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Anusiem will be forced to miss the entire upcoming season after suffering a knee injury during Thursday's preseason game versus the Texans. The 25-year-old will now shift his focus to getting healthy for the 2027 campaign.

Crawford was not given a tag that designated his return during 2026, meaning the rookie third-rounder will spend the entirety of his first season on IR. The linebacker will need to look toward 2027 to make his NFL debut. With Crawford out, Malcolm Koonce becomes the primary depth option at outside linebacker behind Kwity Paye and Maxx Crosby.

Johnson was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets due to a neck injury. He'll now be required to miss at least four games, and his next chance to play is Week 12 against the Browns on Sunday, Nov. 29. His absence means the Raiders will have one less regular contributor on special teams and not as much depth at the linebacker position.

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Collier will return to the Raiders after being waived/injured by the team Friday, and he is now set to spend the entirety of the 2026 campaign on IR unless the two sides reach an injury settlement down the road. Collier spent the entirety of the 2025 season with the Raiders' practice squad, and he may now be forced to shift his sights to a return to the field in 2027.

Like during Week 7 prep, Runyon was a full participant in all three practice sessions for Week 8. However, the Towson product is not quite ready to be activated from injured reserve as he continues to recover from a foot injury. Runyon's 21-day practice window opened Oct. 14, so he would be forced to stay on IR for the rest of the season if he's not activated by this upcoming Wednesday.

Bech was a full practice participant Wednesday through Friday, so it won't come as any surprise if he's activated from injured reserve before the 4 p.m. ET deadline Saturday (to be eligible for Sunday's game). He opened the year as the Raiders' No. 2 wide receiver, but minimal production from Jalen Nailor could open an opportunity to climb the depth chart in November/December.

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O'Connell is set to back up rookie Mendoza, who replaced recently traded Kirk Cousins as the starting quarterback. O'Connell has been with Las Vegas since the team drafted him in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The 28-year-old last appeared in a regular-season game in 2025, completing 10 of 22 attempts for 102 yards.

The move gives the Raiders some added insurance in the backfield in the scenario that Ashton Jeanty (ankle) is unable to play against the Patriots on Sunday. Hemby was signed by the Raiders in late April as an undrafted free agent, and the rookie out of Indiana was signed to the team's practice squad in early September after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp.

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Thornton recovered from a back injury Friday and entered the weekend with no injury designation. The wide receiver's inactive status, despite his health, points to some other motive from coach Klint Kubiak. Dareke Young is set to be the No. 4 wide receiver in Thornton's place.

It's the second straight week the rookie wideout is a healthy scratch. Benson hasn't been able to gain much traction in the offense this season, as he's notched just two catches for 12 yards on nine targets through seven games. He's also contributed as a punt returner, and Dylan Laube could assume that role in Benson's absence Sunday.

Zuhn is done for the day after sustaining a concussion in the third quarter. Caleb Rogers has taken over at right guard in his absence, and Zuhn will now have to clear the league's concussion protocol before he can return to the field.

Porter continues to deal with the groin injury he suffered early in the first quarter of the Raiders' Week 8 win over the Jets. If the cornerback cannot suit up for Sunday's contest, Jermod McCoy or Hezekiah Masses will likely start at outside cornerback across from Eric Stokes.

McCoy has had his workload managed throughout training camp as he makes his way back from a torn ACL that he suffered in January 2025, forcing him to miss the entirety of his final collegiate season with Tennessee. The cornerback was selected in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and if not for the injury, he would've likely gone multiple rounds earlier. Head coach Klint Kubiak is excited to see McCoy in action against Arizona, stating that, "We expect him to compete and look forward to watching him play."

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The linebacker recorded one solo tackle before exiting. Johnson is likely to see the majority of his action on special teams if he garners a roster spot, the role he's primarily served in throughout his NFL career.

Walker and Nakobe Dean each had 12 tackles to tie for the team lead. Two of Walker's stops went for a loss. The tackle tally was a season-best mark for the veteran linebacker and marked the second time in 2026 that he's posted double-digit stops. In his first year with the Raiders, Walker has registered 52 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and a recovered fumble through seven contests.

