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Raiders Guard Jackson Powers-Johnson Leaves Practice, Escorted Into Facility

Unclear team update raises doubt about his trip to Houston and puts pressure on the Raiders' right‑guard competition.

Overview

  • The incident, which occurred Monday, saw Jackson Powers-Johnson leave Raiders practice early and be escorted into the team facility by a trainer.
  • The Raiders gave no immediate update on the nature or severity of the issue, leaving his availability for the upcoming joint practices and preseason game in Houston uncertain.
  • Powers-Johnson has missed time in each of his first two NFL seasons and has appeared in 23 games, a history that makes any new injury especially significant for his standing.
  • He has been competing with Caleb Rogers for the right guard job and had been receiving the bulk of first-team reps recently, including a start in the preseason loss to Arizona.
  • Coaches and players view the Houston joint practices as a key evaluation window, so his absence or limited reps there could shift the competition and affect short-term lineup decisions.