Overview
- Jackson Powers-Johnson left Raiders practice late Monday and was escorted into the team facility by a trainer, after which the club provided no detailed medical update.
- The Raiders kept Powers-Johnson out of Tuesday’s joint practice with the Houston Texans and coach Klint Kubiak said he would not expect the guard to play in Thursday’s preseason game.
- ESPN reported the injury is considered short-term even as the team is being cautious and withholding further specifics about the issue.
- With Powers-Johnson sidelined, second-year guard Caleb Rogers has taken all first-team reps at right guard and is likely to start the upcoming preseason game, giving him a clear chance to solidify the job.
- Powers-Johnson’s recurring availability concerns — he has played 23 games across his first two seasons because of injuries — make missed camp reps especially consequential for roster and Week 1 starting decisions.