With time of the essence, the Raiders are trying to reset their linebacker room amid a slew of injuries.
Vincent Bonsignore
Raiders reporter
Vinny has covered the Raiders extensively in the past, breaking news on their eventual move to Las Vegas and their thwarted return to Los Angeles. Before joining the Review-Journal, he covered the Rams for The Athletic and the Los Angeles Daily News.
With Nicholas Morrow and Javin White out for extended periods with injuries, Raiders linebackers Tanner Muse and Divine Deablo also have chances to earn more playing time.
The Raiders reached the 80-man roster limit Tuesday by waiving one veteran and one rookie and putting a veteran linebacker on injured reserve.
With NFL rosters having to be reduced to 80 players Tuesday, the Raiders made three cuts and signed a player Monday — putting them at 83 players.
Injuries have thinned the Raiders’ depth at linebacker, and veteran K.J. Wright is still available on the free agent market, but his asking price might be too much.
Raiders rookie cornerback Nate Hobbs stood out so much in Saturday’s 17-16 victory over the Los Angeles Rams that coach Jon Gruden gave him a game ball.
For the Raiders, the result took a decided backseat to another day of injuries to a position already pushed to its depth limit.
The Raiders roll into Los Angeles on Saturday to play the Rams in their second preseason game. Among the points of focus are Marcus Mariota and the Raiders’ defensive line.
As the regular season draws closer, Raiders fans have questions about the national perception of their team and the development of a pair of young offensive linemen.
Raiders starting guard Richie Incognito and linebacker Nicholas Morrow both left Thursday’s practice against the Rams with apparent injuries. No word yet on the severity.
The Raiders and Rams ended their joint practice early on Thursday after a fight broke out. That outcome frustrated and displeased Raiders coach Jon Gruden.
The Raiders stood their ground against the Los Angeles Rams during Wednesday’s joint practice in Thousand Oaks, California. The teams will practice together again Thursday.
The Raiders defense pushed the Rams around and came up with four interceptions against quarterback Matthew Stafford during the first of two joint practices this week.
The Raiders’ week includes a two-day joint practice session with the Los Angeles Rams and Saturday’s exhibition game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
The Raiders got kicker Daniel Carlson back from the COVID list and let go of seven players before Tuesday’s cut-down day to get their roster to the 85-player maximum.