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With Jeanty trending down from full participation Wednesday to limited work Thursday before missing Friday's practice, his availability remains up in the air heading into the weekend. If the Raiders' lead running back is limited or inactive, rookie Mike Washington would be positioned for a large workload. The Raiders and Patriots have a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday.

Washington has barely practiced this week, and it seems like he could be on the wrong side of the questionable tag as a rookie who hasn't seen many practice reps during Week 7 prep. If Washington is unable to gain clearance against Los Angeles, Dylan Laube would likely see increased snaps behind Ashton Jeanty.

Bowers was listed with both hamstring and calf issues on the Raiders' Week 7 injury report, but he appears to have at least put the former injury behind him heading into a Week 8 matchup with the Jets. As long as he's able to make it through the Raiders' next two practices without incident, Bowers will likely head into the weekend without an injury designation.

Thomas picked up a shoulder injury against the Rams in Week 7, although he was cleared to return to the contest and finished with one catch on as many targets for eight yards. He would avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jets if he were to practice in full over the next two days.

It's not clear when White picked up the injury, but that he got in some activity at practice Wednesday suggests it's probably not overly serious. As long as he can upgrade to full participation Thursday or Friday, there's a solid chance he'll be able to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

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Per Warren, Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said Monday that he expects Nailor to return to practice this week. If that comes to pass, it looks like it won't be until Thursday or Friday that the wideout returns to the field. After sustaining a concussion in an Oct. 4 loss to the Chiefs, Nailor didn't practice at any point last week before being inactive for the Raiders' 45-17 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.

O'Connell is set to back up rookie Mendoza, who replaced recently traded Kirk Cousins as the starting quarterback. O'Connell has been with Las Vegas since the team drafted him in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The 28-year-old last appeared in a regular-season game in 2025, completing 10 of 22 attempts for 102 yards.

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O'Connell has regularly been Las Vegas' emergency QB this season and has yet to log any game action. He won't be able to enter Sunday's matchup unless both Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza have to exit due to injury, illness or ejection.

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Thornton recovered from a back injury Friday and entered the weekend with no injury designation. The wide receiver's inactive status, despite his health, points to some other motive from coach Klint Kubiak. Dareke Young is set to be the No. 4 wide receiver in Thornton's place.

It's the second straight week the rookie wideout is a healthy scratch. Benson hasn't been able to gain much traction in the offense this season, as he's notched just two catches for 12 yards on nine targets through seven games. He's also contributed as a punt returner, and Dylan Laube could assume that role in Benson's absence Sunday.

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Zuhn is done for the day after sustaining a concussion in the third quarter. Caleb Rogers has taken over at right guard in his absence, and Zuhn will now have to clear the league's concussion protocol before he can return to the field.

Porter continues to deal with the groin injury he suffered early in the first quarter of the Raiders' Week 8 win over the Jets. If the cornerback cannot suit up for Sunday's contest, Jermod McCoy or Hezekiah Masses will likely start at outside cornerback across from Eric Stokes.

Booker was limited in practice Wednesday, then sat out the sessions Thursday and Friday entirely. He's thus set to miss his first game of the campaign. Booker typically plays one-third to one-half of Las Vegas' defensive snaps, and Tonka Hemingway may be asked to log a bigger workload with Booker sidelined.

Thornton was added to the injury report with an apparent back injury after opening the week as a full participant Wednesday. The fact that the wide receiver was able to practice in any capacity is a positive sign, but he will have one more chance to log a full practice before Sunday's matchup with the 49ers.

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Porter injured his groin early in the first quarter, and the injury is severe enough that he will be held out for the rest of Sunday's game. Jermod McCoy will continue to operate in an elevated role in the secondary.

Thornton was activated from injured reserve Tuesday after fully recovering from a hamstring injury, but the second-year pro will be a healthy scratch for Week 8. In his absence, the Raiders will turn to Jack Bech, Cody White and Dareke Young to serve as the rotational wide receivers behind Tre Tucker and Jalen Nailor. Thornton's next chance to play is Week 9 against the 49ers on Nov. 8.

