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Raiders Add Punter Brad Robbins to Practice Squad After AJ Cole Ankle Injury

The move provides short-term depth during All-Pro AJ Cole’s recovery from a low ankle sprain.

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Cincinnati Bengals punter Brad Robbins (10) kicks the ball away in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 1 game between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium in downtown Cleveland on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. The Browns dealt the Bengals a 24-3 loss to begin the season. © Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Las Vegas signed former Michigan punter Brad Robbins to the practice squad on Tuesday as coverage for the position.
  • Cole was hurt on a blocked punt by Segun Olubi in Week 5, could not continue punting, and returned only as the holder for field goals.
  • Team reports describe Cole’s injury as a low ankle sprain, and he is not expected to miss extended time or require injured reserve.
  • Robbins, a 2023 sixth-round pick, spent time with the Bengals and Bills, averaged 44.3 yards per punt as a rookie, missed 2024 on IR, and appeared in one game for Buffalo this season.
  • In a corresponding transaction, the Raiders released linebacker Germaine Pratt, and Robbins could be elevated if Cole is not ready to punt in Week 6.