Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson: Officially placed on IR
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The Raiders placed Powers-Johnson (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Powers-Johnson was injured in last Thursday night's loss to the Broncos and could be at risk of missing the remainder of the season. Veteran Alex Cappa replaced Powers-Johnson at right guard last week against Denver.
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Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson: Headed for IR
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Powers-Johnson is expected to be placed on injured reserve after suffering a left ankle injury in Thursday's 10-7 loss to the Broncos, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The Raiders haven't provided an official timeline for Powers-Johnson's recovery, but he'll be out for at least four games and could be at risk of missing the remainder of the season. Alex Cappa is expected to step in as the Raiders' new starting right guard beginning with Monday's game against the Cowboys.
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Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson: Extended absence expected
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Powers-Johnson (ankle) suffered a significant injury in Thursday's 10-7 loss to the Broncos, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Head coach Pete Carroll said after the game that Powers-Johnson is expected to miss an extended period of time. Clarification on the nature of the starting right guard's injury will be provided before the Raiders return to action Nov. 17 against the Cowboys.
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Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson: Suffers ankle inury
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Powers-Johnson is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Broncos after suffering an ankle injury, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Powers-Johnson rolled his left ankle in the middle of a block. He was briefly examined in the medical tent but was then carted to the locker room. While Powers-Johnson is officially questionable to return, it would be a surprise to see him back in the contest.
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Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson: Set to face Commanders
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Powers-Johnson does not have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Commanders.
Powers-Johnson missed the Raiders' Week 2 matchup against the Chargers while in concussion protocol. He practiced in full both Thursday and Friday and will be set to start at right guard.
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Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson: Misses practice Friday
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Powers-Johnson (concussion) didn't participate in Friday's practice.
Powers wasn't listed on the injury report Thursday, so it's concerning that he was diagnosed with a concussion before Friday's practice. It seems unlikely that he'll pass the league's concussion protocol before Monday's game versus the Chargers. If he can't go, Alex Cappa and Caleb Rogers are the candidates to start at right guard.
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Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson: Will start at guard
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Powers-Johnson will start at right guard for the Raiders during the upcoming campaign, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.
Powers-Johnson had previously been listed as the team's starting center but will seemingly play at guard instead. Will Putnam will likely serve as Las Vegas' starting center instead of Powers-Johnson.
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Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson: Plays in preseason loss
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Powers-Johnson (ribs) played 15 snaps on offense and two on special teams during Las Vegas' preseason loss to the 49ers on Saturday.
Powers-Johnson picked up a ribs injury during the team's preseason opener against the Seahawks last week but is now healthy again. The 22-year-old is expected to serve as the team's starting center once the regular season begins.
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Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson: Still ill
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Powers-Johnson (illness) is inactive Sunday against the Ravens.
Powers-Johnson was unable to suit up for Week 1 for the same illness. He was able to log three limited practices this week, so he may be on the mend and ready to make his NFL debut next Sunday against the Panthers.
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Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson: Questionable for Week 2
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Powers-Johnson (illness) has been deemed questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.
Powers-Johnson didn't suit up in Week 1 due to the illness, and he's at risk of sitting out Sunday as well. The offensive lineman was a limited participant in all three practice sessions this week, so he could be a game-time call. If Jackson-Powers suits up, he'll be making his regular-season professional debut after being selected by Las Vegas in the second round of April's NFL Draft.
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Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson: Remains limited Wednesday
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Powers-Johnson (illness) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Powers-Johnson still appears to be dealing with the illness that forced him to miss Las Vegas' Week 1 loss to the Chargers. His practice participation Thursday and Friday will provide a greater indication of whether he'll be able to make his NFL debut in Week 2. If Powers-Johnson is still unable to go Sunday, expect Jordan Meredith to serve as the Raiders' top backup guard.
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Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson: Missing Week 1
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Powers-Johnson (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
The 2024 second-round pick from Oregon will have to put his NFL debut on hold, as he's missing Las Vegas' regular-season opener due to an illness. Expect Jordan Meredith to serve as the Raiders' top reserve guard in Powers-Johnson's stead.
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Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson: Taken off PUP list
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The Raiders removed Powers-Johnson (undisclosed) from the active/PUP list Wednesday, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Powers-Johnson had been dealing with an undisclosed injury that landed him on the PUP list, but he is now set to return to practice. Now healthy, the rookie second-round pick could potentially serve as a starter on the offensive line once the regular season begins.
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Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson: Placed on PUP list
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Powers-Johnson (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list by the Raiders on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Powers-Johnson was selected by the Raiders in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, but he'll be unavailable for the start of training camp due to an undisclosed injury. He's eligible to return to practice and play at any point this preseason and once healthy, the 21-year-old appears to be geared up for a starting role on the offensive line for Las Vegas.