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The rookie sixth-rounder has suited up for each of the first seven games of the regular season, but with Jack Bech (forearm) cleared to play, Benson will be an observer from the sidelines for Sunday's contest. His next opportunity to suit up is Week 9 against the 49ers on Nov. 8.

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Johnson was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets due to a neck injury. He'll now be required to miss at least four games, and his next chance to play is Week 12 against the Browns on Sunday, Nov. 29. His absence means the Raiders will have one less regular contributor on special teams and not as much depth at the linebacker position.

Like during Week 7 prep, Runyon was a full participant in all three practice sessions for Week 8. However, the Towson product is not quite ready to be activated from injured reserve as he continues to recover from a foot injury. Runyon's 21-day practice window opened Oct. 14, so he would be forced to stay on IR for the rest of the season if he's not activated by this upcoming Wednesday.

Bech was a full practice participant Wednesday through Friday, so it won't come as any surprise if he's activated from injured reserve before the 4 p.m. ET deadline Saturday (to be eligible for Sunday's game). He opened the year as the Raiders' No. 2 wide receiver, but minimal production from Jalen Nailor could open an opportunity to climb the depth chart in November/December.

Johnson was held out of practice all week due to a stinger, which he picked up in Week 7 against the Rams. The 2021 seventh-rounder has contributed mostly on special teams, but his absence means the Raiders may have to turn to the practice squad to replenish their depth at linebacker. Johnson's next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the 49ers on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Since being designated for return from injured reserve Monday, Bech has logged consecutive full practices. Should the wideout maintain that level of activity Friday, he'll have a chance to suit up Sunday against the Jets. For that to happen, Bech will need to come of IR by Saturday. If that transpires, the 2025 second-rounder will have a chance to boost a Las Vegas WR corps that has yielded modest production thus far apart from Tre Tucker.

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Bowers was listed with both hamstring and calf issues on the Raiders' Week 7 injury report, but he appears to have at least put the former injury behind him heading into a Week 8 matchup with the Jets. As long as he's able to make it through the Raiders' next two practices without incident, Bowers will likely head into the weekend without an injury designation.

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Thomas picked up a shoulder injury against the Rams in Week 7, although he was cleared to return to the contest and finished with one catch on as many targets for eight yards. He would avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jets if he were to practice in full over the next two days.

Johnson is dealing with a stinger issue he suffered during the Raiders' Week 7 loss to the Rams. The linebacker will need to upgrade to a full participant by Friday's practice if he wants to avoid any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets.

Walker and Nakobe Dean each had 12 tackles to tie for the team lead. Two of Walker's stops went for a loss. The tackle tally was a season-best mark for the veteran linebacker and marked the second time in 2026 that he's posted double-digit stops. In his first year with the Raiders, Walker has registered 52 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and a recovered fumble through seven contests.

The transaction opens up a 21-day window wherein Bech can practice with the team while the Raiders evaluate him for a potential return to the 53-man roster. Before fracturing his left forearm in a Week 3 win over the Saints, Bech had recorded five receptions for 48 yards and a touchdown on six targets while serving as the Raiders' No. 3 wideout behind Tre Tucker and Jalen Nailor.

O'Connell will only enter Sunday's game if both Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza must exit the contest due to injury, illness or ejection.

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Runyon was a full participant in practice throughout the week, after he had been limited in the Raiders' three Week 6 sessions upon having his 21-day window opened Oct. 14. If the tight end can remain free of restrictions in practices during Week 8 prep, he'll stand a good chance of being activated from injured reserve ahead of the Raiders' Nov. 1 matchup with the Jets.

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Johnson suffered a similar injury in Week 5 versus the Patriots, and his status for the rest of Week 7 is now in question. The linebacker is primarily a special-teams asset, so his absence doesn't carry much of an impact on defense versus Los Angeles.

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Despite finishing Friday's practice session as a full participant with no injury designation, Walker has now been downgraded to questionable for Sunday's contest. The linebacker likely had a setback with his persistent chest injury, making it uncertain whether he will be able to suit up Sunday.

