Raiders' Patrick Onwuasor: Clears COVID-19 protocols
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Onwuasor was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
Onwuasor spent eight days in protocols and missed the Raiders' Week 17 win over the Colts. Now healthy, he should suit up Sunday against the Chargers and provide depth at linebacker while also logging special-teams snaps.
Onwuasor has landed on the Raiders' reserve/COVID-19 list.
According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Onwuasor has reportedly tested positive for the virus. As a result, his return will depend on when he can clear the league's health and safety protocols.
Onwuasor (hamstring) does not have an injury designation for Saturday's game against Cleveland, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Onwuasor has missed each of the Raiders' last two games, but he logged a trio of limited practices and is ready to return to the field. Prior to his injury, Onwuasor had played only one defensive snap but has filled a regular special-teams role.
Onwuasor (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Kansas City, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.
Onwuasor is set for his second consecutive absence after suffering the hamstring injury in Week 12. He failed to practice in any capacity this week, so his potential to return in Week 15 is also unclear. K.J. Wright should be in for a heavy workload against Kansas City with Onwuasor sidelined.
Onwuasor (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 13 against Washington, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
The linebacker missed three consecutive practices this week while dealing with the injury that he suffered in Week 12 against the Saints and will unsurprisingly be out for Week 13. Onwuasor's absence doesn't come with a massive defensive impact since he operates mostly as a special-teams player.
Raiders' Patrick Onwuasor: Nursing hamstring issue
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Onwuasor is questionable to return to Thursday's game against Dallas with a hamstring injury .
Onwuasor suffered the injury in the second half of the game. He has played almost exclusively on special teams this season, so his absence isn't likely to affect the Raiders' defense.
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Patrick Onwuasor: Removed from active roster
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Onwuasor reverted to the Raiders' practice squad Monday, according to the NFL transactions log.
Onwuasor was promoted to the Raiders' active roster prior to Sunday's Week 3 win over the Dolphins. He played exclusively on special teams and did not record any stats.
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Raiders' Patrick Onwuasor: Elevated to active roster
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The Raiders elevated Onwuasor from their practice squad Saturday.
Onwuasor has dealt with hamstring and knee injuries for nearly two years and has only played in one game since 2019. The 29-year-old appears healthy and ready to make his 2021 debut Sunday. His role will likely be limited to special-teams duties.
Onwuasor (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Onwuasor spent the first 10 weeks on IR with a knee injury. He returned in Week 11 and played just eight snaps on special teams, and now he'll go back to the reserve list. The 28-year-old linebacker will be required to miss at least three games. Harvey Langi is in line to start at inside linebacker moving forward.
