After the Las Vegas Raiders’ 53-man roster was pretty healthy the past few weeks, there is some injury questions after the first practice day of the week as they prepare to play at the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
Both tight end Michael Mayer and starting guard Jordan Meredith both didn’t practice Wednesday because of ankle injuries. Mayer missed the second half of Sunday’s home loss to the Cleveland Browns and Meredith was banged up late in the game.
Their availability for Sunday’s game will be monitored as the week goes on.
Mayer plays often with starting tight end Brock Bowers. If Meredith does miss the game, the Raiders beleaguered offensive line would be missing three starters in addition to left tackle Kolton Miller and right guard Jackson Powers-Johnson. Both are on the injured reserve with ankle injuries.
Meredith moved from center to guard when Powers-Johnson was hurt. Will Putnam took his place. Alex Cappa and rookie Caleb Rogers are candidates to replace Meredith and either of them can play center if Putnam plays guard Cappa replaced a struggling Putnam against Cleveland ad then Putnam replaced an injured Meredith.
So, there are more questions about this struggling unit.
Star defensive end Maxx Crosby (knee) and starting wide receiver Tre Tucker (knee) were both limited. Crosby has been limited or rested often in recent weeks, but hasn’t missed any game time.
As expected, running back Ashton Jeanty practiced without issue. He tweaked his ankle late Sunday.
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