Thornton logged a trio of full practices during Week 7 prep, but head coach Klint Kubiak told reporters Friday that the second-year wide receiver will remain on injured reserve for at least one more week. Thornton's 21-day practice window opened Oct. 7, and he would be forced to miss the rest of the 2026 season if the Raiders do not activate him from IR by Wednesday.

Washington has barely practiced this week, and it seems like he could be on the wrong side of the questionable tag as a rookie who hasn't seen many practice reps during Week 7 prep. If Washington is unable to gain clearance against Los Angeles, Dylan Laube would likely see increased snaps behind Ashton Jeanty.

Runyon logged his first full practice Wednesday since having his 21-day practice window opened ahead of Week 6. Should the second-year pro stay on track the rest of the week, he could have a chance to make his season debut in Week 7.

After being limited in Wednesday's practice, Thursday's downgrade is an ominous sign for Washington's availability Sunday against the Rams. If the rookie running back is unable to play, Ashton Jeanty and Dylan Laube would be in line to handle most of the backfield work for Las Vegas.

Bowers previously dealt with a knee injury this season, costing him the first two games of the campaign, but this is the first time he's been listed with hamstring and calf issues. It's certainly something to monitor with his injury history, but he can likely alleviate any concerns with a full, or even limited, practice Thursday. Bowers logged a season-high 98.5 percent of the offensive snaps in the Raiders' Week 6 loss to the Bills. Michael Mayer and Tre Tucker would get significant boosts should Bowers ever need to miss time.

Thornton has now been practicing at full speed for two entire weeks, but he's still waiting to be officially activated from the Raiders' injured reserve list. The team has until the end of this week to move him back onto the active roster before he'd have to spend the rest of the campaign on IR by rule.

It's the first time this season Washington has been listed on the injury report, and it's unclear if his injuries are anything notable or just some general soreness. The rookie running back logged a season-high 34.8 percent of the Raiders' offensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Bills, and he matched his season high with nine carries. Washington has appeared to be closing the gap some on Ashton Jeanty atop the depth chart, as Jeanty has been extremely inefficient with his rushing attempts this season.

Walker played all 68 of the Raiders' defensive snaps in Week 6 versus the Bills, so it's not immediately clear when he picked up the injury. In any case, as long as he can upgrade to full participation at practice Thursday or Friday, he'll be in good shape to suit up Sunday versus the Rams.

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O'Connell remains the third option behind Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza. The quarterback will only enter the game if both Cousins and Mendoza must leave the contest due to injury, illness or ejection.

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Runyon opened the season on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury. His 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, and he was a limited practice participant in all three sessions during Week 6 prep. That's not quite enough for Runyon to make his 2026 debut, but his next opportunity to do so is Week 7 against the Rams on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Thornton has been a full practice participant for two weeks, and he can practice for one more week before the Raiders have to make a decision on activating him from IR or leaving him there for the rest of the year. He'll likely be activated, but it isn't clear there's a role for him in the offense.

Hemingway was unable to practice all week while in the league's concussion protocol. His next chance to play is Week 7 on Oct. 25 against the Rams, but Hemingway would have to return to practice in at least a limited capacity to indicate that he's progressing through protocol. Thomas Booker and Folorunso Fatukasi are both in line for more defensive snaps in Hemingway's absence.

Bowers was limited last Wednesday before putting in a full practice a day later, so it seems likely the Raiders are employing a similar strategy this week. Bowers did not appear inhibited at all in Week 5 while putting up 110 yards and his third score in three games.

Per Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com, it's a lower body injury that Runyon has been dealing with since late August that has kept him out for the first five games of the year. Las Vegas now has 21 days to officially activate Runyon before he'd have to spend the rest of the season on IR, and given that he was in pads for practice Wednesday, he seems like a good bet to return to action soon.

Thornton has spent the entirety of the regular season on injured reserve while recovering from a hamstring injury that he suffered in early August. The wide receiver returned to practice last week, logging three full practices, but he ultimately did not play in the team's 45-17 loss to the Patriots in Week 5. Thornton will look to prove his health and be activated from injured reserve prior to Sunday's matchup with Buffalo.

