Andre James has ankle injury
Coming off an impressive performance at his natural position, Las Vegas Raiders rookie center Jackson Powers-Johnson is expected to remain at center Sunday when the team plays at the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Kickoff is set for 10 a.m. PT.
Las Vegas head coach Antonio Pierce indicated Wednesday that starting center Andre James will remain out in Week 11. He also missed the Raiders’ last game, a Week 9 41-24 defeat at the Cincinnati Bengals. James injured his ankle in a Week 8 27-20 home loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Powers-Johnson is a starting guard, but center is considered his long-term position and the second-round pick starred at Oregon. Powers-Johnson was a bright spot at center in the Cincinnati loss, so the Raiders are confident in him playing well at Miami.
Jordan Meredith will likely play guard for Powers-Johnson.
Left tackle Kolton Miller reportedly is practicing Wednesday as the team took the bye week off from practice to let the banged-up roster heal.
The #Raiders‘ Wednesday injury report: pic.twitter.com/CKOX111OWm
— Tashan Reed (@tashanreed) November 13, 2024
In addition to James, cornerback Nate Hobbs (ankle), tight end Harrison Bryant (ankle) and guard Cody Whitehair (ankle) didn’t practice Wednesday.
Meanwhile, as expected, interim offensive coordinator Scott Turner will also serve as the quarterback coach, filling in for the fired Rich Scangarello.
Pierce is hopeful tight end Michael Mayer can be ready to play soon. He missed six games due to a personal reason and he returned to practice this week.
#Raiders TE Michael Mayer spoke to the media for a bit. Wouldn’t elaborate on the personal reasons that kept him away from the team, but he thanked the franchise, NFLPA and his family and friends for supporting him along the way. He spent some time back home in Cincinnati.
— Tashan Reed (@tashanreed) November 13, 2024
