakland Raiders linebacker Jelani Jenkins (53) makes the stop in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Oakland Raiders cornerback Sean Smith (21) and Obi Melifonwu (20) chase Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) out of bounds in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws a pass in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Benson Mayowa (93) pressures as Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws a pass in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Oakland Raiders safety Karl Joseph (42) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws a pass in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Oakland Raiders cornerback David Amerson (29) is checked on by team medical staff after suffering an unknown injury in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Oakland Raiders' DeAndre Washington runs the ball as Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith (54) attempts to make the stop in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is sacked by Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Treyvon Hester (90) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook (87) looks for running room after catching a pass against Dallas Cowboys safety Byron Jones (31) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook (87) finds running room after catching a pass in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) sprints to the end zone for a touchdown after catching a pass as Dallas Cowboys safety Byron Jones (31) gives chase in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Oakland Raiders fullback Jamize Olawale (49) reaches for his left leg as he heads to the sideline after returning a punt as Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith (54) gives chase in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. The play was called back due to a Raiders penalty. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Oakland Raiders' Clive Walford (88) and Amari Cooper (89) celebrate a touchdown catch by Cooper as back judge Greg Wilson (119) signals after the play in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Oakland Raiders safety Karl Joseph (42) attempts to stop Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) as Witten gains yardage after a catch in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) sprints to the end zone for a touchdown after catching a pass as Dallas Cowboys safety Byron Jones (31) gives chase in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Oakland Raiders linebacker Jelani Jenkins (53) attempts the stop as Dallas Cowboys tight end James Hanna (84) fights for extra yardage after catching a pass in the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Oakland Raiders running back Elijah Hood (34) looks for running room against the Dallas Cowboys in the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Oakland Raiders running back Elijah Hood (34) breaks a tackle attempt by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Mark Nzeocha (53) in the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Dallas Cowboys' Cole Beasley (11) talks with running back Ezekiel Elliott, right, on the sideline in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Oakland Raiders cornerback Dexter McDonald (23) breaks up a pass intended for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Noah Brown (85) in the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (7) runs the ball for a first down as Oakland Raiders linebacker James Cowser (47) attempts the stop in the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Dallas Cowboys' Alfred Morris (46) is tackled after a run by Oakland Raiders safety Obi Melifonwu (20) in the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Dallas Cowboys running back Alfred Morris (46) runs the ball fighting off a tackle attempt by Oakland Raiders safety Rickey Jefferson (25) in the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Dallas Cowboys' Cooper Rush runs the ball as Oakland Raiders linebacker James Cowser (47) gives chase in the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio talks with a member of his staff on the sideline in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) watches play from the sideline in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Oakland Raiders' Breon Borders (31) and Shalom Luani (26) stop Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brice Butler (19) after Butler caught a pass in the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Oakland Raiders' LaTroy Lewis (46) and Antonio Hamilton (32) celebrate an interception by Lewis he ran back for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Oakland Raiders safety Shalom Luani (26) dives to make the stop against Dallas Cowboys running back Alfred Morris in the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick (32) pressures the pocket as Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws a pass in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
ARLINGTON, Texas — There is a cost to preseason football, one whose price isn’t shown on a ticket stub.
Some Raiders starters were charged Saturday in the second quarter.
Two offensive linemen had injuries taped on the sideline. A cornerback was left sprawled on the field, his body appearing motionless for a few scary seconds after a hit to the head. A fullback who is a valued special-teamer appeared to tweak a muscle on a long carry negated by penalty.
Come, regular season. Come soon.
The Raiders’ starters saw their most extension action of the preseason Saturday night against the Dallas Cowboys. This came at the cost of their highest exposure to preseason injury. Quarterback Derek Carr was in a groove, ending his August with a 48-yard touchdown strike to wide receiver Amari Cooper. The team hopes to have escaped a 24-20 loss with its starters relatively unscathed.
Most of the ailments are likely simple nicks.
Right guard Gabe Jackson seemed to jam or dislocate a finger on his right hand. He finished the second-quarter drive and had the finger taped on the sideline. Minutes later, left guard Kelechi Osemele had his left ankle wrapped. Both re-entered to block for Carr’s walk-off throw to Cooper, who took advantage of a Cowboys safety being a step too late when providing coverage help to a cornerback.
Fullback Jamize Olawale then came up limping after a 56-yard carry around the left end. There is no immediate evidence the injury is anything more than a muscle cramp or strain, although details are limited.
David Amerson is of greatest concern.
The team’s No. 1 cornerback, looking to assist on linebacker Tyrell Adam’s tackle, collided with and awkwardly rolled over the top of Cowboys wide receiver Brice Butler on a 10-yard reception. Amerson lay on his back with his arms stretched, a posture consistent with a concussion. Teammates already had knelt around him before athletic trainers arrived to evaluate the 25-year-old.
Less than a minute later, he sat up to the crowd’s applause. He then walked slowly to the sideline and to the locker room. That he did not return to the sideline for the remainder of the evening is consistent with the NFL’s concussion protocol.
The Raiders are not required to provide a medical update on injured players during the offseason.
They exercised that right Saturday when declining to disclose information on Amerson’s status.
If a concussion, this would make Amerson’s second in about 13 months. He suffered one last season in the fourth quarter of a Sept. 18 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. While he was cleared in time to play the following Sunday, no concussion is like the other. There is no way to tell whether Amerson would be able to return a second time so quickly.
On Thursday, the Raiders will play their fourth and final exhibition against the Seattle Seahawks. Most starters won’t appear.
No more cost. No more risk.
The Sept. 10 season opener against the Titans will be here soon.
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