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Per Warren, Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said Monday that he expects Nailor to return to practice this week. If that comes to pass, it looks like it won't be until Thursday or Friday that the wideout returns to the field. After sustaining a concussion in an Oct. 4 loss to the Chiefs, Nailor didn't practice at any point last week before being inactive for the Raiders' 45-17 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.

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After sustaining a concussion in the Raiders' Oct. 4 loss to the Chiefs, Nailor wasn't able to practice in any fashion in Week 5 before being ruled out ahead of Sunday's eventual 45-17 loss to the Patriots. Nailor remains in concussion protocol, but he looks poised to take a step forward by getting back on the practice field Wednesday as at least a limited participant. So long as he upgrades to full participation by the end of the week and gains clearance from an independent neurologist, Nailor should be ready to handle a starting role at receiver in Sunday's matchup with the Bills.

Hemingway exited Sunday's 45-17 loss to the Patriots in the first half with what was initial described as a neck injury. The defensive lineman is dealing with a concussion in addition to the potential neck injury, and his status for Week 6 is now uncertain. Hemingway will have three chances to return to practice and clear concussion protocol prior to the team's upcoming matchup with the Bills.

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Just like the previous week, O'Connell will only be allowed to take the field in the Week 5 contest if both Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza are forced to leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

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Johnson exited the second quarter of Sunday's contest with a neck injury. The rotational edge rusher is confirmed to have suffered a stinger, meaning his return to the game is unlikely.

Hemingway's neck injury is significant enough that the Raiders will not allow the defensive tackle to return to the field during Sunday's contest. Folorunso Fatukasi and Thomas Booker will need to continue to fill in at defensive tackle against the Patriots.

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The move gives the Raiders some added insurance in the backfield in the scenario that Ashton Jeanty (ankle) is unable to play against the Patriots on Sunday. Hemby was signed by the Raiders in late April as an undrafted free agent, and the rookie out of Indiana was signed to the team's practice squad in early September after failing to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp.

With Jeanty trending down from full participation Wednesday to limited work Thursday before missing Friday's practice, his availability remains up in the air heading into the weekend. If the Raiders' lead running back is limited or inactive, rookie Mike Washington would be positioned for a large workload. The Raiders and Patriots have a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday.

Thornton was a full participant in all three Week 5 prep practices but will not be activated from IR for Sunday's contest. The wide receiver was designated to return to practice Wednesday, and the Raiders likely deemed the 23-year-old to not be conditioned enough to return to the field the same week.

Nailor was concussed during a Week 4 loss to Kansas City and didn't practice at all in the lead up to Week 5. In Nailor's absence, Cody White is the favorite to get most of the WR snaps alongside Tre Tucker, with Dareke Young and Malik Benson also on hand for depth. The Raiders mostly work from two-TE formations to keep Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer on the field.

Zuhn suffered a knee injury in the first half of the Raiders' Week 4 loss to the Chiefs and did not return to the contest. The reserve offensive lineman has now been ruled out for Week 5 due to the injury, and it is unclear how much time he will miss.

The Raiders listed Jeanty with the ankle issue on their initial Week 5 injury report posted Wednesday, when the running back turned in a full practice. Not only did he take a step back in activity Thursday, but he's also nursing a foot injury in addition to the ankle concern. While the Raiders haven't yet indicated that Jeanty's availability for Sunday's game against the Patriots is in peril, fantasy managers will want to keep close tabs on his practice activity Friday.

After sustaining a concussion in this past Sunday's loss to the Chiefs, Nailor hasn't made enough progress through the five-step protocol to resume taking any on-field reps. He'll have one more chance this week to practice in some capacity, but at this stage, Nailor looks to be trending toward sitting out this Sunday against New England.

The Raiders are likely just managing Bowers' reps after he's decimated both the Saints and Chiefs in back-to-back games since making his 2026 debut in Week 3. He has 16 catches for 202 yards and two touchdowns on a whopping 25 targets across two appearances. Bowers is the weekly TE1 in fantasy every week no matter the matchup.

It's not clear when White picked up the injury, but that he got in some activity at practice Wednesday suggests it's probably not overly serious. As long as he can upgrade to full participation Thursday or Friday, there's a solid chance he'll be able to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

The Raiders designated Thornton for return to practice from their injured reserve list Wednesday, and it appears he may be close to being officially activated. The fact that free-agent acquisitions Jalen Nailor (concussion) and Cody White (ankle) are tending to injuries could give Las Vegas additional incentive to get Thornton ready for game action sooner than later.

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Nailor entered the NFL's concussion protocol after exiting Sunday's loss to the Chiefs due to the head injury. If he's unable to gain clearance to play Week 5 against the Patriots, Tre Tucker and Cody White would likely serve as the Raiders' top two receivers. Dont'e Thornton (hamstring) remains on injured reserve, but he could also be an option at wideout this Sunday after the Raiders opened 21-day practice window Wednesday.

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Nailor took a blow to the head late in the second quarter, and he was ultimately diagnosed with a concussion. The wide receiver will finish his day having recorded no stats. In his absence, Tre Tucker, Cody White and Dareke Young will operate as the Raiders' top options at wide receiver.

Zuhn suffered a knee injury early in the first half, and his status for the rest of the game is now uncertain. The offensive lineman is used often in heavy sets on offense, but his absence won't directly impact the team's starting lineup.

Thornton opened the season on injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury that prevented him from participating in the majority of August practices during training camp. Once he's cleared to return, Thornton will likely operate in a depth role at wide receiver behind Tre Tucker, Jalen Nailor and Cody White.

Bech will be sidelined for at least the Raiders' next four games after sustaining a fractured left forearm during Sunday's 35-27 win over the Saints. In a corresponding move, the Raiders signed Cody White off their practice squad. White, who already has three touchdowns this season, is the leading candidate to replace Bech as the No. 3 wideout behind Tre Tucker and Jalen Nailor.

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Bech's broken forearm isn't expected to be season-ending, but the wide receiver will face an absence of at least four games if he's placed on injured reserve, which would require an official transaction from the Raiders. He didn't record a catch Sunday prior to being ruled out against the Saints.

Powers-Johnson is being evaluated by medical staff late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game. Caleb Rogers figures to be the next man up at right guard if Powers-Johnson is unable to return.

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O'Connell is in the midst of an ongoing personal matter that will have him sidelined for consecutive weeks. It remains to be seen how much longer the reserve quarterback will be out. Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza will once again likely be the only two active quarterbacks on game day.

Bowers underwent a meniscus trim of his left knee Sept. 8 but appears to have bounced back well from the procedure and is progressing as expecting. The tight end was able to clear a major hurdle in the recovery process by returning to practice Friday, albeit as a limited participant. Michael Mayer is expected to operate as the Raiders' top tight end in Bowers' stead for a second straight game Sunday, but Bowers should be on track to play Week 3 so long as he can upgrade to full participation in practice by next Friday.

O'Connell must miss Sunday's contest due to a personal matter. With the quarterback out, Fernando Mendoza is currently the sole backup if Kirk Cousins goes down due to injury.

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Head coach Klint Kubiak said Monday that Bowers is considered day-to-day, and the latest report reaffirms an earlier one that indicated Bowers could miss only "a game or two." A better estimate of Bowers' availability for Week 2 will likely be able to be made after the Raiders release their first injury report of the week Wednesday.

After Bowers underwent a meniscus trim procedure last Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that the star tight end expected to miss only "a game or two" before making his 2026 debut. Though a partial meniscectomy often entails a recovery period closer to one month, Bowers -- who sat out the Raiders' season-opening win over the Dolphins -- appears to be bouncing back well from his operation and looks like he could have a real chance of suiting up next Sunday against the Chargers. Per Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com, Kubiak said that he'll heed the advice of trainers in determining when Bowers will be ready to play, and the 23-year-old's activity in practices is also likely to be a factor in the decision. While Bowers was sidelined for Week 1, Michael Mayer stepped in as the Raiders' top tight end versus Miami and finished with six catches for 32 yards on seven targets.

Porter was deemed questionable late in the game and didn't return. He logged two tackles and two defensed passes in the season-opening win. Porter will presumably be examined by the team's training staff before his availability for practice next week is determined.

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Jeanty hasn't practiced this week after suffering what is believed to be a low-ankle sprain back on Aug. 23, but the running back has been working off to the side with trainers in an effort to get ready for the start of the regular season. Once the Raiders are required to release true injury reports next week, there will be a better idea of Jeanty's availability for the regular-season opener. Mike Washington and Dylan Laube are next up for carries if Jeanty is unable to play against Miami.

Runyon did not play in the preseason, and he's dealing with an undisclosed injury ahead of the 2026 campaign. The tight end will be forced to miss at least four contests to open the regular season, and the earliest he could return to action is Week 5 versus the Patriots on Oct. 11. Runyon was primarily as a special-teams asset in 2025, so his absence won't carry much of an impact on offense.

It's still unclear what is bothering Thornton, but he'll now be required to miss at least the first four games of the regular season. The 2025 fourth-rounder corralled just 10 of 30 targets for 135 scoreless yards across 15 regular-season appearances as a rookie last season and missed the entire preseason this summer. Under a new coaching staff, it's unclear what kind of role Thornton will have this season once healthy.

Crawford was not given a tag that designated his return during 2026, meaning the rookie third-rounder will spend the entirety of his first season on IR. The linebacker will need to look toward 2027 to make his NFL debut. With Crawford out, Malcolm Koonce becomes the primary depth option at outside linebacker behind Kwity Paye and Maxx Crosby.

The extent of the injury Jeanty sustained at Sunday's practice session has not been revealed, but Kubiak's comments provide reason to believe the Raiders will have their top running back available for the season opener against the Dolphins on Sept. 13. Jeanty will have over two weeks to rest and recover before the campaign gets underway. Should he encounter any hiccups, Mike Washington remains next in line in the Las Vegas backfield.

Crawford exited late in the second half. The linebacker needed to be assisted off the field and was carted to the locker room from the blue tent. The third-round rookie appears to have a significant injury based on the precautions taken and may need to miss the beginning of the regular season.

Per Levi Damien of USA Today, Thornton has been missing from practice for the past of couple weeks and has yet to play this preseason. When he's able to return,Thornton will look to reestablish his slotting in a Raiders WR corps that also includes Tre Tucker, Jalen Nailor, Jack Bech and Malik Benson.

Anusiem will be forced to miss the entire upcoming season after suffering a knee injury during Thursday's preseason game versus the Texans. The 25-year-old will now shift his focus to getting healthy for the 2027 campaign.

The linebacker recorded one solo tackle before exiting. Johnson is likely to see the majority of his action on special teams if he garners a roster spot, the role he's primarily served in throughout his NFL career.

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McCoy has had his workload managed throughout training camp as he makes his way back from a torn ACL that he suffered in January 2025, forcing him to miss the entirety of his final collegiate season with Tennessee. The cornerback was selected in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and if not for the injury, he would've likely gone multiple rounds earlier. Head coach Klint Kubiak is excited to see McCoy in action against Arizona, stating that, "We expect him to compete and look forward to watching him play."

Collier will return to the Raiders after being waived/injured by the team Friday, and he is now set to spend the entirety of the 2026 campaign on IR unless the two sides reach an injury settlement down the road. Collier spent the entirety of the 2025 season with the Raiders' practice squad, and he may now be forced to shift his sights to a return to the field in 2027.

The rookie fourth-rounder is working his way back from a torn ACL that caused him to miss the entire 2025 college season at Tennessee. He's seen limited reps in the first few practices of training camp, and his practice participation will be worth monitoring ahead of the Raiders' preseason opener against the Cardinals on Thursday, Aug. 13. McCoy figures to operate in a rotational role in the secondary this season behind cornerbacks Darien Porter, Eric Stokes and Taron Johnson.